Author: Andrew 'Shark' Carter
When I began writing these, I planned to keep them in chronological order. However, there are so many awesome stories I want to get out that outweigh the timeline, so I’ll be bringing my A-Game over the next couple of months with some juicy content. I am skipping forward now to the year 2012. I’ve been blessed to have been offered multiple tryouts before. However, my first tryout will always be the most unique and personal experience I’ve had with WWE. This is the first WWE Tryout, I had. Firstly only a select few got the chance to be apart…
They say you never stop learning in the wrestling business, and truer words have never been spoken. What does everybody want? Al Snow. I found myself in a unique spot now where I’m no longer just a wrestler. While this was never my desire, it became a necessity due to where I was based in the world. I’m slowly beginning to find out I’m not just a promoter either as the business continues to grow. I now find that my job titles include Promoter, Wrestler, Booker, Talent Relations, web designer, social media manager, DVD Production, Media, video editor, equipment manager,…
Sorry, it’s been a while since the last blog. I’ve seen super busy down here. But I found a free moment to sit down and write this one so hopefully its worth the wait. As we venture to return home and take a huge gamble. The wrestling business is always an unpredictable game. With Lance Storms training out of the way, my very first US tour completed and my visa temporary visa is up it’s now time to return home. It’s a bittersweet feeling because naturally I’ve had the time of my life doing what I love but I also…
The first leg of my inaugural USA tour is now done and dusted. If you are just joining my blog for the first time, I will quickly recap. I finished training in Canada under former WWE Superstar Lance Storm. Flew out to America but almost wasn’t allowed, Worked my first show with a wrestling legend in Demolition Ax, Almost got stabbed by a fan working heel, picked up extra work, and did my first ever triple shot (Three shows in one day). Naturally, for me details, you can view my previous blog but for now, Let’s move on to the…
So here we are getting heat. For those that read the last blog, this was my final match in Indiana before heading off to Milwaukee. The location, South Bend, Indiana. The company, Evo Pro Wrestling. The Goal of the show was to help get the champion, Colin Troy, over even more. Troy was a young clean babyface with all the potential in the world. To get more heat on myself. Earlier in the night, the Idea would be that I join the main Heel Faction called “The Players Club”. But with the Australian addition to the group, the faction would…
In the last blog covered wrapping up in Calgary and getting ready for my first trip to the United States of America. The place I wanted to visit ever since I was a little kid. The land of opportunity. In the last edition of Shark Tales I explained how my first booking was billed as Lance Storm Student vs HBK Student. This would be my first but not last encounter with Erico. Welcome to America. I felt like a total Independent wrestler at this point. I’ve spoken to promoters, worked outmatch fees, accommodation, travel and fun things that go on…
Bumping, Running the ropes, cardio drills, basics, and repeat. This was now routine for the last month and a half, 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. I had heard rumors from previous Storm Wrestling Academy alumni that close to this time, a day was set aside known as “Chop Day” Was it just a rib to try to get a reaction? Was it real? Days would pass and we would hear through the grapevine “It’s more than likely going to be tomorrow or the day after”. Here is how I was wrapping up in Calgary. Days had passed,…
Andrew “Shark” Carter returns with another of his Shark Tales where today we head off to Calgary for Shark’s first few days and his meet with his future trainer. None other than the man, the myth, the legend…Lance Storm! Money is saved, Fitness up, Doctors have signed off on a health release which means, It’s time to pack and officially move to Calgary to begin my Pro-Wrestling journey. It’s a whirlwind of emotions as its the first time in my life I would be moving out of home, traveling overseas alone and being a responsible adult haha. The flight from…
Florida or Calgary, that is the question? I hope everyone enjoyed the debut blog of Shark Tales. This week I will be delving into the tough choice of where I wanted to train. There is a lot you have to think about when you begin your journey into the world of Pro-Wrestling. The most important thing (at least in my mind) is which school to attend to become the best that you can be. I feel it’s important to look at the school or trainer and to look at all aspects such as what have they achieved in the business,…
Firstly I want to welcome everyone to my new blog thanks to ProWrestlingPost.com. This is where we begin, albeit from the start. It’s going to be fun reflecting back on the best times of my life. Hi, I’m Andrew “Shark” Carter and my career, it’s been pretty crazy. Before we can talk about the WWE tryouts, The overseas tours, the friendships, the big-name matchups and moments we have to start at the beginning. While my Pro-Wrestling journey started when I moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada and trained with former WWE Superstar Lance Storm. My wrestling journey began much earlier than…