On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, AEW TBS Champion Kris Statlander spoke about improving her in-ring promos, and overcoming her social awkwardness.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On trying to get better at her promos: “I still feel very awkward on the microphone and speaking all the time. I just force myself to do it a lot more often so I have to get better at it. I know I’m not the best at it and I know I’m not any special talker and I don’t have the best vernacular, and my tone isn’t always great and I come off very awkward. I’m aware of all that, but I know the more that I do it, the better I’ll be at it.”
On how she is socially awkward: “You’d be surprised how socially awkward I can be. I know a lot of wrestlers and people in wrestling, and I’m more comfortable around them. It is what it is at this point. I just don’t care. I know I’m awkward, I acknowledge it, I own up to it, and it’s something I can’t control. One of the things with wrestling promos is you have to be yelling and passionate. I’m passionate, I just don’t feel like yelling right now.”
Statlander will defend the TBS Title against the undefeated Julia Hart this Sunday at AEW WrestleDream 2023.
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Kris Statlander, the reigning AEW TBS Champion, recently opened up about her journey to improve her in-ring promos and overcome her social awkwardness. In a candid conversation on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Statlander shared her experiences and the steps she is taking to enhance her skills.
Statlander admitted that she still feels uncomfortable and awkward when speaking on the microphone. She acknowledged that she is not the best talker and lacks the best vernacular, tone, and delivery. However, she is determined to get better by pushing herself to do it more often. Statlander understands that practice is the key to improvement and believes that the more she works on her promos, the more confident and skilled she will become.
The AEW TBS Champion also revealed that she is socially awkward in general. Despite being around wrestlers and people in the wrestling industry, Statlander admitted that she still feels uncomfortable in social situations. However, she has come to accept her awkwardness and no longer feels the need to hide it. She believes that acknowledging and owning up to her social awkwardness is an important step towards self-acceptance.
Statlander also discussed the challenges of delivering wrestling promos, which often require yelling and displaying passion. While she is passionate about wrestling, she explained that she doesn’t always feel the need to yell. She understands the expectations of promos but prefers to express her passion in other ways. Statlander’s unique approach to promos showcases her authenticity and individuality as a performer.
In an upcoming event, Statlander will defend her AEW TBS Title against Julia Hart, who remains undefeated. This match will take place at AEW WrestleDream 2023, promising an exciting showdown between two talented wrestlers.
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Kris Statlander’s journey to improve her in-ring promos and overcome her social awkwardness serves as an inspiration to aspiring wrestlers and individuals facing similar challenges. Her determination to grow and her willingness to embrace her uniqueness make her a standout performer in the world of professional wrestling.