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Worksheetsjust starting professional wrestling
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 34mins
are you ready
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2-6.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
Why might a wrestler not be ready to hear honest feedback immediately after a match?
They are too tired to understand
They need to talk to their coach first
They are on a performance high and may not accept criticism well
They prefer to discuss it the next day
What is the difference between seeking validation and seeking feedback?
Feedback is only about positive comments
Validation involves financial rewards
There is no difference
Validation is about getting approval, while feedback can be critical and constructive
What should you consider before asking for feedback?
If the person is usually harsh in their feedback
Whether the person was watching your match
Your own readiness to accept critical feedback
The time of day
How should you respond if the feedback you receive is not useful?
Request feedback from someone else immediately
Thank them for their time and consider their perspective
Argue with the person giving feedback
Ignore the feedback entirely
Why is it important to thank someone for their feedback, even if it's not helpful?
It's a polite gesture that acknowledges their effort
It is required by wrestling etiquette
It ensures they will give better feedback next time
It makes them feel superior
7-11.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What should you do immediately after returning from the ring?
Ignore the other performers
Leave the venue quickly
Thank the person you performed with and check if they are injured
Discuss your performance loudly with others
Who should you express gratitude to for providing you with stage time?
No one, as it's your right
Your family and friends
The promoter, director, or whoever assigned the stage time
Only the audience
Why is it important to ask your co-performer if there was anything you could have done better?
To make them feel inferior
It is not important
To show that you don't care about their opinion
To improve future performances and show respect
What should you avoid doing after a performance, even if you feel it was not your best?
Drinking water
Seeking immediate feedback
Publicly criticizing your own performance
Thanking the promoter
What did Mike learn from apologizing for his performance?
It can negatively affect others' perceptions
Never apologize for anything
Apologies always make situations better
Always boast about your performance
12-16.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What roles has Mike Quackenbush held in professional wrestling?
Wrestler and referee
Musician and actor
Chef and driver
Salesman and marketer
What is essential to master in pro wrestling according to new trainees?
Costume design
Promotional skills
Weightlifting techniques
Grips and footwork
Why is it important to develop good social skills in pro wrestling?
To perform solo acts
To sell merchandise
To develop chemistry with ring partners
To manage event tickets
What can new trainees not prepare for in advance regarding physical demands?
The unique punishment of the body in the ring
Costume fittings
Travel schedules
Interview techniques
Who should a trainee aim to please during practice sessions?
Media and sponsors
Audience members only
Their coach and classmates
Themselves and their family
