10 Things You Learn As A Wrestling Commentator

6. A Great Partner Is Invaluable

Dave Bradshaw James R Kennedy Defiant Wrestling
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Self-confidence led me to believe I'd be a solid colour commentator, but humility let me know that I needed to open my ears and listen to somebody more experienced who knows what he's talking about. That's why I'm grateful to have Dave Bradshaw as a partner behind the desk.

He, just like any switched-on play-by-play man, is invaluable.

I always say I've got the easy job on Defiant shows. I'm there to call what I see, add some analysis (colour) to characters, storylines and matches and give Dave breaks in between his in-depth narration. Initially, I thought the best way to do this was by taking over whenever there was a pause in the action. In short, it wasn't.

Bradshaw wasn't shy in telling me that either. He didn't do this because of ego or anything, but more because he wants the show to be better. He taught me that we're supposed to be a team, not two different cogs trying to pull the machine in different directions.

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