How to Sell a Wrestling Move

In the theatrical world of professional wrestling, the ability to make a match look authentic is a collaboration between both men in the ring. While it is the attacking wrestler's job to make sure his moves and attacks don't actually hurt his opponent, the other man must in turn "sell" the moves and make it appear as though he has been hit and hurt hard.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Know what moves your opponent likes to use in the ring. You need to know whether he prefers grappling, striking or flying maneuvers so that you can prepare for them accordingly.
2. Wait for your opponent's strike to barely make contact (have faith that he will pull his punches). Then spread your arms and legs while falling over, and add a small bounce to simulate the impact of the strike.
3. Tense up your body when your opponent prepares to lift you. This makes it easier for him to pick you up. Make sure you fall flat on your back when you are slammed to avoid real injury and then mimic pain in the area you landed on.
4. Remember the parts of your body that your opponent has struck. For the rest of the match, you'll need to act like those parts are still in pain.
5. Keep small packs of fake blood near, either under a wristband, inside your trunks or hidden within the ring. When you're hit with something like a chair or the ring steps, smear the blood on you when no one's watching.

Tips & Warnings

• Most wrestlers communicate with each other in the ring and reveal their next move while they're locked together. This allows them to help sell each other's moves.