Daniel F'n Bryan
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Dec 30, 2015 3:39:17 GMT -5
Okay so I am only 13 years old with tons of determination and dedication and my goal and dream and the only thing my future has been set on for the past 8 years of my life is becoming a professional wrestler. I have been thinking about it and all of these guys i see can do incredible things and aren't signed to WWE. What is that it factor that you need? When I see someone that good that doesn't get signed nearly makes me cringe i just don't understand. Does it all revolve around mic skills or wrestling ability or move capability? What is that one "it factor" that will get you as far as you can possibly go?
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Post by k5 on Dec 30, 2015 3:58:06 GMT -5
i think that wrestling is always changing so there's never that one 'thing to be'. like if you look at stone cold steve austin, arguably the biggest name in wrestling history, he floundered in wcw for years before being tossed aside and fired from there. if he hadn't gotten his break in the wwf and gotten a chance to develop his character, we'd just remember steve austin as that guy who teamed with brian pillman in wcw.
my point is, just do your best. don't let the wrestling business define you any more than it should - go out there, do your best, and try to get to the top. even if you don't make, you're going to have some good experiences and learning opportunities along the way. focus on getting into wrestling first AND THEN worry about the wwe. there are guys on this forum who wrestle in small indies, they are guys you should contact through private message and be asking questions.
good luck!
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Dec 30, 2015 4:02:37 GMT -5
i think that wrestling is always changing so there's never that one 'thing to be'. like if you look at stone cold steve austin, arguably the biggest name in wrestling history, he floundered in wcw for years before being tossed aside and fired from there. if he hadn't gotten his break in the wwf and gotten a chance to develop his character, we'd just remember steve austin as that guy who teamed with brian pillman in wcw. my point is, just do your best. don't let the wrestling business define you any more than it should - go out there, do your best, and try to get to the top. even if you don't make, you're going to have some good experiences and learning opportunities along the way. focus on getting into wrestling first AND THEN worry about the wwe. there are guys on this forum who wrestle in small indies, they are guys you should contact through private message and be asking questions. good luck! Thanks a lot brother i appreciate that! Every bit of advice you gave is great.
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Post by Joey Cush on Dec 30, 2015 4:40:49 GMT -5
My opinion on the "it" factor is simple. Its if/how you can connect with your audience. Some guys have it, some guys dont. Some guys develop it. If you can get your audience interested in what you are doing, that to me is the true it-factor.
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Post by sitruC on Dec 30, 2015 4:47:59 GMT -5
Bobby Roode.
Seriously for WWE I'd say probably the ability to always develop. No one is perfect in wrestling so it makes sense they'd want people who are able to adapt to any scenario and still be believable. Hell, Cena used to be a guy in purple and yellow shorts with a manager named B2 or something, and The Rock was Malcom X before achieving in their respective roles and becoming top stars.
Overall the most important thing to remember would be your mental state, or to me it would be. Realise all the stuff you'd be giving up in order to pursue a career in wrestling and ultimately join WWE, a company notorious for its lack of days off. Just remember to be happy too, you're doing something you love so always remember what you felt like at the start of the journey and don't stress over little things or feel you should look a certain way, any old person can get ripped, not everyone can say they're happy.
Lastly, never give up if you have a dream and always strive to achieve it, at the same time, don't feel disappointed if you don't, at least you gave it your all and that's more than most people would have.
Good luck in whatever you do and I hope you succeed in your goal mate.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 4:48:13 GMT -5
Bobby Roode.
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rudos
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Post by rudos on Dec 30, 2015 4:49:09 GMT -5
I always associate the so called 'it factor' with natural charisma. It's the difference between cena and roman reigns.
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Post by IRS on Dec 30, 2015 5:01:58 GMT -5
No, no, no... it's Bobby ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 5:04:11 GMT -5
It's something innate; it can't be taught - essentially it comes down to you looking like you belong, having something within you that connects with the fans to the extent that they are with you if you are a babyface or boo you for your heel tendencies if you are a heel.
Some of the most successful personas are those where your real attitude shines through, but it's been amplified by WWE. You have to associate your wrestling career with an aspect of this that will resonate with people.
Best of luck.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Dec 30, 2015 5:56:42 GMT -5
Connection with an audience. The ability to make people spend money to see you. John Cena can't do an STF properly. Daniel Bryan is awful on the microphone. CM Punk looked like a drug addict. Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin barely bumped in their big runs. But flaws are overshadowed by connecting with an audience.
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Post by bababooey on Dec 30, 2015 7:52:51 GMT -5
I feel like the "It Factor/X Factor" is something that can't be explained. It's a variable. Otherwise, everyone would be working on that specific thing and succeeding. For each individual person the It Factor can be something different. It's just about finding something inside yourself that makes people say "I don't know what it is but I can't get enough of this guy."
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Post by LtD73 on Dec 30, 2015 7:55:16 GMT -5
Don't you have to be 13 to join the website?
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Dec 30, 2015 9:28:43 GMT -5
It differs from person to person. Its like saying what do you want for Christmas. Everyone is gonna have a slightly different answer.
The key is being versatile being able to change up every aspect of your character to please those who need to be please but it's also important to keep that character your own and no have it too influenced by past superstars.
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Post by cmiller79 on Dec 30, 2015 9:40:19 GMT -5
The "it factor" is something you can't put in to words
its just something you either have or you don't have if I had to pick one word it would be "charisma"
Hell even that can be over looked if you have "the look"
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Dec 30, 2015 9:59:35 GMT -5
Have to build up a name for yourself and be at the right place at the right time.
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Post by theMOESIAH on Dec 30, 2015 14:21:48 GMT -5
In a word (that hasn't come up yet): Originality.
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Post by Definitely Can Use Apostrophes on Dec 30, 2015 15:53:43 GMT -5
Carrying main eventers' bags will help you gain noticeable muscle mass to enhance your physique , marrying the boss's daughter, then having the commentators constantly gushing over you even though you're a heel, booking your own matches, and as much TV time as possible all help to get you over.
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Dec 30, 2015 16:03:42 GMT -5
Pretty much natural charisma and confidence are the foundation. From there, determination to train, eat right, study the industry, and everything else builds on that. And for WWE, being 6-3 or taller is pretty much a necessity.
Say what you will about Daniel Bryan on the microphone, but he's still charismatic and confident on top of everything else. If he was five inches taller he could be the perfect star to WWE brass.
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Daniel F'n Bryan
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Dec 30, 2015 16:08:50 GMT -5
Pretty much natural charisma and confidence are the foundation. From there, determination to train, eat right, study the industry, and everything else builds on that. And for WWE, being 6-3 or taller is pretty much a necessity. Say what you will about Daniel Bryan on the microphone, but he's still charismatic and confident on top of everything else. If he was five inches taller he could be the perfect star to WWE brass. I'm getting up to 5'10 the absolute most...
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Post by J12 on Dec 30, 2015 17:55:03 GMT -5
It's that thing that WWE REALLY wants you to believe Roman Reigns has.
No, but seriously, it's intangible. It can be different for every guy. I think most simply, it is the ability to establish, grow, and ultimately maintain and organic, visceral connection with the audience. You can have all the talent in the world, and a look the company loves, but completely lack the ability to make people want to pay their hard earned money to see you. Alberto Del Rio is a shining example of this. The company will ultimately try to tell you who has the it factor, and sometimes they're right. See Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena. Sometimes, it happens entirely organically, as hard as they may fight it. See CM Punk, Daniel Bryan.
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