Top Wrestling Stars Share Stories On Being Told To Change Their Look To Be Successful

I was told to change my entrance music when I first started. “Fans don’t like that rap shit down here.” they said. I ignored that and then ignored every piece of advice this “seasoned Indy vet” gave me. https://t.co/vTV8ZWWd4c

— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 3, 2020

I was told by multiple people to lose at least 30 pounds if I wanted to be signed by WWE, mind you the people that told me that didn't work for the company any more.

THEY WERE WRONG! I'm thriving kids!

Be yourself, kill it in the ring and eat a FKN sandwich. https://t.co/7hh8wCiFQ9

— Bronson Reed (@bronsonreedwwe) September 3, 2020

I got told to put on muscle
(even though I found it extremely difficult) but once I finally started to understand my body. I saw the opportunities that presented itself and my body was more protected.

I’m dyslexic, have ADHD & actually about to have some test for Adult Autism… https://t.co/B73Irnxh7R

— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) September 4, 2020

My personal favorite, "If this was a dildo on a pole match you guys would actually work better."

At a seminar in front of a bunch of peers right after an on the fly tag match.

— Abadon_AEW (@abadon_AEW) September 4, 2020

I was told i was too skinny, too fat (lead to weight/health problems), too old, too european, not european enough, not american born so i wouldnt be sucessful, that i wrestle like a dude so i should be more diva-ish, that i should jump off balconies and endanger myself, long list https://t.co/OziaGHtjRz

— Shanna シャナ (@Shannanjii) September 4, 2020