Former WWE star EC3 shares important advice for young wrestlers (Exclusive)

EC3 has wrestled for NWA, TNA, WWE, and several other companies throughout his career. In an exclusive video, the 42-year-old gave some advice to anyone looking to make a name in the industry.

Since his second WWE run ended in 2020, EC3 has created the Control Your Narrative (CYN) and Exodus Pro wrestling promotions. As part of his job, the one-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion often shares words of wisdom with up-and-coming stars.

EC3 discussed his role as a mentor with host Dr. Chris Featherstone and former WWE writer Vince Russo on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Outlaws. Regarding young talents' willingness to learn, he stressed the importance of earning a living outside of the wrestling business.

"Wrestling is weird. Quality of reps are a big thing, too. So, for the aspiring independent wrestlers, especially people I'm bringing up, I kinda tell them pick and choose the ones [wrestling bookings] that you're going to get better at, live your life, because you're not making [enough] money wrestling. You're making money wrestling, but you need something to live," he said. [7:45–8:06]

Watch the video above to hear the panel's thoughts on WWE's latest roster cuts.

EC3 on the ramifications of WWE reducing live event schedule

In 2023, Endeavor purchased WWE and merged the company with UFC to form TKO. Since then, WWE has prioritized television broadcasts and significantly decreased its number of untelevised live events.

While EC3 understands the business decision, he thinks rookie wrestlers are missing the chance to learn from experienced stars.

"If you have a shoot job, as they would say, don't throw away a day of serving, where you're gonna make a few hundred bucks, to go drive four hours for 40 dollars on an indy with some local vet who's never left the town. The quality of reps is important. That was what [WWE] house shows were about because you had the younger, greener guys working with some veterans." [8:06–8:32]

The former TNA star also addressed one thing that has changed since Triple H replaced Vince McMahon as WWE's creative figurehead.

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Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.

When not watching and covering sports, Hart enjoys long-distance running, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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