Legendary wrestler and current AEW coach and agent, Jerry Lynn, recently shared some timeless advice for young and aspiring professional wrestlers. In a segment from Queen Aminata’s latest YouTube vlog, the ECW veteran discussed the mindset and work ethic required to succeed in the demanding world of professional wrestling. Lynn, who is highly respected for his decades of experience and his incredible in-ring ability, now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of stars in All Elite Wrestling, making his insights invaluable for anyone looking to make their mark in the business. His advice was direct and drew from his own experiences seeing the difference between those who are truly dedicated and those who are not.
Lynn first emphasized that success is directly proportional to the effort one is willing to put in.
“The advice I give any wrestler, even ones that are just thinking about doing this, is you’re going to get out of it, what you put into it. I had a call recently from a promoter about an appearance, and I asked him, I go, ‘well, how long of a drive is that?’ He says, ‘about five hours’, and I said, ‘well, that’s not bad,’ and he laughed. He goes, ‘I can tell you’re an old timer,’ and I said, ‘why?’ Because he said a five-hour drive isn’t bad. He says, ‘I can’t get these young people to drive two hours.’ And I said, ‘that’s pretty sad,’ That’s why I always tell him. You’re going to get out of it, but you get into it. How bad do you really want it?”
He also warned against becoming complacent once a wrestler has achieved a level of success.
“Now, you’re here. You’ve made it. You’ve got a contract. Some advice I can give you that I give to some other people who are already signed, never get comfortable. Never get complacent. You always got to remember there’s 5,000 people vying for your spot. You always got to up your game.”
