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Post by Jammy31 Wed 09 Oct 2013, 9:58 pm

So, short and sweet, how on earth do I get my friends into wrestling after they've asked me to help them get into it?

Obviously, the whole "It's fake" argument will come up, and I'm not sure how to explain about it being scripted not fake etc. So, does anyone have any ideas to help them get into wrestling and a noobs guide to it all?

Sorry for the random thread, this was the best place to come to to ask!
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Post by Hero Wed 09 Oct 2013, 10:07 pm

Show them Punk v Cena at MITB.

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Post by Shot 21 LCFC Wed 09 Oct 2013, 10:10 pm

Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.

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Post by Brilliant_yep Thu 10 Oct 2013, 6:33 am

My friend got into it because I just spoke about it like a little kid non stop and he wanted to see what all the fuss was about...after I explained who everyone was and basic wrestling terms I left him to watch things on his own...he's by no means a fan now but he has completely changed his attitude of 'yeah but it's fake and there's no rock any more' which I deem a success.

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Post by MIG Thu 10 Oct 2013, 6:37 am

So what if its fake. It's entertainment not sport. Just like the movies.

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Post by westisbest Thu 10 Oct 2013, 8:11 am

The old Tables Ladders & Chairs matches between E&C, The Hardy's and Dudley's would be a good starting point.

Maybe a few cage matches etc.

Just to get the ball rolling.

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Post by Adam D Thu 10 Oct 2013, 8:29 am

Shot 21 LCFC wrote:Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.
why?

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Post by Paul Mac 6CW Thu 10 Oct 2013, 8:37 am

Get them into efedding then they will see it as research material Smile

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Post by MIG Thu 10 Oct 2013, 8:46 am

If you have to get someone into wrestling I would imagine efedding would be the last thing you should show them.  It would put them off for life.

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Post by Paul Mac 6CW Thu 10 Oct 2013, 9:13 am

Harsh - Care to elaborate?

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Post by Deleted1 Thu 10 Oct 2013, 9:43 am

Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE. At least there is proper wrestling in TNA

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Post by MIG Thu 10 Oct 2013, 9:58 am

Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?
If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.

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Post by Mr Video Man Thu 10 Oct 2013, 10:13 am

take them to a live show.
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Post by Shot 21 LCFC Thu 10 Oct 2013, 10:59 am

Adam D wrote:
Shot 21 LCFC wrote:Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.
why?
Because it seems like a mess at the moment. Even people who like TNA are slating it for not being ran properly etc. I just think all that would have them think all wrestling is like that. I would of course recommend WWE but failing that maybe somehting like ROH.

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Post by Paul Mac 6CW Thu 10 Oct 2013, 11:56 am

MIG wrote:
Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?
If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.
Not really - I would equate it to reading fan fiction which is closely linked to the original topic. It's not like we all sit at our PC's in spandex and luchador masks Smile

Seriously though I agree, I wouldn't honestly use efedding as a way of getting people into wrestling but I would argue with likening it to fandoms of such Sci fi movies. I think the best way to get somebody hooked is to see it live, you cant help but get caught up in the atmosphere and from there your interest will grow - WWE/TNA programming, Indy feds and then who knows its only a hop,skip and a jump over to the dark side of efedding Wink

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Post by x12x Thu 10 Oct 2013, 12:00 pm

Paul Mac 6CW wrote:
MIG wrote:
Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?
If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.
Not really - I would equate it to reading fan fiction which is closely linked to the original topic. It's not like we all sit at our PC's in spandex and luchador masks Smile

Seriously though I agree, I wouldn't honestly use efedding as a way of getting people into wrestling but I would argue with likening it to fandoms of such Sci fi movies. I think the best way to get somebody hooked is to see it live, you cant help but get caught up in the atmosphere and from there your interest will grow - WWE/TNA programming, Indy feds and then who knows its only a hop,skip and a jump over to the dark side of efedding Wink
Speak for yourself! Getting people into Wrestling 3559488474 

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Post by Sara Thu 10 Oct 2013, 12:14 pm

My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold Smile

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Post by Adam D Thu 10 Oct 2013, 12:18 pm

Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold Smile
I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?

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Post by Mr H Thu 10 Oct 2013, 1:11 pm

Get them to join this forum OK 

But don't let them engage in conversation with Gav.

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Post by Jammy31 Thu 10 Oct 2013, 1:36 pm

Hahaha thanks for such a vast response! I've already convinced them to come to the O2 with me to see the WWE when they're next there (Couldn't get to Novembers!).
I remember reading an article or thread on here about the whole "Fake or scripted" thing, one that actually was a really good argument against anyone who kept calling it fake. Does anyone know who wrote it and where it is?
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Post by Samo Thu 10 Oct 2013, 2:56 pm

Royal Rumble's are always a good starting point, thats how I got into it and I've got friends who ONLY watch the Rumble.  It gives you a decent idea of 30 guys, a broad spectrum to pick a favourite guy from.

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Post by Sara Thu 10 Oct 2013, 3:45 pm

Adam D wrote:
Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold Smile
I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?
Well its funny you should mention that...............we didn't, lol Wink 

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Post by NickisBHAFC Thu 10 Oct 2013, 3:45 pm

Do people actually come out to there friends and family that they watch Wrestling?

Im debating whether to announce to it to everyone this Sunday, whilst gathering them all on the sofa.

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Post by Sara Thu 10 Oct 2013, 3:48 pm

Haha, I watch it with my family all the time and my friends I just try and get them into it.....actually someone at work has started watching bits because I was on about it....WWE should pay me. Smile 

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Post by Mr H Thu 10 Oct 2013, 4:27 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:Do people actually come out to there friends and family that they watch Wrestling?

Im debating whether to announce to it to everyone this Sunday, whilst gathering them all on the sofa.
They'd probably be more accepting if you told them you were gay.

Prepare to be disowned.

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Post by westisbest Thu 10 Oct 2013, 4:28 pm

Sara wrote:
Adam D wrote:
Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold Smile
I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?
Well its funny you should mention that...............we didn't, lol Wink 
I have not watched a full episode of RAW or Smackdown for about 7 years, but if bra and panties matches are on the way back, i'll book a front row seat.

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Post by Jammy31 Fri 11 Oct 2013, 5:24 pm

Sara wrote:Haha, I watch it with my family all the time and my friends I just try and get them into it.....actually someone at work has started watching bits because I was on about it....WWE should pay me. Smile 
Have you told them about the WWE App lately?
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Post by Bull Fri 11 Oct 2013, 6:12 pm

Wrestling sucks.

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Post by Dolphin Ziggler Fri 11 Oct 2013, 7:46 pm

Bull wrote:Wrestling sucks.
NICK, NICK, STOP TROLLING, NICK! Sad 

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Post by NickisBHAFC Fri 11 Oct 2013, 10:46 pm

Bull wrote:Wrestling sucks.
STOP LOOKING FOR BITES, ITS POINTLESS AND NO ONE DOES IT! IM GOING TO CRY TO ADMIN NOW.

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Post by Dolphin Ziggler Sat 12 Oct 2013, 9:58 am

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE.  At least there is proper wrestling in TNA
When? Where?

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Post by NickisBHAFC Sat 12 Oct 2013, 6:40 pm

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE.  At least there is proper wrestling in TNA
Isn't TNA a bunch of old cloggers?

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Post by Guest Sat 12 Oct 2013, 7:24 pm

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE.  At least there is proper wrestling in TNA
I thought this was a wrestling thread? Pretty sure theres a joke thread closer to the bottom of the page

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Post by westisbest Sat 12 Oct 2013, 8:48 pm

TNA
Total Nonstop Action


WWE
Worst Wrestling Ever:whistle:

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Post by Hero Sat 12 Oct 2013, 9:01 pm

Talent Needn't Apply

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Post by westisbest Sat 12 Oct 2013, 10:07 pm

Smile

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Post by Adam D Sun 13 Oct 2013, 9:23 am

We Will EmployTNAhasbeens

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Post by Hero Sun 13 Oct 2013, 9:30 am

Thirtyfour Narcissistic Assholes

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Post by Adam D Sun 13 Oct 2013, 11:29 am

Weally wubbish entertainment.

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Post by Bull Sun 13 Oct 2013, 11:59 am

UGH FANBOYS.

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Post by Adam D Sun 13 Oct 2013, 1:51 pm

UGH EMOS.

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Post by Jammy31 Sun 13 Oct 2013, 1:53 pm

UGH THREAD RUINERS
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Post by ncfc_Tooze Sun 13 Oct 2013, 1:59 pm

Adam D wrote:We Will EmployTNAhasbeens
Can only think of r truth who fits that at the moment.
I know punk was there in the early days but still see him as more of an Indy guy especially since he was only ever employed on an independent contract

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Post by Hero Sun 13 Oct 2013, 2:06 pm

He's referring to RVD because obviously if anyone was ever asked to think of which organisation RVD is synonymous with they'd immediately think of the hard work and effort he put into his stretch at TNA rather than ECW.

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Post by Bull Sun 13 Oct 2013, 3:17 pm

Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.

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Post by Adam D Sun 13 Oct 2013, 3:57 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.
1. Do Emos cut themselves?
2. No you are not
3. I do, whenever the wife is out. Would you like to watch next time?

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Post by Bull Sun 13 Oct 2013, 4:06 pm

You disgust me old man. How would you know if I am quite cheerful, you have never met me. lol

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Post by VDT Sun 13 Oct 2013, 4:28 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.
Then your not a Emo Bull - your just a guy who's jeans are too tight and awful taste in rock music! Whistle 
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Post by Dolphin Ziggler Sun 13 Oct 2013, 4:39 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.
The evidence suggests otherwise. Its rather the opposite. And rather quite cheerful doesnt make any sense.

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Post by Bull Sun 13 Oct 2013, 5:25 pm

VDT wrote:
Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.
Then your not a Emo Bull - your just a guy who's jeans are too tight and awful taste in rock music! Whistle 
How do you know what I listen to? Laugh 

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