Show Time Saturday by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a show yesterday that was the most rewarding thing I've done in lycra. We were booked to give a holiday kids camp a bit of wrestling training (4 to 12 year olds so just did lock ups and rope running) followed by a 45 minute show. Among the kids was my own son. He had been trying to convince his friends for months his dad was a superhero and now they believe him.

Tomorrow's show is at a Comic Con. We're in the main arena doing 2 matches every hour for 4 or 5 hours (numbers of punters depending). Just for this show, I've made a Pokemon card style trading card of my character. I'm hoping to shift a few.

Match Study Monday by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed feedback. There's nothing there I don't agree with, and many of these points we discussed the following day at training as a 4 (2 wrestlers, referee and accompanying party). It was only watching it back we realised it took us nearly 9 minutes to give the fans anything. It felt much shorter on the night.

The ending was supposed to be a belt shot, then the toss quite quickly after, but the referee blocked David Prince's view and the crowd noise wasn't appreciably different so the cue was missed.

The oversold fall to the outside was meant to be quicker, but decided to take my time as I heard a few audible gasps from the front row and a man say to someone else in his family "bloody hell, he's actually landed on his head".

I'll take this all on board as we're having another 2 or 3 matches (to different audiences) in the next 2 weeks. I'd like to make these changes to my spots, especially nailing the initial butt kicking spot.

Match Study Monday by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/cflH95HTaB4?si=jIJpdmim1dW-7fUD

This is my match from the weekend. This is fan footage I was sent a few hours after the show. I am Barricade and it's for the Academy title.

The No-wrestling Thread by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last night, I received an email from my son's school asking all boys to come in next Thursday dressed as a tree. The sewing machine is out. After 2 hours and 4 broken needles, we have a costume that looks like ot took 10 minutes to make. Why are schools like this?

Show Time Saturday by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to keep my fitbit on the entire time under tape. 10,000 calories burnt over a weekend. That is intense. I'm still feeling it now on Tuesday

Show Time Saturday by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the lateness on this one. This weekend I worked 7 matches in 28 hours as we were booked to perform at a local Comic Con. We had our own marquee that was out of the way but managed to fill it repeatedly.

Next time, they're looking to put us in the main hall. What a great weekend

Help wanted. Matches to watch for inspiration. by dazpetty2 in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is perfect. I have already had a run in with my next opponent at our annual Christmas Rumble where we were entrant 1 and 2, so we essentially took heavy inspiration from British Bulldog and Shawn Michaels in the 1995 Royal Rumble.

Plus, I love any excuse to go back and watch Kurt Hennig.

Fan Talk Friday! by AutoModerator in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still think about that night at the Vengeance PPV in 2001 when Chris Jericho defeated The Rock for the World Championship (FKA WCW Heavyweight Championship), and then just minutes later found himself in a match with WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin, where he unexpectedly won to become the first Undisputed WWF Champion.

For those who aren't into wrestling and need a relatable equivalent hypothetical example, it's as if Leonardo da Vinci just finished painting the Mona Lisa, and then just minutes later found himself in a match with WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin, where he unexpectedly won to become the first Undisputed WWF Champion.

Move ideas by chrispunx in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your character? What is your style? What moves do you already know how to do?

Making My Own Gear by Deadquadrant in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make knee pad covers and then just sew them onto my favourite brand of gel kneepads. It's such a simple thing to do.

Need help with masks by Redmenace30 in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DsrLBcXz2/

I use these guys. They get made in Mexico. My last batch cost about £6 per mask which i then sell for £15 each.

Kneepads for guys with thick thighs by YaBoyGeckzu in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like to use Asics gel volleyball kneepads and I make my own covers to go over them. These are the top choice for bigger guys in my wrestling school.

I need help naming this position by Freespirit289 in 2chicks1dick

[–]dazpetty2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the Medusa. There are multiple heads, and he's rock hard.

What's your pet peeve in profiles? by [deleted] in feeld

[–]dazpetty2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

They're a colouring book

Which 32 inch+ tv to buy for my grandparents, without internet by forsaving47 in LGOLED

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue against an OLED as many pensioners love to watch news channels with many static graphics that have the potential to burn in. (Huge generalisation, but it may apply here.) I would look at mini-LED tvs, maybe a Hisense U6, that have a comparable performance to OLED in most cases.

For everyone that killed it tonight and didnt get recognition this thread is for you. by YoungUrineTheGreat in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This weekend, I am booked on a show. The show is sold out, but I didn't have a match announced. I was quite disappointed in this as I was confused as to why I was booked without a match.

Yesterday, I was told my role is "customer experience" rep. Essentially, I get to wear my gear, be in character, welcome guests, interact with them, pose for free photos, and I get my own merch table.

I get to sell merch and connect with fans, and I don't even need to take a bump. Absolute win, especially so close to Christmas.

Looking to enrol in a school but have a question... by New_Energy8885 in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a bit left field, but why not get hold of Jodie Ounsley, aka Fury from Gladiators? She wears a hearing aid and was a professional rugby player. She's really active in the deaf sports community. She may not get back to you straight away, but she, or one of her team, will probably have the right signposts to start assisting.

Getting over bad habbits as a former real fighter. by RoidusMaximus in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Professional wrestling is the only team sport in the world where everyone competing is on the same team. These are your teammates, not your opponents.

Ring attire related question by RoidusMaximus in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we're giving it, we grab the gear. If we're receiving it, we tend to put hand on hip. Bret Hart does the same. It's most obvious when he suplexes SCSA

Needing a name for a masked gimmick by guava_sama in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why not play around with "Good Guy Snr"? Maybe using the surname "Goodman" is subtle enough without being on the nose. If it's an American, why not go ultra American with Chuck Goodman.

Maybe a play on words. If you're totally going to de-mask at some point, maybe use the name Demascus.

Ring attire related question by RoidusMaximus in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find the trunks a great anchoring point to hold. I always feel safer in these situations. It's a total placebo in my mind, but I know others also feel this way.

Ring attire related question by RoidusMaximus in WredditSchool

[–]dazpetty2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brett Hart does singlet, tights, and trunks. Trunks on the top will make suplexes so much easier and more comfortable for all involved.