Desperately want to be involved w/ Pro Wrestling

Question
Hello Bentley,
I'll try to keep this as short and simple as possible.  I'm turning 30 in a couple of months and I've been wasting my time in Corporate America.  At the age of 9, I watched WWF on television for the first time, and I was instantly hooked.  Twenty years later, I'm still obsessed with wrestling.  I've never pursued a career in pro wrestling, but I feel that it's inevitable.  It's my calling and I need to contribute to the business I've loved for so long.

Right now, I'm just a normal guy living a normal life.  I'm not a big muscle-bound freak, and I'm just average in terms of my athleticism.  What I'm saying is that I'm not meant to be an actual wrestler, but I do have a good "look", charisma, charm, and more than enough knowledge to succeed in the pro wrestling industry,  I've been married for almost 7 years and have 2 kids, and work in Dallas, TX as a software sales consultant for a large software reseller.  The bottom line is that I'm miserable and feel that I missed my calling.  I've always wanted to be a WWE announcer, commentator, or anything really.  I'd probably even clean toilets at Titan Towers, as long as I could get my foot in the door.

I feel that if I had a chance to sit down with Vince McMahon and show him my undying passion for his product, he'd want to keep me around.  That might not ever happen, but regardless, I need to know how to get started.  If I'm going to start over and make a drastic career change, I need to do it now.  I just have NO IDEA where to begin or how to get myself noticed.

Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for your time!

- A

Answer
Hello Aaron, and thanks for your question. I'd be happy to tell you how you can get your start in the world of professional wrestling. From what you told me, it sounds to me like you have what it takes to be a commentator, announcer, or maybe even a referee. To accomplish those jobs, and sometimes actually wrestling as well, you don't have to be very large. I'm a smaller guy myself at about 5'6" with average athleticism. I wrestle sparingly, referee, commentate, and apply some of my time here as a Pro Wrestling Expert.
I like to be honest with all my clients, and I believe that is always the best policy. I never mean to offend anyone; I just believe in telling it like it is. Hearing the truth will save you a lot of trouble in the end. I'm not saying it's impossible, but getting in to the WWE after the age of thirty, with no prior wrestling experience, is highly unlikely. However, it is NOT too late for you to start making your dream of being involved in the wrestling business a reality. I firmly believe the best route for you to take is to get involved in local Independent pro wrestling. With some money for training, a lot of hard work and determination, and a major attitude of respect, you might turn out to be one of the biggest known names in Texas!
I'm including a list of Pro Wrestling training facilities near where you live in TX. As a someone who strictly works the Independent scene right now, I must say it's a blast! After all, you normally get free admission to shows that you work, you get to be back in the locker rooms/backstage areas, and you get to meet all the stars first hand, up close and personal. Their is no better feeling than hearing the roar of the crowd, and having someone come up to you asking for an autograph.
PLEASE take my advice, don't stop working your normal job just to wrestle. This is not just something I'm making just to discourage you,  just about anyone in the business will tell you the same thing. "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff told me the same thing before I got in to the business. After being in the business nearly 5 years, I see exactly what he meant. I'm telling you this because wrestling has absolutely no guarantee: you could wrestle for a company for years as their top star, and then they could suddenly let you go. It's dangerous to solely rely on wrestling because unless you work for a TOP company like WWE or TNA, it will not pay your bills. Wrestling basically has no health insurance, no other benefits than gaining experience, living your dream, and meeting new people. Don't expect to make a lot of money from wrestling, because it's safe to say that's not going to happen. I'm not trying to single you out, I don't make hardly any money for anything I do in the wrestling business. I do what I do because I LOVE it, it's my passion, and I gain some experience each time. DO IT for your love of the sport. After all, money isn't everything. I'm sure you've worked very hard to get where you are in life. You are an accomplished software sales consultant. Since most wrestling events are on weekends, you could still be the bread winner for your family throughout the week, and live your dreams on the weekends after you train. Most wrestling facilities will train you for whatever you would like to be in the sport of Pro Wrestling.
Below is the list I promised you:

-Texas All Star Wrestling Training Center Head Trainer: Bobby Danson
P.O. Box 951
Humble, TX 77347
(281) 548-5856
http://www.taswwrestling.com/

Texas Championship Wrestling School Head Trainer: Mark Von Erich
P.O. Box 100744
Fort Worth, TX 76185
(817) 738-4900
[email protected]

International Professional Wrestling Academy Head Trainer: Greg Edwards
2654 Mac Arthur Dr.
Orange, TX 77630
(409) 351-7340
[email protected]

N.A.W.A. Wrestling School Head Trainer: "Killer" Tim Brooks
Dallas, TX
http://www.myspace.com/killertimbrooks
[email protected]

Gulf Coast Wrestling Alliance Training Academy Head Trainer: Paul Galvan
Corpus Christi, TX
(361) 853-3113
http://www.angelfire.com/sports/gcwa

Aaron, I hope that I help you accomplish your dreams. IF you set a code of respect for yourself and everyone you come in contact with, and eliminate the word "quit" out of your vocabulary and mentality, you will accomplish great things in this business. Go get 'em champ!
If I may be of any further assistance to you, please feel free to contact me.