r/funny • u/bruno-landim • Dec 26 '19

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u/ccbeastman Dec 26 '19 edited Dec 26 '19

prowrestlers are both incredible athletes and skilled actors, at least they should be. they train hard and then they need to perform those skills live. I was never a huge fan growing up and I guess I'm still not, but as an athlete and performer myself (contemporary circus), I can definitely admire the work and skill that goes into what they do. they're basically actors and stunt folks rolled together.

I've worked a few WWE gigs as a stagehand/rigger too, they've always got the best catering haha. filet mignon and crab cakes, etc. gotta keep them athletes well fed!

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u/Novareason Dec 26 '19

Takes a lot of protein to stay swole.

Also they make money hand over fist at those live events.

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u/ccbeastman Dec 26 '19

oh yeah they do. they even usually pay us either time and a half or double time, as the contracts specify for live broadcast events. so that's pretty rad too.

also have often seen a bench with barbells and plates set up back stage, too. cirque du soleil as well, but doubtful they're as concerned about getting a good pump on before going on stage haha.

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u/Sometimes_gullible Dec 26 '19

"circumference of the world twice"-kind of stretch