Alright folks, lemme tell ya ’bout my little wrestling adventure – “wwe columbus” as I’m callin’ it. Buckle up, ’cause it was a wild ride!
So, it all started when I got this crazy idea. I’m a HUGE wrestling fan, always have been. And Columbus, Ohio, was hosting a WWE event. I thought, “Why not try to get backstage? Just for kicks!” Now, I’m not famous, don’t know anyone in the business, just a regular Joe. But hey, gotta try, right?
First thing I did was research. I scoured the internet, looking for ANY kind of contact info for the venue, the WWE, local news stations, anyone even remotely connected. I’m talkin’ deep dives into LinkedIn, Twitter, the works. I figured, gotta start somewhere.
Then, I started emailing. Cold emailing. Lots of it. I crafted these personalized emails, not just some generic copy-paste crap. I mentioned my love for wrestling, how I’d always dreamed of seeing behind the scenes, and how I’d be happy to help out in any way, even just fetch coffee or carry equipment. I didn’t expect much, but ya never know.
I also tried the social media route. I tweeted at WWE, at some of the wrestlers who were scheduled to appear, at the venue itself. I used relevant hashtags, tried to be engaging, not just a spam bot. Mostly got ignored, but whatever, gotta keep hustling.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. I actually got a response! It was from a local sports blogger. He didn’t have backstage access himself, but he knew a guy who worked security at the venue. He gave me the guy’s email. Jackpot!
I emailed the security guy, being super polite and explaining my situation. He was surprisingly cool about it. He said he couldn’t guarantee anything, but he’d see what he could do. He told me to come to the venue early on the day of the event and ask for him at the security entrance. Ballsy move on my part, showing up with nothing but a prayer!
Day of the event, I showed up way early. Nervous as hell. Found the security entrance, asked for the guy. Waited. Waited some more. Thought I was gonna get the brush-off. But then, he came out! We chatted for a bit, and he said, “Alright, look, I can’t get you all the way backstage, but I can get you into the arena during soundcheck.”
BOOM! Small victory, but a victory nonetheless. So, he snuck me in. I got to see the wrestlers practicing their moves, setting up the ring, testing the sound system. It was awesome! Not exactly backstage, but still way cooler than just sitting in the stands.
While I was there, I kept my eyes peeled. I saw a guy who looked like he knew what he was doing, walking around with a headset. I figured, what the hell, I’ll try one more thing. I walked up to him, introduced myself, and told him I was a huge fan and would be happy to help out with anything. He looked me up and down, then said, “Alright, we need someone to help carry some cables. You up for it?”
Hell yeah! So, for the next couple of hours, I was carrying cables, setting up equipment, basically being a glorified roadie. But I was IN the arena, helping out with a WWE event! It was insane. I even got to briefly talk to one of the wrestlers. Didn’t get backstage passes or anything, but I got to be a tiny part of the show.
After the event, I thanked the headset guy and the security guy profusely. I didn’t get everything I wanted, but I got way more than I ever expected. It was a crazy, amazing, unforgettable experience.
- Key takeaways:
- Don’t be afraid to ask. The worst they can say is no.
- Be persistent. Don’t give up after the first rejection.
- Be helpful. Offer to do something, even if it’s just something small.
- Be polite. Treat everyone with respect, even the people who seem unimportant.
Final Thoughts
This “wwe columbus” adventure taught me that sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of hustle and a whole lot of luck to make your dreams come true. Now, I’m not saying you can waltz into any WWE event and get backstage, but if you’re passionate about something and you’re willing to put in the work, you might just surprise yourself with what you can achieve. And honestly, the experience of trying is half the fun!
