If you’re a trained wrestler looking to get booked on a show, especially mine, you need to do one simple thing: show up and introduce yourself.
I don’t know every wrestler out there, and I don’t spend my time scouting every promotion. Usually, I book people because my regular crew recommends them, or because I’m scrambling last-minute for an extra guy or a referee. But lately, I’ve noticed a lot of students and newer talent won’t even ride along with guys who are booked just to come say hello. I honestly don’t get it.
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If you're a trained wrestler looking to get booked on a show, especially mine, a random DM isn't going to cut it. I’m sharing how to get noticed, make yourself valuable beyond the ring, and earn your spot by being a team player. I also talk about the classic wrestling carpool and why it's so important for building real camaraderie and relationships with the locker room. If you want to get on a promoter's radar, it all starts with one simple move: walking through the door and introducing yourself.
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Back when I was starting out, my friends and I would tag along to any show we could find. We always brought our gear bags, but we went in expecting absolutely nothing. We’d find the promoter, introduce ourselves, and say, “Hey, I’m trained. I’m not looking for a spot on the card, but let me know how I can help out tonight.”
And there is always plenty of work to do. Wrestling shows don’t just happen; they take a team. If you want to get noticed, help set up the ring, tear it down, work security, or run the ticket and concession tables. When I started, the locker room was packed and there weren’t enough spots for me. So, I made myself valuable. I helped with the website, the marketing, and whatever else needed doing. I didn’t just walk in and get handed a main event or a belt. I earned my spot by being a team player.
If you show up once or twice and help out, I’m going to remember your face. Then, when a spot opens up, a referee cancels, or someone no-shows, you’re the one I’m going to put in the opener.
We need to get past the laziness of the internet. A random DM saying “Hey, I’m free, can I work your show?” doesn’t work. My cards are booked well in advance. But if you’re there in person, you’re cool, and you’re helping out, opportunity will find you.
While we’re at it, let’s bring back the carpool. I love the classic wrestling road trip because that’s where you actually learn the business, talk shop, and build real camaraderie with the locker room. If you need a ride, reach out to someone on the card and offer to split gas. Stop riding solo.
At the end of the day, you have to be persistent. Support the promotions you want to work for on social media, share their stuff, and keep popping up to offer a helping hand. We will find something for you to do. But if you want to get on the radar, it all starts with walking through the door and introducing yourself.