So I understand the concept of adding value and tension not taking it away. I also remember you saying something in a different video that if you’re opponent is a nobody and you beat them then it devalues the victory, and if they beat you then you were beat by a nobody. How does that work for someone like MJF for instance though? He all the time runs down and undermines his opponents but it works.
Aaron, this is a great question. Many of MJF's monologues, not unlike The Rock during the Attitude Era, really aren't true "promos," in that they don't function like a promotional message should. They are more like personality pieces, peppered with funny or biting insults. Yes, it is mic work...but I don't know that it really meets the definition of a "promo." Does that make sense?
@@RebelHart9 Yes. Mic time can be used in lots of different ways, but as far as I'm concerned, a true promo/promotional message is selling a match, selling a premium event, selling a ticket, etc.
Hey Mike, there was something I was wondering about this topic. I know that there have been plenty of times in the past that you have said that promo's aren't about tearing your opponents down, its about building them up, and I completely agree with you about that. Like you've said before, no one is going to care if you beat a nobody, and if they beat you, then you just lost to a nobody, so its definitely something that I understand. However, I feel like that if you were to stick to that method of promo, at some point you lose the unpredictability of the match and you already know who's going to win. To be fair, this is the social media era of pro wrestling so endings to stories and matches are getting leaked and revealed all the time, but I feel like that gives even more reason to want to keep the match unpredictable so that people will still be invested in the match. What do you think would be the best way to find a balance between building your opponent up, but keeping the match/story unpredictable so people stay invested?
This is a really interesting question you've posed. I do think there's a difference between building up your opponent, and keeping a story unpredictable. I don't think one directly impacts the other. There are some really good points you raise: finishes and stories do get leaked, no doubt about it. And variety keeps things lively; striking a balance is a good method. But, to offer a different perspective: there are plenty of times I've cut promos to get people to come see a match of mine, without having any clue who is going to win. I might not know that until the day of the event. That's why my default is always: add value. Build my opponent up. Whether I end up winning or losing, better that I've built something than taken something away. I hope that makes sense I've explained it.
Now, Stone Cold Steve Austin was having himself a bear and your rat ass came out here talking about. Did Stone Cold Steve Austin ever do this? Did Stone Cold Steve Austin ever do that? if you think Stone Cold Steve Austin is going to answer your little questions... EH! EH!
Three times sounds like a lot of times for a 1-2 minute promo. Do you have any recommendations for an example of a promo where the wrestler follows that rule?
I'm a good guy. I am finding it difficult to do promos, because they are starting to sound the same, you know(My opponent has many positive things about them, going against them will be a challenge I am happy to accept, I have some positives as well, so at the match during the time such and such. ) . Any advice?
This is not true. Everyone and I do mean everyone who refers to their character in the third person. This is not true do not listen to him. Nobody’s gonna compare you to the rock unless you sound like it.
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So I understand the concept of adding value and tension not taking it away. I also remember you saying something in a different video that if you’re opponent is a nobody and you beat them then it devalues the victory, and if they beat you then you were beat by a nobody. How does that work for someone like MJF for instance though? He all the time runs down and undermines his opponents but it works.
Aaron, this is a great question. Many of MJF's monologues, not unlike The Rock during the Attitude Era, really aren't true "promos," in that they don't function like a promotional message should. They are more like personality pieces, peppered with funny or biting insults. Yes, it is mic work...but I don't know that it really meets the definition of a "promo." Does that make sense?
@@TilWeMakeIt oh okay, so it’s more about getting himself over where as a true promo is trying to sell the match?
@@RebelHart9 Yes. Mic time can be used in lots of different ways, but as far as I'm concerned, a true promo/promotional message is selling a match, selling a premium event, selling a ticket, etc.
@@TilWeMakeIt that's so right
6:25 - MJF hates this tip 😂
Hey Mike, there was something I was wondering about this topic. I know that there have been plenty of times in the past that you have said that promo's aren't about tearing your opponents down, its about building them up, and I completely agree with you about that. Like you've said before, no one is going to care if you beat a nobody, and if they beat you, then you just lost to a nobody, so its definitely something that I understand. However, I feel like that if you were to stick to that method of promo, at some point you lose the unpredictability of the match and you already know who's going to win. To be fair, this is the social media era of pro wrestling so endings to stories and matches are getting leaked and revealed all the time, but I feel like that gives even more reason to want to keep the match unpredictable so that people will still be invested in the match. What do you think would be the best way to find a balance between building your opponent up, but keeping the match/story unpredictable so people stay invested?
This is a really interesting question you've posed. I do think there's a difference between building up your opponent, and keeping a story unpredictable. I don't think one directly impacts the other. There are some really good points you raise: finishes and stories do get leaked, no doubt about it. And variety keeps things lively; striking a balance is a good method. But, to offer a different perspective: there are plenty of times I've cut promos to get people to come see a match of mine, without having any clue who is going to win. I might not know that until the day of the event. That's why my default is always: add value. Build my opponent up. Whether I end up winning or losing, better that I've built something than taken something away. I hope that makes sense I've explained it.
Did Stone Cold refer to himself in the 3rd person in promos?
Yes, sometimes he did, especially while he was taking it home with a catchphrase or two!
Right 😂
Now, Stone Cold Steve Austin was having himself a bear and your rat ass came out here talking about. Did Stone Cold Steve Austin ever do this? Did Stone Cold Steve Austin ever do that? if you think Stone Cold Steve Austin is going to answer your little questions... EH! EH!
Make a video on face and heel promo tips!
Three times sounds like a lot of times for a 1-2 minute promo. Do you have any recommendations for an example of a promo where the wrestler follows that rule?
I'm a good guy. I am finding it difficult to do promos, because they are starting to sound the same, you know(My opponent has many positive things about them, going against them will be a challenge I am happy to accept, I have some positives as well, so at the match during the time such and such. ) . Any advice?
For the promo videos, do we have to use that character permanently, or can they help develop our character?
I got a fear of public speaking but I'm really trying to get over it before I apply to the PC
I joined my school play for acting and singing, i got the lead and it helped overcome my fears. Try acting practice on youtube if you cant do that.
Im interested in being a manager so should i mix in my name with the person I am managing
I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean, Bagel...?
@@TilWeMakeIt should i mention my clients name three times
I can't, i got locked out
This is not true. Everyone and I do mean everyone who refers to their character in the third person. This is not true do not listen to him. Nobody’s gonna compare you to the rock unless you sound like it.
Hopped on here to comment this. Literally does not matter if you refer to yourself in third person lmao.
@@Themotherfuggerhour Haha took me a second to get it but I did! Funny stuff.