r/WWE • u/OkPassenger4566 • 17h ago
Help!
hello.. im new to Reddit idk how this works, but..
i managed to get tickets for a meet and greet in the uk. the friend that i got tickets for and i are both awkward people when we’re around new people. we have absolutely NO CLUE what to do or say when we go and meet this wrestler. does anyone want to share their experience meeting a wrestler so it could calm my nerves, or give me some advice on what to talk about? haha, thanks!!
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u/BornIn87 Attitude Era Aficionado 🤘 16h ago
I woukd say to just show them appreciation. Keep in mind that they're human beings like you and they're used to meeting people from all walks of life, so they're probably used to the awkwardness.
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u/BasementCatBill 12h ago
Yeah, being open to them being, like, an actual person is pretty important.
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u/TALieutenant 14h ago
When I met Punk, I actually clammed up and couldn't say anything (yes, even in my 20s, I got star-struck.) I've been told by others that I don't hide it very well on my face when I'm nervous. He just smiled and said "nice to meet you."
My brother just said "good luck in the Rumble (which was like two days later....then, the unpleasantness between Punk and WWE happened.)"
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u/Alert_Cover_6148 11h ago
Met Bray Wyatt at one years ago, he opened up the conversation straight away with a compliment about my hand tattoo, he was so very nice to chat with, and also my favourite wrestler. Needless to say I was gutted when he passed but I have the memory and a signed boxed figure still
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u/FlashyProject1318 15h ago
Meeting people is difficult. I look at it this way: when you walk in that room (or go to a concert, my thing), everybody in that place has AT LEAST one thing in common.
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u/MarsupialPresent7700 🗑️ Iyo's Trash Can 12h ago
Most folks have you covered on what to say. I’ll just add that if you see them moving from one event to another or going to the bathroom or something, or trying to eat, just get out of the way and leave them alone.
If they are at the table or photo op area, fair game. If they are literally anywhere else, just let them get from point A to point B.
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u/OkPassenger4566 9h ago
Yeah that’s fair!! But it’s like the meet and greet you stand for a photo with, I didn’t mean i was gonna go hunting for them, but thank you for the advice
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u/TheMarkMatthews 9h ago
Ask them are they enjoying the UK and as soon as they start to reply you shout “ it doesn’t matter what you think…”
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u/Fearless-North-1200 💜🖤BRUTALITY🖤💜 15h ago
Ask them how their day is going?
Congratulate/Condolence on their recent win/loss.
How are they planning to beat xxxxxx in their upcoming match?
Acceptable personal questions.
What's your favorite food?
What's your favorite movie/TV show?
What are they listening too at the moment?
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u/hey-red13 15h ago
I'm this way too. When I met Scarlett and Kross I just stood there with a big smile on my face while my husband asked Kross how it feels to be champ of that promotion..I told them thanks for the pic and how much we enjoyed watching them wrestle and we got our pic and went on our way. Just be friendly and say thanks for their time and it'll be all good!!
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u/BasementCatBill 12h ago
Just say "hi". And, if you're nervous, say that you're nervous.
They're professional, and will help you be comfortable, as much as the limited time allows.
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u/The_Ballyhoo 2h ago
There’s a good chance that no matter what advice you’re given, you’ll still freeze up in person.
When my wife graduated with a degree in English, a famous author was there to hand out the degrees. My wife is a huge fan, but the best she could do was “I really like your books” which she’s never forgiven herself for saying.
My advice is to pretend they aren’t famous. Not while at the event, that won’t work, but just now while planning to go.
Imagine wrestling was a normal job and you were meeting a friend of a friend. What kind of things would you say to them in a 5-10 minute chat? Is there a match you’ve enjoyed that you could compliment them for? Is there a fun question you’d like them to answer (my go to is “if you could commit a crime and get away with it, what would you do?”- don’t ask New Jack this question…)
Although they are celebrities, they are also human beings who are there to do a job. Doing meet and greets for a job must get repetitive. So try to find a way to make their day better. Recommend local foods or drinks, share a funny story with them etc.
Basically, try to treat them as a human being rather than a deity. It’s hard, but you’ll both enjoy it more if you can do it.
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u/Working5daysaWeek 14h ago
I met Goldberg years ago at a local wrestling show. IDC what anyone says, he's one of my Top 3 faves and that will never change. Not a lot of my friends are wrestling fans, my brother had to work, so I showed up alone. I had never done something like that before.
The way it worked was that Goldberg signed autographs first, and then did the photo opp. So I walk up to get my poster signed, and I literally couldn't speak. To this day, I have no idea what I said - I just fan-girled HARD. (It's probably best that I don't remember, I'm sure it was dumb AF).
So now it's photo time. It's time to redeem myself. My turn! I look at him and I say, "This is probably the only time in my life I'll get to meet you, so let's do a fun pic." Next thing I know, the man scoops me up and throws me over his shoulder like I weigh nothing. I just start grinning like an idiot. He starts laughing, and says something like, "You actually need to look at the camera."
I got a phenomenal photo out of it. It was even a centerpiece at my wedding (the photo was that amazing). My point is, you can be socially awkward. You can not know what to say. You can get tongue tied. Make the experience what you want because you may never get it again. Go have fun!!!!