Ask ASIAN NIGHTMARE Official Thread

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Have you ever had an opportunity to try out for WWE or some other big promotion like TNA, ROH, or WCW (if you were wrestling back then)?

Awesome thread.

had a tryout with WWE in 2007. Hoping to go to Florida for the FCW Tryout Camp in March.
Getting my video professionally done and sending it to TNA. I've talked to them as well

[Mrs Grudge]

Is the canvas in a ring similar to the canvas in an MMA cage? In terms of how it feels when you bump on it.

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Is the canvas in a ring similar to the canvas in an MMA cage? In terms of how it feels when you bump on it.

I've never been in an MMA cage but its similar to a boxing ring with a LITTLE more bounce (not much)

[james-nutrition]

I've never been in an MMA cage but its similar to a boxing ring with a LITTLE more bounce (not much)

Do you ever feel that your safety in the ring is compromised? By this i mean couldnt the ring have more give or padding without taking away from the realism?

Also isnt there any safer ways of blood than blading like blood capsules that could be used?

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Do you ever feel that your safety in the ring is compromised? By this i mean couldnt the ring have more give or padding without taking away from the realism?

Also isnt there any safer ways of blood than blading like blood capsules that could be used?

blood capsules would just look too fake

If the ring is too soft there's a risk of spraining/breaking an ankle or knee.

[nikolaskusha]

awesome indeed

[Los_Diablo]

1. Charisma/ability to connect with a crowd

Look/Build - have to look the part. Fans wanna see larger than life superheroes (or villains). They don't wanna see the average skinnyfat guy that looks like some guy that works at the grocery store

Psychology - ability to control a crowds emotions and tell a story

Wrestling ability (distant 4th). As long as one is competent and doesn't hurt people. Hogan, Cena etc weren't great wrestlers but they are most recognizable names in history and biggest money makers ever

In that order

2. I've been a heel for 13 years so definitely heel. Its fun to make the crowd hate my guts and therefore make them want to pay to see the face kick my ass. Plus I have to be nice and polite in everyday life so 2-3 times a week, its fun to go out and be a complete dick!

3 Been a fan since i was 12. Always wanted to be the guys I saw on TV. Especially Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat who was my childhood idol.

4. Here's an article I wrote on that subject:
I've had a few people ask my advice on getting into pro wrestling. This is the advice I gave them.

I've been in the wrestling business for 13 years now. I've wrestled all over Canada and the US. I hope to get a tryout in the New Year with WWE and TNA as well as ROH or Japan.

Best advice i can give u is First, HIT A GYM!!! (if u havent already). If you have any dreams about making a living in the wrestling biz, u need to look the part, which means being in shape. While you dont need to be some jacked up bodybuilder. I think a wrestler should AT LEAST look like an athlete or at the very least look like someone who can hold his own in a fight.
WAY too many indy guys now have the look and size of my 12 year old cousin!
Sorry guys(and you know who you are). You can be the greatest in ring technician but if the average joe fan cant believe that you can "kick ass", no one can take you seriously out there.
My advice to young wrestling hopefuls. Start weight training in the gym (again, if you havent been already), eating right and if you dont know how, hire a personal trainer or find a friend that does.

Second, find a reputable Pro Wrestling training school. Kryss Thorn's TWA Powerhouse in St Catharines, ON Ruffy Siverstein's School of Hard Knocks in Newmarket, Squared Circle Wrestling in Toronto or Scott D'Amore's school in Windsor are a good start.
If u are able to travel, the best school probably would be the Storm Wrestling Academy (Lance Storm) in Calgary. Or even FCW (WWE's Developmental Camp in Tampa, Florida

The biggest thing in this biz is MARKETABILITY!!! If you are not marketable (ie can draw fans). Promoter have no use for you or at most you'll be some guy at the bottom of the card who MIGHT get booked once in a while.
Yes, in ring skill is very important but as Steve Corino told me over the weekend, there is a difference between a WRESTLER and a WORKER,
A wrestler is great in ring but MAY lack what it takes to be marketable ( look, mic skills, charisma, the ability to "get over" or connect with a crowd)
A worker is one who MAY lack skill in the ring but has IT (ie Hogan, Cena).
Of course it would be nice to be both (HBK, HHH etc).

So ,Develop your look/outfit which means getting PROPER RING GEAR (boots , tights etc.). You wouldn't play Hamlet in jean shorts and a wife beater so why wrestle in them. Look professional!! Once again, you can be the greatest in ring technician but if u look like a fat slob in track pants, no legit promoter will give you the time of day. Be prepared to fork out a few bucks to get good quality, professional gear.

Once youre trained, Start working indy promotions in your area and develop your look, gimmick, ring skills and mic skills. Make yourself as marketable as possible. Then start sending promo packages (tape or DVD of 2 of your best matches, 8X10 Photos, Resume) out to promoters in your area and others.
Hope this helps

I disagree whole heartedly that Hogan and especially Cena aren't good wrestlers. The latter has had some of the best matches in the last five years or so.

[Los_Diablo]

had a tryout with WWE in 2007. Hoping to go to Florida for the FCW Tryout Camp in March.
Getting my video professionally done and sending it to TNA. I've talked to them as well

How much do you think your age hurts you?

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

I disagree whole heartedly that Hogan and especially Cena aren't good wrestlers. The latter has had some of the best matches in the last five years or so.

Both are better wrestlers than WWF/E ever let on. My point is they're not the greatest "scientific" technical wrestlers, but they're 2 of the best at overall working a crowd, marketing etc

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

How much do you think your age hurts you?

probably does but I think if WWE/TNA sees something they like, age is irrelevant

[Bulldog67]

Has a fan ever tried to attack you?

[Salavat23]

I don't know if you're comfortable with answering this, but compared to the indies, by what order of magnitude would a wrestler's pay increase by going to TNA/WWE while performing under a similar schedule?

[zZzoOomMm]

Are you really the Clive of wrestling?

[Kaz85]

Have you ever juiced?

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Has a fan ever tried to attack you?

yes an old woman had to be held back by 2 security guys from coming up the ramp at me lol

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

I don't know if you're comfortable with answering this, but compared to the indies, by what order of magnitude would a wrestler's pay increase by going to TNA/WWE while performing under a similar schedule?

not quite sure what you mean?

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Are you really the Clive of wrestling?

Who or What in the Blue Hell is a Clive???

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Have you ever juiced?

No offence but I don't know you well enough to answer

[Salavat23]

not quite sure what you mean?

How does Indy wrestling pay compared to the big leagues (TNA/WWE) for a similar work schedule?

[IsoMaxx]

No offence but I don't know you well enough to answer

heh, kind of answered the question then

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

How does Indy wrestling pay compared to the big leagues (TNA/WWE) for a similar work schedule?

Most guys in TNA (other than a guy like Angle, Sting etc) are making only a bit more than a top indy guy
WWE makes alot more. Starting contract is probably low 6 figures + bonuses up to Cena who makes about $5 million/year incl bonuses

[Los_Diablo]

yes an old woman had to be held back by 2 security guys from coming up the ramp at me lol

"Come at me nana"

[Los_Diablo]

Tell me what you consider to be your three best matches and if there's a way I could see them.

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

"Come at me nana"

haha..I was egging her on too. I had so much heat that night

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Tell me what you consider to be your three best matches and if there's a way I could see them.

hard to choose. Most of my stuff is on youtube (search KWAN CHANG). Most of my TWA matches are my best but its not on youtube yet.

[Brad_Pitt]

Book your dream run in the WWE for a year.

From your entrance into the org to your departure.

What PPV you will debut, your feuds, how you would go out.

I'd like to see your ideal run.

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

Book your dream run in the WWE for a year.

From your entrance into the org to your departure.

What PPV you will debut, your feuds, how you would go out.

I'd like to see your ideal run.

I think everyone dreams of being WWE/World Champion and headlining Wrestlemania. I'd be happy with a long midcard run, like Mark Henry, who's had a job for the last 14 years or Matt Hardy before he left.
Or like Edge who's not always in the title picture but does get put up to Main Event status

I'd start my hype just after Wrestlemania, with vignettes like they did for Del Rio. I'd debut just before Backlash, attacking a major face like Edge or Orton

[wake_me]

sorry if its been asked, I have some pages to catch up on....

What's your opinion on tag team wrestling, and it's current state in and out of WWE?

Hamilton reps (EDIT: after some spreading )

[ASIAN NIGHTMARE]

sorry if its been asked, I have some pages to catch up on....

What's your opinion on tag team wrestling, and it's current state in and out of WWE?

Hamilton reps (EDIT: after some spreading )

I don't get why Vince hates it so much. He's had some potentially great tag teams but he's broken them up to do nothing with the 2 guys

Cryme Tyme
Hart Dynasty

past teams like 2 Cool
Deuce & Domino etc


I think he could build a good tag division if he wanted to

The Usos
Santino & Koslov
reform the Hart Dynasty
rehire Shad and reform Cryme Tyme
or team JTG with R-Truth (they have the same gimmick pretty much)

[Brad_Pitt]

I think everyone dreams of being WWE/World Champion and headlining Wrestlemania. I'd be happy with a long midcard run, like Mark Henry, who's had a job for the last 14 years or Matt Hardy before he left.
Or like Edge who's not always in the title picture but does get put up to Main Event status

I'd start my hype just after Wrestlemania, with vignettes like they did for Del Rio. I'd debut just before Backlash, attacking a major face like Edge or Orton

Would you rather face Edge or Orton?

Orton may be more popular but Edge seems like he's better at building others.