10 Things You Learn As A Wrestling Commentator

1. Do Your Homework

The first few shows I did were real 'fly by the seat of your pants' experiences. I had plenty to say and squeezed by (largely because it was all fresh material to fans), but I wasn't really prepared. Since the Japanese leg of the Pro Wrestling World scared the crap out of me, I've made sure to do my homework before every taping.

This was something that actually surprised a handful of folks in ICW when I filled in on a few shows. Despite being out of the loop for so long, I came armed with my own printouts and handwritten notes. When they handed me the card format for that evening, I took my pen and scribbled down extras on that too.

You can never be over-prepared, basically.

Although I don't read everything word-for-word or anything, and sometimes use very little of the extra notes, I do find having some direction in front of me useful. Physically handwriting it out the night before helps get everything in my head, and I often find I'm raring to go by the first match if I prepare that way.

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