
Explore how to become an independent professional wrestler with the independent pro-wrestling guide, narrated by Matthew Soliah.
Discover how to start on the independent wrestling circuit, choose a wrestling school, craft your persona, survive on the road, and get paid.
Inspect the realities of independent wrestling, prepare for injuries, and choose the right school while budgeting for training and building a practical path beyond the ring.
Learn how to book your first professional wrestling matches through trainer promotion, self-promotion, and building exposure with training videos, promos, and a strong gimmick.
Learn in-ring timing, pacing, improvisation, and promo delivery, study others' matches and crowd reactions, and develop your Kanae knowledge to elevate your independent wrestling career.
Plan a wrestling road trip by building a wrestling fund, budgeting, carpooling, sharing hotel rooms, packing meals, staying hydrated, washing gear, and staying prepared.
Learn locker room etiquette, introduce yourself, respect veterans, and handle ribbing calmly; resolve disputes with wrestlers or promoters by talking, using wrestlers court if needed, or seeking upfront payment.
Apply the tools and tips to start and survive in independent professional wrestling. Build your own wrestling story from travel, unexpected moments, and memorable matches to inspire the next rookie.
If you want to learn how to become an independent professional wrestler, then check out "Independent Pro Wrestling Guide."
This guide is written by a former indie pro wrestler who will show you step by step to get started in the independent wrestling world.
• Learn how to get your start in as a professional wrestler on the independent circuit.
• Hear tales and get advice from someone who knows what it's like to wrestle as an independent wrestler
• Find out how to find the perfect wrestling school as well as how to pay for your wrestling education.
• Having trouble getting booked in your first match? This book lets you know what tools you need to get yourself between the ropes!
• From the moves you perform in the ring to the timing of said moves, everything you do in the ring has meaning. This book helps to tell you what that meaning is, and how to improve your in-ring game!
• Contains tips to help you when developing your wrestling persona, as well as useful suggestions for how to become a better talker on the microphone.
• Learn what it takes to survive the long and perilous roads when traveling from show to show, and how to deal with troublesome situations with fellow wrestlers.
About the Expert
Matthew Soulia is a writer, former professional wrestler, and all-around nerd that lives in upstate New York with his wife, Sonja. While he had a short career in the ring, he still feels that the knowledge he gained should be passed on to the next generation of wrestlers. His other published works include contributions to various websites, YouTube channels, and the book "Video Games You Will Never Play".