Structuring Your Match: A Guide

Mike Quackenbush discusses structuring wrestling matches, emphasizing the importance of choosing the finish first. He explains how to align match elements with the finish, using congruous choices and a three-act structure. The video also explores Act 2A and 2B, and the significance of editing for a cohesive story.

What is the first step recommended by Mike Quackenbush when structuring a match?

• Decide on the venue

• Select the opponent

• Choose the finish first

• Pick the opening move

Why is it important to make congruous choices in storytelling?

• To ensure a logical conclusion

• To confuse the audience

• To use as many moves as possible

• To focus on multiple body parts

What does an economical performance avoid?

• Telling a coherent story

• Engaging the audience

• Using unnecessary moves

• Focusing on a single body part

What are the two key turning points in a three-act structure?

• Setup and Payoff

• Climax and Resolution

• Cutoff and Turnaround

• Introduction and Conclusion

In the context of a match, what should the cutoff and turnaround support?

• The venue's theme

• The story of the finish

• The introduction of new characters

• The audience's preferences

What is a common structure used in Western storytelling?

• Three-act structure

• Two-act structure

• Five-act structure

• One-act structure

How does Sid Field suggest dividing Act 2 in his book 'Screenplay'?

• Into a single continuous act

• Into multiple sub-acts

• Into Act 1 and Act 3

• Into Act 2A and Act 2B

What should you do if you find elements in your match that do not support the finish?

• Change the finish

• Add more unrelated elements

• Ignore them

• Edit and make them congruous

Why is it beneficial to have a compact and concise storytelling approach?

• It confuses the audience

• It requires more time

• It makes the story more memorable

• It allows for more subplots

What resource does Mike Quackenbush recommend for a deeper dive into structural elements?

• A local newspaper

• A random wrestling blog

• A popular TV show

• His book 'Seven Keys to Becoming a Better Performer'