Wrestling Promo Mistakes That Kill Your Heat

Jul 2

You only get one shot to make a first impression—and nothing kills crowd reaction faster than a bad promo.

In indie wrestling, especially in a character-driven company like Planet Wrestling, your promo is your audition, spotlight, and storytelling engine. But if you’re making these rookie mistakes? You’re burying yourself.

❌ Mistake #1: Rambling with No Purpose

If you’re not sure what you’re saying, neither is the crowd.

Fix:

Start with ONE clear message:

“I’m going to win the title.”
“I want revenge.”
“You disrespected me, and now you pay.”

Don’t talk in circles—talk like you mean it.

❌ Mistake #2: Copy-Paste WWE Clichés

Wrestlers yelling, “Let me tell you something…”
or doing a “cheap pop” for the town they’re in… it’s tired. It’s played out.

Fix:

Find YOUR voice. What would your character say that only you can say?

❌ Mistake #3: Misreading Your Role

Babyfaces who act cocky
Heels who ask for cheers
Confused alignment mid-promo

Fix:

Know if you’re the hero or the villain—and lean into it. The crowd should feel what you want them to feel.

❌ Mistake #4: Talking Too Long

Time is everything. Go too long, and the crowd turns on you—or worse, tunes out.

Fix:

Keep it under 2 minutes unless it’s a major segment. Leave them wanting more, not checking their watches.

🪐 Planet Wrestling Example

We’ve seen promising talent lose crowd interest mid-promo because they forgot these basics. And we’ve seen rookies win over entire venues by keeping it short, sharp, and real.