In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, professional wrestler Nic Nemeth took a trip down memory lane and reflected on how WWE used to deal with newcomers when he first joined the company around two decades ago. Below, you’ll find some of the most fascinating points from the podcast:
Discussing WWE’s strategy for dealing with fresh talent back then, Nemeth said: “Upon my entry into WWE, I was informed that the average television exposure duration for new recruits is 3.1 years. The duration varies from a few days for some to an extensive 35 years for others, such as The Undertaker. Most probably, you’ll be here for a year or two and then you’ll segue into independent wrestling. The key question is, how would you choose to leverage the brand you’ve nurtured in WWE?”
Reflecting on how this shaped his professional stance, he noted, “The goal is to retain relevance. It’s imperative to be the topic of conversation constantly… Your career should be a roller coaster ride. You should take a sabbatical at times and remain elusive. Wrestling fans being tremendously loyal, would stick with you if they find you impressive. They followed me into comedy, an arena I hadn’t explored before, and 15 years later, they are still turning up to my gigs. They display incredible loyalty and will support you as you venture into different pursuits.”
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