oldschoolclassics Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Fancy hanging out for the evening with UK stars such as Jonny Storm, Andy Boy Simmonz, Kris Kay, and many more...  Plus getting to watch the shows for FREE?  TNT Wrestling Alliance require volunteers to help with setting up and taking down the show, after which you can hang out as the crew socialise after the show  A good way of getting into the business, or if you just wanted to hang out with wrestlers for a few hours and watch shows for free  Limited spaces available so send a PM if you're interested  Thanks  The TNT Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalpinhead Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 do you mean free ring crew ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted March 30, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 30, 2011 Have you not got any trainees or friends/family members you can use like other promotions...? It's a bit mad to trust someone from a fan forum you're not paying to set up and take down your equipment, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstar69 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 love to do something like that but i live in Newcastle so i couldnt just turn up it I was closer i defo would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerously420 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Is anyone else not terrified at the thought of a promoter advertising looking for help setting up a show and in return they get to sit and watch the show for free? Does that mean there is no one there that is experienced in building a ring going to be on hand? That just scares me the thought of well known professionals going into a ring that could be poorly constructed and end up collapsing during the show and casuing not only injury to workers but also fans sitting at ringside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micken Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Lets be fair...dont think its that extreme. Probably just needing hands to lift and shift as someone who knows what they are doing builds the ring, get them to carry in the posts, boards ect.. and hold things in place whilst someone (probably the person who owns the ring) does the actual assembly. Â I very much doubt anyone would trust their ring to someone they didn't know "right guys, ring is in the van, here is some spanners, I'm off for a cuppa" isn't what will happen. Â Its how the trainees learn to build the ring..holding stuff and watching whats going on until one day it's their turn. Â Advertise on Gumtree...I'm sure someone unemployed or a student wanting to see a free show will do 30mins each side of the show up for a "Lift 'N' Shift" graft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoH Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. Â Plus give people insight how to run a show, people on this forum as from time to time ask whats needed to run a show or promotion, and the best way to learn is to take up this type of offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted March 31, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 31, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. And that's why the British wrestling scene isn't worth billions like Alex thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cena Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've heard some mental stuff on here today, but this may just take the biscuit. Â Are these 'businesses' for real? Seriously, it's starting to mash with my head. On one hand, you've got Alex Shane saying that the FWA has proven that the British wrestling industry is worth billions and then you've got a so-called wrestling company asking members of a fan forum if they'd like to help in the set-up of their show. Â It's a complete joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoH Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. And that's why the British wrestling scene isn't worth billions like Alex thinks... Â I wasn't aware Alex (Shane I presume) said that. I don't think all the groups, from All Star to the very small time low end promotions who perform in front of their family and friends could total a Million if they pooled all their resources together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted April 1, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 1, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. And that's why the British wrestling scene isn't worth billions like Alex thinks... Â I wasn't aware Alex (Shane I presume) said that. I don't think all the groups, from All Star to the very small time low end promotions who perform in front of their family and friends could total a Million if they pooled all their resources together. Â Alex Shane is the founder of the BWC, a British Wrestling Coalition that has worked alongside members of Equity to get this ruling passed. "It is a tremendous day for our industry," he said. "Ours is an industry that was once a national institution watched by millions every Saturday and attended by the Royal family. It is about time British wrestlers were given the same respect for what they do as actors and stuntmen, because we are both of those things in many senses. The Equity decision allows us to get well and truly on our way to achieving a new golden age of television wrestling here in the UK once more. The US industry is worth billions and there is no reason why our own could not be too, as the FWA's recent mainstream attention has proven." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Does that mean there is no one there that is experienced in building a ring going to be on hand? Yes, that's exactly what it means. There'll be a bunch of guys from a wrestling forum trying to work out how a ring goes together. Â Or, it may mean that they have people who know how to do it but would like some volunteers to help them, just like it says in the original post. You don't have to be qualified to help unload a van or carry shit you know. Â Get a fucking grip. Â I can't personally see what the problem is. The trainees will still be building the ring most likely, whilst any volunteers who want to save cash on paying for the show can earn their tickets by helping to carry shit and do a bit of labouring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1PW Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. And that's why the British wrestling scene isn't worth billions like Alex thinks... Â I wasn't aware Alex (Shane I presume) said that. I don't think all the groups, from All Star to the very small time low end promotions who perform in front of their family and friends could total a Million if they pooled all their resources together. Â TNA do exactly the same. have fans etc all flying the cities they run in, in exchange for tickets. its not an uncommon thing by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted April 1, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 1, 2011 I don't think its a particular bad thing to ask for volunteers, I think most Wrestling promotions have their volunteers helping out at various towns going back to the WOS days. Photographers, people filming Camcorders, putting up flyers, being the cornerman or waving a flag behind the Wrestler to the ring, etc. It won't be the volunteers themselves doing all the 'Fitter jobs' setting up the ring, as someone said it will be the labouring side of things. And that's why the British wrestling scene isn't worth billions like Alex thinks... Â I wasn't aware Alex (Shane I presume) said that. I don't think all the groups, from All Star to the very small time low end promotions who perform in front of their family and friends could total a Million if they pooled all their resources together. Â TNA do exactly the same. have fans etc all flying the cities they run in, in exchange for tickets. its not an uncommon thing by any means. Yeah, but that's supplement to a core marketing team who secure print advertisement in newspaper and magazines and any other media they decide to use, and the shows are set up by professional ring masters and stage builders. Â The way the original post was worded sounded like the organisation wanted people to come and set up the show (for a free viewing) where TNA would have professionals in that capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1PW Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Got Ya. Â Check your email btw when you can please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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