Language differences

[frantheman76]

I was wondering how wrestlers communicate to each other in the ring when they are from different language speaking countries?

For instance when Goldberg recently went to Japan, how did they call spots to each other in the ring and not mess the whole thing up?

[Kane Knight]

Goldberg doesn't speak English, either...

Fortunately, he only has two moves, so it's easy for people to figger out what's next...

[Funky Fly]

"Buh?" = "I'm going for the spear."
"Vuh?" = "Get ready to take a Jackhammer."
"Guh?" = "I'm going to do a ridiculously sloppy move that will most likely injure you and permanently end your career."

[Mr. JL]

I believe most moves in the wrestling world are universal. So in Japan and other places most moves are the same name as you would spell and pronounce them in English. Also, I've heard some of them just go on instict alone, without having to call an audible or whatever.

[Kane Knight]

I believe most moves in the wrestling world are universal.

*Thinks of bad punchline involving Asai Moonsault and Enziguri*

[Bad Guy]

For instance when Goldberg recently went to Japan, how did they call spots to each other in the ring and not mess the whole thing up?
I don't get it... what's the difference between wrestling in the USA and wrestling in Japan? -edit- or did WWE wrestlers wrestle against another fed or what?

[KayfabeMan]

I don't get it... what's the difference between wrestling in the USA and wrestling in Japan? -edit- or did WWE wrestlers wrestle against another fed or what?

He's talking about when you're working with a competitor that speaks
a different language than you do. I believe it was only Goldberg that
went to Japan,as part of a pre-WWE contract that he had to fulfill.In
most cases,you can go with the flow (if it's an experienced guy).

Wrestling is an artform;and between two experienced competitors,or
two guys who've worked each other many times before,you basically
just know when to go for what,and work on instinct - like JL said.

Now as far as the difference in wrestling here,and then in Japan -
it's a whole 'nother topic itself.Let's just say that wrestling here
compared to wrestling in Japan is like comparing being hit with a
folding chair to being hit with a Ford F-150.

[Bad Guy]

comparing being hit with a
folding chair to being hit with a Ford F-150.
both seem like it would hurt. :roll:

[deathtrap]

Essa Rios had a limited knowledge of English which led to his release.

[KayfabeMan]

both seem like it would hurt. :roll:

Depends on the type of folding chair,who is hitting you,how hard
they hit,the angle and location of the blow,and other factors.....

:roll:

[Kane Knight]

Depends on the type of folding chair,who is hitting you,how hard
they hit,the angle and location of the blow,and other factors.....

:roll:

Not to mention the speed for the F150...

[Cactus Sid]

Essa Rios had a limited knowledge of English which led to his release.

*OBVIOUS REPLY* Essa Rios was released because he had talent :o

In all honesty, it was probably one of many factors

[KayfabeMan]

Not to mention the speed for the F150...

That and if Rikishi is driving.... :shifty:

[xGuiltyFatex]

That and if Rikishi is driving.... :shifty:

Wouldn't that slow it down? :shifty:

[Kane Knight]

Wouldn't that slow it down? :shifty:

Since force = weight times velocity, even if it did, it'd prolly increase the overall force with which it hit...

Trust me...You should see a train hit a human at 5 MPH...

[xGuiltyFatex]

Since force = weight times velocity, even if it did, it'd prolly increase the overall force with which it hit...

Trust me...You should see a train hit a human at 5 MPH...

DUDE, just tryin to be funny.

[Tornado]

"Buh?" = "I'm going for the spear."
"Vuh?" = "Get ready to take a Jackhammer."
"Guh?" = "I'm going to do a ridiculously sloppy move that will most likely injure you and permanently end your career." <font color=#33ffff>LOL</font>

[Savio]

Bah gawd!!! = stunner