WOO! Raven talks about Wrestling Psychology and Storytelling

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After 2 straight days of talking about his other fellow WOO luminaries, Raven is back to talking about his life and experiences in wrestling.

In this interview with Wrestling Shoot Interviews (WSI), Raven discusses his understanding of wrestling psychology, storytelling, and the importance of emotional involvement in wrestling. He also highlights his learning experiences and the evolution of wrestling narratives.

Unlike the previous 2 short interviews, this particular one is actually rather lengthy, clocking in at more than 11 minutes. Therefore, in the interests of catering to readers who're pressed for time, here's a quick summary below with the key points listed.

Summary of Raven's Interview:

• Early Days and Learning:

  • No family in the wrestling business.
  • Fan growing up, but knowledge came from understanding psychology and human nature.
  • Storylines focus on emotional involvement, as emotional pain is more impactful than physical pain.
  • Mentored by the Grappler in Portland, who taught him to think storyline-wise by asking the right questions.

• Psychology in Wrestling:

  • Wrestling psychology parallels real-life psychology.
  • Emphasizes the importance of storytelling and emotional engagement.
  • Good versus evil is the basic premise, with complexity added through interesting and creative storytelling.

• Respect and Learning in the Business:

  • Importance of respecting veterans in the industry.
  • Learning through experience and mentorship, driving veterans to shows, and understanding the progression of storylines.

• Importance of Storylines Over Matches:

  • Matches are less important than the storylines leading up to them.
  • Past wrestling shows relied heavily on squash matches to build anticipation for house shows.
  • Modern wrestling focuses more on storylines and character development.

• Jerry Jarrett's Theory:

  • Discusses Jerry Jarrett's idea of starting with truth in storylines to make the eventual fictional elements more believable.
  • Raven is unsure about the application of this theory but acknowledges Jarrett's great mind for the business.

I can certainly say that the overall talk about psychology and storylines are really very interesting to me, a casual wrestling fan. It certainly explains how wrestling manages to retain so many fans into adulthood even as we grow older and realise that "wrestling isn't real". 🤣

Give the video a watch in the link below if you are interested. Don't forget to show Raven and WSI your support by liking and sharing their video too!

Well, that's it for today. We will continue again tomorrow! 😁 WOO! 🎉

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