Would any Australian forum members be opposed to running TPWW hosted wrestling show?

[Ben Rodrigues]

Originally Posted by Dave Youell Ok bud, there's alot of things you need to take into consideration before you start running a show, I know i've run a few: 1. If you don’t know how to, get someone on board who does 2. I don’t know what the insurance is like in OZ, but in the UK, both the hall and also public liability have to be covered 3. Think about your presentation, don’t just shove a ring in a hall, you need to think about lights and music 4. Consider merch, it can make you a killing 5. Get a ring! That’s obviously quite important 6. Workers, try to get guys that you know are decent or are recommended, remember you have to pay the wages and ex’s And finally: 7. PROMOTE IT RIGHT. I know far too many promotions who think putting a poster in the local corner shop and putting info online will sell out the place, you need to remember a few things. The internet fan base is a small percentage of fans, when promoting yes use the net, but use other options as well. Like Radio and newspaper advertising, offer these places free tickets for a competition in exchange for a small story and advertising. 8. Don’t ask for help to run a show on an internet forum from people you have never met

Thanks for that. Ring's not a problem, my dad's friend's son owns a ring and is a wrestler. Actually - I could ask him for help.

[Dave Youell]

Originally Posted by Ben Rodrigues Thanks for that. Ring's not a problem, my dad's friend's son owns a ring and is a wrestler. Actually - I could ask him for help.

Ok then,

He's a wrestler, does he wrestle anywhere near where you are thinking about promoting?

In all honesty, what I would suggest is you speak with this guy, see if you can get a job doing ring crew, reffing, announcing, manager… anything to get your foot in the door.

If you go into this thing blind you are not going to know what’s right and what’s wrong, trying working on shows for a few years and get a feel for the business.

I’m not trying to put you down here, but I’ve seen a few guys try and just run shows and fail miserably