Actor and former WWE creative team member Freddie Prinze Jr. has given an update on his attempts to get his wrestling promotion off the ground.
On a recent edition of his “Wrestling With Freddie” podcast, Prinze Jr. said that while one partner said no, he remains optimistic about a second partner. He said,
“I have good news and bad news. The first place I went to, although I already thought they were going to pass because it had been a while, the first place I went to passed. I don’t want to bury them and put their name out there. That’s super disappointing. I legit just read that and reacted. That’s super disappointing and frustrating, although I will say, in hindsight, they didn’t ask a lot of questions you would get from someone who is excited about wrestling. They were much more basic and respectful questions. Maybe they were just being polite.”
He continued, “The second place I went to asked a ton of questions, very specific questions. The text said, without saying too much, that they are leaning towards saying yes. That is very much good news. I have another meeting after we record this, which is the third of six. I haven’t booked the final two, so right now, it’s the third of four. We potentially have six places. I’m really nervous about this place. It’s a bigger studio, so it’s a harder sell. The smaller places have given me more love about wanting to hear the pitch. I don’t want to screw it up. There is always a chance you’re in there with someone who hates wrestling and you’re not going to convince them and you know it.”
Prinze Jr. revealed in December 2021 that he wanted to start his own independent wrestling promotion. He recently revealed that he has been pitching to various outlets.
Freddie Prinze Jr. Provides Update on His Wrestling Promotion Endeavors
Actor and former WWE creative team member Freddie Prinze Jr. has shared an update on his ongoing efforts to establish his own wrestling promotion. Prinze Jr. discussed the progress of his venture on a recent episode of his podcast, “Wrestling With Freddie.”
During the podcast, Prinze Jr. revealed that while one potential partner had declined his proposal, he remained optimistic about securing a deal with another party. He expressed disappointment over the first rejection but acknowledged that the lack of enthusiasm from the initial partner was evident in their line of questioning.
“The first place I went to passed. I don’t want to bury them and put their name out there. That’s super disappointing and frustrating,” Prinze Jr. shared. “They didn’t ask a lot of questions you would get from someone who is excited about wrestling. They were much more basic and respectful questions. Maybe they were just being polite.”
However, Prinze Jr. had a more positive outlook regarding his second potential partner. He mentioned that they showed genuine interest by asking numerous specific questions and hinted that they were leaning towards accepting his proposal.
“The second place I went to asked a ton of questions, very specific questions. The text said, without saying too much, that they are leaning towards saying yes. That is very much good news,” Prinze Jr. revealed.
Currently, Prinze Jr. has already held three out of six planned meetings with potential partners. He expressed nervousness about an upcoming meeting with a larger studio, as it presents a more challenging opportunity to sell his vision. However, he noted that smaller venues have shown more enthusiasm and interest in hearing his pitch.
Prinze Jr.’s desire to establish his own independent wrestling promotion was first disclosed in December 2021. Since then, he has been actively pitching his idea to various outlets in the hopes of bringing his vision to life.
As the process unfolds, Prinze Jr. remains aware of the possibility of encountering individuals who hold a negative perception of wrestling. Despite this, he remains determined to make his case and convince potential partners of the potential success and excitement that his wrestling promotion can offer.
Fans of both wrestling and Prinze Jr.’s work eagerly await further updates on his progress and hope to witness the birth of a new and unique addition to the wrestling world.