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Post by Jonathan Karate on Aug 22, 2014 4:31:28 GMT -5
I've driven five times and I've had the urge to drive for the past 2 and half years........my mother wouldn't let me get my License while the rest of my family were all supportive. So consider yourself lucky. I'm trapped until I can afford a car and not willingly.
Thankfully I've moved out my grandparents are extremely supportive and willing to help me get my License.
Having only driven five times (One of which I should not have been driving at all but I was not going to let a 17 drunk girl drive) I'd say its really not that difficult and if you have a car that handles well its actually very relaxing, not to mention convenient.
In this day and age unless you live in a major city you'd be a fool not to have a car.
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Post by 0,Y on Aug 22, 2014 6:58:00 GMT -5
I've driven five times and I've had the urge to drive for the past 2 and half years........my mother wouldn't let me get my License while the rest of my family were all supportive. So consider yourself lucky. I'm trapped until I can afford a car and not willingly. Thankfully I've moved out my grandparents are extremely supportive and willing to help me get my License. Having only driven five times (One of which I should not have been driving at all but I was not going to let a 17 drunk girl drive) I'd say its really not that difficult and if you have a car that handles well its actually very relaxing, not to mention convenient. In this day and age unless you live in a major city you'd be a fool not to have a car. Depends on what kind of transmission you have. Driving a car with automatic transmission is the easiest thing in the world but having a manual transmission can be a real pain in the ass sometimes.
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Post by Brad on Aug 22, 2014 8:24:04 GMT -5
I've never once felt scared to drive. I've been in a few collisions. I was in a wreck once where I was the only person to have walked away from the accident with my life. Driving is very serious. Im not trying to scare anyone here, im just saying take driving very seriously. On the positive side, I've driven for years and thousands of miles with out any incidents. Now on to you wanting to be a wrestler. I would strongly suggest you first go to college. Wrestling should be like a hobby. If you're good at the hobby then maybe think about going pro. But go to school above all. Look at most shoot interviews. When ever I watch a shoot interview it seems like if a guy had some kind of education then their time in wrestling was a fun job. Guys with some kind of college background tend to, I think, do better in wrestling and can walk away at any moment. I guess what im saying is this. Let wrestling be something you want to do in life not something you want to do for life. This is definitely great advice.
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Post by Halloween King on Aug 22, 2014 10:11:51 GMT -5
I've never once felt scared to drive. I've been in a few collisions. I was in a wreck once where I was the only person to have walked away from the accident with my life. Driving is very serious. Im not trying to scare anyone here, im just saying take driving very seriously. On the positive side, I've driven for years and thousands of miles with out any incidents. Now on to you wanting to be a wrestler. I would strongly suggest you first go to college. Wrestling should be like a hobby. If you're good at the hobby then maybe think about going pro. But go to school above all. Look at most shoot interviews. When ever I watch a shoot interview it seems like if a guy had some kind of education then their time in wrestling was a fun job. Guys with some kind of college background tend to, I think, do better in wrestling and can walk away at any moment. I guess what im saying is this. Let wrestling be something you want to do in life not something you want to do for life. Read my original post again. I want to be like Joey Styles and be a journalist and what not. Being a wrestler is not for me, but that doesn't mean I can't be in the business. I dont want to be negative, but look at who you picked as a Role Model. Styles, I thought, was good as a broadcaster. But Look at his history. He worked in ECW, where he wasnt paid towards the end. And then he went to wwe where he was quickly let go. Im just saying it's hard to break into wrestling as a wrestler, it's even harder to do it as a broadcaster. Just think of wwe, how many new guys have you seen on commentary? Those jobs usually go to former wrestlers. And in today's day and age there are less and less company doing wrestling. I think your best bet would be to land a job doing commentary for a small local promotion, IF they have television. I really do hope you pick college. If you do try to go into wrestling though good luck. Not too many people find that needle in a hay stack.
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Post by T R W on Aug 22, 2014 10:20:10 GMT -5
If you are passionate about journalism, then go to a good college and get a degree in that field. Minor or double major in creative writing. But as has been said, getting into journalism/broadcasting is extremely difficult in general, let alone trying to get into a specific company or wrestling. My advice, work on getting that degree, and while you are doing it, volunteer, and try to get work inwrestling. But also work with any newspaper, radio, tv, or any other field just to get the experience. Getting experience in other areas will make you more attractive to wrestling companies. But in that field, you are going to do a LOT of work on a free or volunteer/intern basis before you start getting paid. It's the nature of the beast because so many people want in that field.
In short, pursue a degree and job in journalism and dabble in wrestling as a passion or hobby to try and make your dream come true.
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Aug 22, 2014 10:26:43 GMT -5
suck it up lol I think until youve been in an accident urself its safe to say your fear is unfounded.
but honestly, Ive been involved in my share of accidents, most of them not my fault and yea they definitely shook me up a bit, but I kept driving. I did a show a few years back, was driving home with a friend. he was driving, hit a patch of black ice from the sudden snow that hit us. lost control of the car, got it back but lost it again, and slid into the next lane. we were hit by an 18 wheeler, the truck hit the passenger side first, I was staring at the grill for at least 3 seconds watching the truck come at us. the window shattered, dented in both doors. I was in shock and shaken up of course, but it didnt really sink in til the next day when i was telling my late wife how it happened, thats when I broke down crying and realized how close I came to dying. I didnt have a licence at the time but for at least a year after that, whenver I was in a car and we passed by a semi I would get very nervous, and driving in snow does not help my nerves. Even today, I still get a little anxious, and winter is not very far off.
Heres another one, 4 friends of mine were driving home from a wrestling show in Canada, blizzard conditions. They couldnt see anything, ended up hitting the back of a semi, and soon after, got rearended by another semi. the car was completely wrecked, looking at the pictures you cant imagine how anyone could survive, but all my friends came out alive. that was late January, not long after my wife passed, she was watching after them I know.
thats the thing about the real world, bad stuff can and will happen, I am living proof. but through it all you need to simply nut up and keep going on. you smply take all the precautions you can, hope for the best and expect the worst
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Post by J12 on Aug 22, 2014 11:17:04 GMT -5
I went through a pretty similar situation regarding driving. When I was a teenager and all of my friends were excited about getting their license, I was horrified of it. I didn't trust my ability, and I didn't trust other people on the road either.
I got my permit when I was 16, but I let it expire three times before I eventually went for my license. I was just terrified. I ended up having to work at getting over the fear out of pure necessity, because having to rely on friends at college and working around their schedule constantly was wearing on me. Even after I got my license, I was pretty afraid of driving more than I absolutely had to.
Somewhere along the line, though, it just sort of clicked and I got over my fear. I still don't like driving in heavy traffic or big cities, but I pretty much have no issues otherwise. I've had my license for almost five years now and I can't imagine not having it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 14:45:04 GMT -5
Read my original post again. I want to be like Joey Styles and be a journalist and what not. Being a wrestler is not for me, but that doesn't mean I can't be in the business. I dont want to be negative, but look at who you picked as a Role Model. Styles, I thought, was good as a broadcaster. But Look at his history. He worked in ECW, where he wasnt paid towards the end. And then he went to wwe where he was quickly let go. Im just saying it's hard to break into wrestling as a wrestler, it's even harder to do it as a broadcaster. Just think of wwe, how many new guys have you seen on commentary? Those jobs usually go to former wrestlers. And in today's day and age there are less and less company doing wrestling. I think your best bet would be to land a job doing commentary for a small local promotion, IF they have television. I really do hope you pick college. If you do try to go into wrestling though good luck. Not too many people find that needle in a hay stack. This man speaks the truth. As far as the wrestling thing, I was a part of indy wrestling for 10 years, I wrestled, managed, booked, etc and there is NO money to be made on the indy level unless you are a name that was released in the last six months. Hell, I've worked with Disco Inferno, Abyss, Spike Dudley, Petey Williams, Al Snow, and many more and none of them made more than $500 for their match. Sure $500 sounds like a lot but consider Al Snow had to drive to and from Kentucky and get his own hotel room. That $500 is gone. And not to mention, and not to sound mean, you are no Al Snow or even Mr. Hughes, who, by the way, worked for FAR less than anyone, and he wasn't even worth THAT! regular indy workers more times than not don't get paid. You want to "be in the business", I hate to say it, indy wrestling is no business. 99.97% make no money. And that goes for refs, "announcers", and whatever else. There is no wrestling journalism anymore. The "Apter Magazine" days are long gone and that's a crying shame. 10 years ago you would have had a better chance getting into the wrestling journalism biz. The only thing you can do is make your own online publication about indy wrestling. At least you'll be doing something you love. You can get involved with indy feds by maybe doing programs and whatnot, you'd pay out of your own pocket though. And that leads us to the car part. Dude, get your DL. You'll be glad that you did. Most indy wrestling run in such small towns that there is no bus that will take you there. I've been driving since 1990 and I've only been in one accident and it was ok. I know it's scary. I wish you all the luck in that as well. Now, please, don't take this as me saying "DON'T BE A JOURNALIST!" Go for it. Get that dream. But also be realistic. Have something to fall back on. Good luck!
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Post by Brad on Aug 22, 2014 20:03:28 GMT -5
suck it up lol I think until youve been in an accident urself its safe to say your fear is unfounded. but honestly, Ive been involved in my share of accidents, most of them not my fault and yea they definitely shook me up a bit, but I kept driving. I did a show a few years back, was driving home with a friend. he was driving, hit a patch of black ice from the sudden snow that hit us. lost control of the car, got it back but lost it again, and slid into the next lane. we were hit by an 18 wheeler, the truck hit the passenger side first, I was staring at the grill for at least 3 seconds watching the truck come at us. the window shattered, dented in both doors. I was in shock and shaken up of course, but it didnt really sink in til the next day when i was telling my late wife how it happened, thats when I broke down crying and realized how close I came to dying. I didnt have a licence at the time but for at least a year after that, whenver I was in a car and we passed by a semi I would get very nervous, and driving in snow does not help my nerves. Even today, I still get a little anxious, and winter is not very far off. Heres another one, 4 friends of mine were driving home from a wrestling show in Canada, blizzard conditions. They couldnt see anything, ended up hitting the back of a semi, and soon after, got rearended by another semi. the car was completely wrecked, looking at the pictures you cant imagine how anyone could survive, but all my friends came out alive. that was late January, not long after my wife passed, she was watching after them I know. thats the thing about the real world, bad stuff can and will happen, I am living proof. but through it all you need to simply nut up and keep going on. you smply take all the precautions you can, hope for the best and expect the worst Sorry to hear you lost your wife
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Post by "The Gothic Superstar" Ronin on Aug 22, 2014 22:50:29 GMT -5
Thanks man. Life is funny n sometimes cruel, but still you gotta go on
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Post by Jamal on Aug 22, 2014 22:51:54 GMT -5
I love driving, except when I'm in NYC.
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Post by Escape The Rules on Aug 23, 2014 3:47:45 GMT -5
I'm 22 and I've never driven or taken lessons, I'm not in any hurry to do so either because I really don't need a car, I can get to where I want by walking or taking a cab, bus or train. Cars cost an absolute fortune to run and it would be more hassle than it's worth. I'd like to drive someone else's car down the line some day just to try it out though And I feel you about the growing up thing, it hit me last year when 2003 was 10 years ago, it was the first time in my life that I was like "Wow, I remember that time so vividly and it was a decade ago, I'm getting old!". It was kinda scary to think about. 10 years ago in June I finished primary school, 10 years ago this month I started high school and now I'm 22, it's pretty hard to get my head around. I'm nearly the same age as Orton was when he won the world title. Back then I was a 12 year old looking up to him and now I'm nearly at that age, it's nuts. Even being 19 feels like it was yesterday and yet it was 3 years ago already. I've come to terms with it though and do my best to look back on the past fondly while living in the present and looking forward to the promise of tomorrow. Hope everything works out for ya, you're young yet.
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Post by Sleazyness on Aug 23, 2014 11:19:45 GMT -5
Read my original post again. I want to be like Joey Styles and be a journalist and what not. Being a wrestler is not for me, but that doesn't mean I can't be in the business. I dont want to be negative, but look at who you picked as a Role Model. Styles, I thought, was good as a broadcaster. But Look at his history. He worked in ECW, where he wasnt paid towards the end. And then he went to wwe where he was quickly let go. Im just saying it's hard to break into wrestling as a wrestler, it's even harder to do it as a broadcaster. Just think of wwe, how many new guys have you seen on commentary? Those jobs usually go to former wrestlers. And in today's day and age there are less and less company doing wrestling. I think your best bet would be to land a job doing commentary for a small local promotion, IF they have television. I really do hope you pick college. If you do try to go into wrestling though good luck. Not too many people find that needle in a hay stack. Thanks dude. He is actually still in the company btw. Also, he isn't my role model. He is just an example of what I'm trying to do. My role model is my mother and always will be.
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Post by Halloween King on Aug 23, 2014 14:29:46 GMT -5
I dont want to be negative, but look at who you picked as a Role Model. Styles, I thought, was good as a broadcaster. But Look at his history. He worked in ECW, where he wasnt paid towards the end. And then he went to wwe where he was quickly let go. Im just saying it's hard to break into wrestling as a wrestler, it's even harder to do it as a broadcaster. Just think of wwe, how many new guys have you seen on commentary? Those jobs usually go to former wrestlers. And in today's day and age there are less and less company doing wrestling. I think your best bet would be to land a job doing commentary for a small local promotion, IF they have television. I really do hope you pick college. If you do try to go into wrestling though good luck. Not too many people find that needle in a hay stack. Thanks dude. He is actually still in the company btw. Also, he isn't my role model. He is just an example of what I'm trying to do. My role model is my mother and always will be. That's cool if Styles is still in wwe. Are you only interested in wrestling? Why not go to college and become a sports broadcaster, football, baseball, hockey, basketball, racing, seems like there would be lots of jobs if you werent just trying to aim for pro wrestling.
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Post by Sleazyness on Aug 23, 2014 16:57:23 GMT -5
Thanks dude. He is actually still in the company btw. Also, he isn't my role model. He is just an example of what I'm trying to do. My role model is my mother and always will be. That's cool if Styles is still in wwe. Are you only interested in wrestling? Why not go to college and become a sports broadcaster, football, baseball, hockey, basketball, racing, seems like there would be lots of jobs if you werent just trying to aim for pro wrestling. Yes, I probably will. I haven't thought into it completely.
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Post by bababooey on Aug 23, 2014 20:10:59 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I didn't read the whole thing, but you don't really HAVE TO drive. You can find a travel buddy maybe. Someone who doesn't mind driving as long as you chip in for gas and tolls. Public transportation is another option.
Also, I saw that little bit about wanting to work for WWE. If you are able to get a job at the corporate headquarters, they provide a shuttle service that will bring employees to and from the train station.
Don't sweat driving too much though. My little brother also just turned 17 and has his permit. I've been teaching him to drive a bit and his biggest problem is nerves. He gets really nervous and he tenses up. What I always stress the most is to stay relaxed while driving. If you worry less about what could go wrong, your mind has more time to process what is actually going on around you. I would recommend Driver's Ed and finding someone you trust to take you to a parking lot where you can practice.
I used to be nervous at first too, but when you keep practicing it just clicks one day. I've been driving almost 10 years now and I've never been in an accident. If you stay relaxed but aware, you will be fine.
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Post by Zigzag on Aug 23, 2014 20:27:47 GMT -5
I'm scared of driving. I have my license, but I'm only comfortable behind the wheel when I know exactly where I'm going.
I was lucky enough to be Assistant Contributing Editor for World Of Wrestling magazine. Another poster was accurate in saying that the "wrestling journalism" days of magazine positions are pretty much over. If such a position exists, I hope you find it one day.
As far as the driving situation, I say have someone teach you that has the patience enough to help you conquer whatever fears you have. For me, that person was my dad. I didn't see that at the time, but today, I'm thankful.
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Aug 23, 2014 20:50:16 GMT -5
I didn't get my permit until I was 25, and didn't get my actual license until just after my 26th birthday. It'll make your life easier and more fun.. But you can live without your license.
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Post by Brad on Aug 23, 2014 20:51:23 GMT -5
Thanks dude. He is actually still in the company btw. Also, he isn't my role model. He is just an example of what I'm trying to do. My role model is my mother and always will be. That's cool if Styles is still in wwe. Are you only interested in wrestling? Why not go to college and become a sports broadcaster, football, baseball, hockey, basketball, racing, seems like there would be lots of jobs if you werent just trying to aim for pro wrestling. I believe he works for the website
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Aug 23, 2014 21:06:43 GMT -5
Read my original post again. I want to be like Joey Styles and be a journalist and what not. Being a wrestler is not for me, but that doesn't mean I can't be in the business. I dont want to be negative, but look at who you picked as a Role Model. Styles, I thought, was good as a broadcaster. But Look at his history. He worked in ECW, where he wasnt paid towards the end. And then he went to wwe where he was quickly let go. What on EARTH are you talking about? He's been with WWE for close to 10 years now! he worked on air for 3+ years with Raw, PPVs, and later the ECW brand.. ......and he still works for WWE to this day. He hosted History of ECW on Classics on Demand until that was abandoned for the WWE Network, still hosts the WWE Warehouse web series, and works in development on WWE.com and the app.
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