I was jumping around youtube last night and watched a really crappy David Arquette scene or 2. Which lead me to think could a current tv/movie star actually swap into a wrestling career? Also would the fans take said person seriously? Now this doen't have to be a big guy like Vin Diesel. Maybe someone from a WB teeny bopper show would like to be a cruiserweight. This is totally hypothetical and may never happen. I mean why would a star put himself thru all the physical stuff? No idea maybe he/she was a childhood fan. Neway any suggestions?
Could any current movie/tv star become a wrestler?
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Spidey Revivey
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A Harvard Alumnus competed as a wrestler for WWE at one time. I don't think profession means a great deal to the industry, as long as they can actually compete and draw a crowd. I don't see why a celebrity shouldn't be a wrestler. As long as they put the dedication and the work in while also being able to get the fans behind them or against them, what should it matter?
Jack-Hammer
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It'd depend on the person, what they brought to the table, what they were willing to give up and how passionate they are about pro wrestling. In the grand scheme of things, that's really the same questions that have to be asked about anyone getting into pro wrestling. However, that's not to say that there aren't differences and that the celeb might have challenges to overcome that your "average" person getting into wrestling might not have.
One advantage could be, again depending on the celebrity, is that said celebrity could potentially be a strong draw from the beginning. For example, let's say that it got out that Robert Pattinson, star of the Twilight movie series, wanted to get out of acting and get into pro wrestling, it'd generate a lot of media attention. After he'd trained to the point where he knew what he was doing and could compete in a match without being a danger to himself or others and his debut was hyped, I've no doubt it'd draw a significant audience just for the sake of curiosity. After that, however, it'd be up to Pattinson himself and whatever angle he found himself in as to whether or not those new viewers and regular viewers could be kept watching.
One disadvantage could be the cynical nature of wrestling fans today not buying into Pattinson. Whenever actors get involved with pro wrestling, a lot of fans are typically treated to them making whatever wrestlers they interact against look like clowns or garnering extreme levels of special treatment from management while they ultimately walk off into the sunset with a hefty paycheck in their pocket for doing damn near nothing. As a result, Pattinson would have to convince fans that he's the real deal, that he genuinely loves & respects the business, that he knows what he's doing inside the ring, that he can deliver charismatic performances on the mic, that he's not some posh & pampered celebrity whose only in this for the short haul to make some quick & easy money before heading back to Hollywood.
I think that's the only way a movie or television star could ultimately get over in the long term. He couldn't treat pro wrestling as though it's a hobby, something he does every once in a blue moon. The Rock has been the exception because of his familial history to the business and the fact that he was a huge star during the Attitude Era. He was a mega star in the business before going off to Hollywood.
One advantage could be, again depending on the celebrity, is that said celebrity could potentially be a strong draw from the beginning. For example, let's say that it got out that Robert Pattinson, star of the Twilight movie series, wanted to get out of acting and get into pro wrestling, it'd generate a lot of media attention. After he'd trained to the point where he knew what he was doing and could compete in a match without being a danger to himself or others and his debut was hyped, I've no doubt it'd draw a significant audience just for the sake of curiosity. After that, however, it'd be up to Pattinson himself and whatever angle he found himself in as to whether or not those new viewers and regular viewers could be kept watching.
One disadvantage could be the cynical nature of wrestling fans today not buying into Pattinson. Whenever actors get involved with pro wrestling, a lot of fans are typically treated to them making whatever wrestlers they interact against look like clowns or garnering extreme levels of special treatment from management while they ultimately walk off into the sunset with a hefty paycheck in their pocket for doing damn near nothing. As a result, Pattinson would have to convince fans that he's the real deal, that he genuinely loves & respects the business, that he knows what he's doing inside the ring, that he can deliver charismatic performances on the mic, that he's not some posh & pampered celebrity whose only in this for the short haul to make some quick & easy money before heading back to Hollywood.
I think that's the only way a movie or television star could ultimately get over in the long term. He couldn't treat pro wrestling as though it's a hobby, something he does every once in a blue moon. The Rock has been the exception because of his familial history to the business and the fact that he was a huge star during the Attitude Era. He was a mega star in the business before going off to Hollywood.
Mustang Sally
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Ironic you should name him, because Robert Pattinson is exactly who I had in mind. His performance in "Water for Elephants" with Reese Witherspoon is what made me think of him. That whole Depression era, down-on-his-luck routine might make a good storyline for him to try his hand at pro wrestling. Creative could write a scenario in which his movie career stalled, leaving him penniless..... and he comes to WWE to try and rebuild his reputation with the pre-conceived idea of using WWE to get back to movie making. Dress him in seedy clothing and have him fight as a novice probably would; poorly but with great enthusiasm.....and finish the program with him getting a win over a mid-card opponent and leaving WWE after getting offers from Hollywood producers who are impressed with his efforts at wrestling.
The key is: Let the fans know it's a temporary program, like the Rock's. Don't try feeding them something they won't accept; that Robert Pattinson has quit acting for good and decided to become a pro wrestler.
If it's a limited program with a scheduled ending, it might fly. Of course, it helps that Pattinson is well-built, likeable......and friggin' gorgeous.
I've heard Chris Brown is a fan, but he simply doesn't like the "Punk's" of today. But in all honesty, why not a run at Chris Brown, who is admittedly a fan of wrestling, and one we know likes to fight? He's not a movie/TV Star, per se, but we've all seen him on TV, specifically in music videos or TMZ..
Chris Brown is a guy that could get all the hype behind him that he wanted. Would he have the commitment and dedication to put his body through the admitted horrors of learning the basics(I.E. Running the ropes, taking a bump?) of wrestling? I don't know. Would he have the patience of finding it to be a long process, not one that he'll necessarily be a natural at? He has the dedication to making music, I'll give him that. But he's also got a God-given, fluid singing voice as well. What if it wasn't that way for him wrestling? Would he stick to it, or just up and quit?
In all honesty, I don't know. What he does have are the virtually unlimited resources to purchase the world's best training, and natural athleticism. He also has quite the crew that he hangs with that could be for him what Floyd Mayweather's guys were for him: Hype men, guys that would tell him how great he is, even if he downright sucked? After all, isn't that what they're paid to do?
I would love to see Brown bulk up, and in a few years, after extensive training, have him get into the ring with WWE. CM Punk has expressed his desire to fight Brown in the middle of the ring:
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And Chris Brown didn't exactly back down. So already, he'ld have a feud waiting for him, so why not make it more of a "fair fight", after Brown's gone through the training and learns the business? He'ld be a despised heel for exactly what CM Punk mentioned, his beating of Rihanna.
It would also be good for business. Can you imagine a PPV where Brown and Punk fight in say, a Last Man Standing match? It would do incredible numbers, thus making it a good move for WWE both financially(Alot of people, including myself, would pay to watch Pun choke Brown out), and if done correctly, bring positive mainstream attention by having Punk stand up for battered women, and ultimately, give Brown what's 'coming to him' as Punk said.
He'ld be a great draw for as long as he wrestled, and if he became good at it, a face turn(as long as it's accompanied by a 'turn' in real-life behavior) could happen, one where Brown getting beat up a lot helps him see the error of his past and present ways?
After all, aren't long losing streaks how WWE turns half their heels to faces anyways? Brown's only 24, so hes hardly too old to begin, and as long as WWE portrays him as someone you don't want to be like, it could earn them another good-will sponsor, this time, through UNIFEM.(United Nations Development Fund for Women)
Of course, this would be idealistic, as it's success would almost thoroughly be on Chris Brown keeping his behavior in check. A way to attempt to ensure it could be through an incentives contract, one where his pay starts small, but he's paid bonuses that increase the longer he keeps his behavior in check.
This could be a win for WWE, as Brown could legitimately draw, if for no other reason but getting his backside kicked. UNIFEM, who would be partnering with a conglomerate like WWE, and bring awareness to themselves and the issue. Finally Chris Brown, who could change his image and hopefully his perspective.
Especially if the change was real.
Chris Brown is a guy that could get all the hype behind him that he wanted. Would he have the commitment and dedication to put his body through the admitted horrors of learning the basics(I.E. Running the ropes, taking a bump?) of wrestling? I don't know. Would he have the patience of finding it to be a long process, not one that he'll necessarily be a natural at? He has the dedication to making music, I'll give him that. But he's also got a God-given, fluid singing voice as well. What if it wasn't that way for him wrestling? Would he stick to it, or just up and quit?
In all honesty, I don't know. What he does have are the virtually unlimited resources to purchase the world's best training, and natural athleticism. He also has quite the crew that he hangs with that could be for him what Floyd Mayweather's guys were for him: Hype men, guys that would tell him how great he is, even if he downright sucked? After all, isn't that what they're paid to do?
I would love to see Brown bulk up, and in a few years, after extensive training, have him get into the ring with WWE. CM Punk has expressed his desire to fight Brown in the middle of the ring:
[YOUTUBE]Fxq-uHMa_-E[/YOUTUBE]
And Chris Brown didn't exactly back down. So already, he'ld have a feud waiting for him, so why not make it more of a "fair fight", after Brown's gone through the training and learns the business? He'ld be a despised heel for exactly what CM Punk mentioned, his beating of Rihanna.
It would also be good for business. Can you imagine a PPV where Brown and Punk fight in say, a Last Man Standing match? It would do incredible numbers, thus making it a good move for WWE both financially(Alot of people, including myself, would pay to watch Pun choke Brown out), and if done correctly, bring positive mainstream attention by having Punk stand up for battered women, and ultimately, give Brown what's 'coming to him' as Punk said.
He'ld be a great draw for as long as he wrestled, and if he became good at it, a face turn(as long as it's accompanied by a 'turn' in real-life behavior) could happen, one where Brown getting beat up a lot helps him see the error of his past and present ways?
After all, aren't long losing streaks how WWE turns half their heels to faces anyways? Brown's only 24, so hes hardly too old to begin, and as long as WWE portrays him as someone you don't want to be like, it could earn them another good-will sponsor, this time, through UNIFEM.(United Nations Development Fund for Women)
Of course, this would be idealistic, as it's success would almost thoroughly be on Chris Brown keeping his behavior in check. A way to attempt to ensure it could be through an incentives contract, one where his pay starts small, but he's paid bonuses that increase the longer he keeps his behavior in check.
This could be a win for WWE, as Brown could legitimately draw, if for no other reason but getting his backside kicked. UNIFEM, who would be partnering with a conglomerate like WWE, and bring awareness to themselves and the issue. Finally Chris Brown, who could change his image and hopefully his perspective.
Especially if the change was real.