Vince Russo's 10 Life Lessons In The Wrestling Business
2. Know When You're Being Worked, And Don't Work Anybody
In wrestling, it is common place that the boys---the wrestlers---tell you whatever it is that they have to tell you---in order to get their way. True, false, indifferent---it doesnt matter. They work you, they try to convince you in any way that they can---that their way is the best way. Why is their way the best way, you ask? Well, normally---because its better for THEM---THEIR character. It helps to put them OVER. So you have to take practically every conversation with a grain of salt. However, you on the other hand---dont want to work anybody. Whereas you know when a wrestler is working you---they know when youre working them. So you cantdont even try to. Always be honest and forthcoming regardless of the ramifications. The TRUTH is what always will set you free.
Former head of creative for the WWF and WCW during the most crucial period in wrestling industry history. Currently working on pyroandballyhoo.com, writing weekly slideshows exclusively for WhatCulture.com.
