{"id":11395,"date":"2019-02-23T15:57:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T20:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prowrestlingjournal.com\/?p=11395"},"modified":"2019-02-23T15:58:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-23T20:58:08","slug":"5-questions-new-fans-should-ask-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowrestlingjournal.com\/index.php\/2019\/02\/23\/5-questions-new-fans-should-ask-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Questions New Fans Should Ask Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5\nQuestions New Fans Should Ask Themselves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the pro wrestling fandom!\nHowever you managed to find yourself in this wacky world of half-naked\nindividuals fighting each other for super snazzy belts, we\u2019re glad you\u2019re here.\nJumping into a new sport, show, or activity can be a little daunting for some\nso here are some key questions to think about in order to better cater your pro\nwrestling experience to your tastes. There\u2019s really no right or wrong way to\nenjoy pro wrestling so just think of this as kind of a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Question 1: What kind of wrestling do you like?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like comedy wrestling?\nDeathmatches? Spot fests? The type of wrestling that you like will greatly\ninfluence the types of promotions and events you gravitate toward. As you start\nto get your feet wet in the wrestling world, look around at the different types\nof matches and promotions to figure out your likes and dislikes. Everyone is\ndifferent and different people enjoy different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Question 2: What kind of wrestlers do you like?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so much wonderful talent out there,\nthere truly is someone for everyone. Whether you like flips, technicality,\nbrute strength, or hardcore violence, there is a wrestler out there that can\nsatisfy your entertainment needs. Finding a new performer to watch, or even the\nbody of work of a performer who\u2019s caught your eye, is often as simple as\nthrowing out a request for recommendations. I know I\u2019ve found at least a dozen\nnew wrestlers just from the recommendations of the online wrestling community.\nDon\u2019t feel obligated to like or dislike certain wrestlers because of how others\nfeel. Like and who follow whoever fits your fancy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Question 3: How much time am I trying to invest?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrestling can be a time-consuming passion.\nWith WWE alone, there\u2019s eight hours of weekly programming, around fifteen hours\nif there\u2019s pay-per-views on that weekend. Add any other promotions or events\nyou\u2019re interested in and you can easily rack up twenty-four hours of content. That\nis a lot of content! Of course, not every fan watches everything that\u2019s\navailable. Some fans watch every episode of their chosen promotion dutifully,\nothers only pop in when there\u2019s a big match or event lined up, and even more\nonly watch the highlight clips. It\u2019s all about how much time you\u2019re wanting to\ninvest and no answer is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Question 4: How much money do I want to spend?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between live events, streaming platforms,\nmeet and greets, and merchandise, being a wrestling fan can get expensive. Just\nlike with time commitments, there\u2019s no right or wrong answer when it comes to\nfinancial commitments. If you want to buy the replica belt and get customized\nname plates, go for it. If you only want to buy a shirt when it\u2019s on sale, do\nthat. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you have all the belts and every figure under\nthe sun or if you have one small poster, it\u2019s your money to spend however you\nwant on your passion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Question 5: What are my access options?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WWE airs on a channel that is included in\na lot of cable packages in the US and YouTube is free so those are generally\naccessible. But other media platforms may not be as accessible depending on\nyour location or financial situation. This is something that you take into\naccount. Try to find platforms that show multiple promotions or events to get\nthe most bang for your buck. Or find a promotion you\u2019re really into before\ncommitting to their exclusive streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-Wynter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Questions New Fans Should Ask Themselves Welcome to the pro wrestling fandom! 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