How to Be a Jobber in Pro Wrestling

It's the chance to be a performer on a stage, possibly a national one. You can travel the country, maybe the world, and showcase your talents in front of thousands of screaming fans. Of course, the downside is that you must pretend you're getting beat up in a ring every night. Such is the life of a jobber in professional wrestling.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Prepare to lose every match. The main task of a jobber is to "put over" his opponent, or make him look good. Not only is your opponent meant to win, but also he should win impressively. Be prepared for him to dominate you.

2. Play to the crowd, especially before the match starts. They will usually cast you as the babyface (good guy) of the match, as your opponent will be portrayed as an intimidating bully that the crowd will hate.

3. Sell all your opponent's moves well. Make it look like all his slams and hits are very powerful, sending you reeling and causing massive damage.

4. Take advantage of any chance to show your skill. At some point in the match, especially if you're a veteran, you may get one chance to attack. Show off your best moves until it's the opponent's turn to dominate again.

5. Get out of the ring after losing so the other wrestler can have the spotlight. Sometimes, though, the story may have him hit you with a cheap shot or a chair afterward to get more negative crowd reaction.

6. Enjoy the rest of the wrestling show from the best seat in the house backstage. After it's over, you may end up having a beer with the same wrestler who beat you in the ring.

Tips & Warnings

• Wrestling jobbers usually come in two forms: Longtime veterans with some skill but not enough star power to make it to the top, and smaller wrestlers cast as victims that lose to more dominant competition.