Ricky Starks Discusses The Misconception That If You Can Cut A Promo That You Can Also Do Commentary

There are a lot of wrestlers who have dipped their toe into commentating for one reason or another, some are fantastic, others struggle.

Some of the ones who do struggle however can cut a promo and ooze charisma while in the ring. But that doesn’t necessarily translate to other aspects of the business.

Ricky Starks commented on the idea that wrestlers who are good at promos are also good for commentary, during an interview with Wrassle Rap.

“There’s a misconception that just because you’re charismatic and can cut a promo that you can also do commentary. They’re not one and the same, at all. There’s a lot of ebbs and flows, and a lot of stuff to commentary that people don’t even think about. So, when you’re out there and it’s a show that is live and we have to move from one thing to another, and you can’t say something, it’s worrisome.

“The funny thing was, my first few times they would say a joke to me, and for me to get a response in I would wait a minute or two. By that point, we’ve already moved on, so I can’t even make a retort to that. So, I found that out the hard way, and not be so longwinded. It’s good working with Excalibur, and Taz, and Jericho, all these people they help me out. And I think they understand that I am trying the best I can.”

However when speaking of himself in regards to commentating, Starks does not think of himself as great, or even good for that matter.

“I don’t think I am good by any means, but right now, I feel like I have found somewhat of a groove, still keeping my head above water. But, at the same time, I am definitely not where I want to be, but at least I am not where I used to be.”

Ricky Starks on Wrassle Rap

Clearly Starks understands how important it is for commentators to learn from their mistakes and experiences to help bolster the experience for the fans at home and it will be interesting to see his further development as a commentator.

(h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.)

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