There’s a scenario that plays out far too often in professional wrestling, and it needs to be addressed.
A wrestler sees that GWA—or any promotion—is running a show on a night they have off. They’ve never worked for the company before, but they’re interested. So, they do the right thing: they reach out to the promoter and say something along the lines of, “I’m free that night if you need help. I’d love to be there!”
The promoter responds honestly: “I don’t have any open spots on the card, but you’re welcome to come by. If something comes up, I’ll put you in.”
Then comes the disappointing part.
Almost immediately after realizing they probably won’t get to wrestle that night, the wrestler backs out with something like, “Ah, something came up. I can’t make it.”
This kind of response speaks volumes—and not in a good way.
Let’s get one thing straight: if you’re truly serious about wanting to work for a promotion, then show up.
Even if you’re not booked. Even if you don’t get a single minute in the ring.
Why? Because showing up proves you care about more than just your own spot.
Helping with ring setup, security, intermission, tear-down, or anything else that needs done tells the promoter, “I’m here because I want to be a part of this team—not just because I want a payday or spotlight.”
Wrestling is a business built on trust, relationships, and professionalism. Promoters notice who shows up, who contributes, and who’s dependable. Likewise, they also remember who vanishes the moment they find out there’s no guaranteed match or envelope waiting.
Saying “something came up” after hearing you’re not booked just shows your true motivation: you’re not interested in helping build a promotion—you’re only interested in helping yourself. And that kind of attitude doesn’t get you far in this business.
So here’s the bottom line:
If a promoter invites you to come around, go.
Be useful. Be humble. Be present.
Because the ones who keep showing up?
They’re usually the ones who eventually get booked.
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