Alright, check this out! So, I saw this wild idea floating around about a dude, a pro wrestler no less, dressing up as a woman to fight another woman. I thought, “Damn, that’s messed up…but also kinda hilarious and definitely worth exploring.” I had to see if I could actually pull it off, even in a small way.
First thing I did was hit up my buddy, let’s call him “The Mountain” because, well, he’s huge. I needed a wrestler-type body to work with. Explained the idea, and after a solid five minutes of him just staring at me like I was nuts, he was in. Said he always wanted to try on a dress anyway. Go figure.
Next up was the dress. This wasn’t as easy as I thought. I wanted something that looked vaguely like a wrestler’s outfit but was obviously a dress. Ended up finding this sparkly, bright pink number at a thrift store. It was hideous, but perfect. Added some fake boobs made from, uh, strategically placed socks (don’t judge), and a blonde wig that looked like it had been attacked by a weed whacker.
Now for the opponent. Couldn’t just grab any random woman. Needed someone who could actually sell the bit and not get legitimately pissed off. My cousin, Sarah, who’s a total badass and has a great sense of humor, volunteered. She even practiced some wrestling moves with The Mountain beforehand so it wouldn’t just look like a couple of goofs flailing around.
Here’s where things got interesting. We set up in my backyard, cleared a space, and I started filming. The Mountain, looking absolutely ridiculous in that pink dress, walks out, flexing and trying to look intimidating. Sarah comes out, all serious and ready to rumble. The look on her face when she saw The Mountain in the dress was priceless. She almost lost it right then and there.
The “fight” itself was mostly comedic. Lots of exaggerated moves, ridiculous grunting, and The Mountain tripping over his heels. Sarah played it straight, which made it even funnier. At one point, she even ripped off his wig, which sent us all into hysterics.
The whole thing was a disaster, but in the best way possible. The video quality was terrible, the acting was worse, and the entire premise was kinda offensive, but we were laughing so hard we were crying.
Lessons learned?
- Pro wrestling is harder than it looks, even when you’re not wearing a dress.
- Finding the right people who are willing to embrace the absurdity is key.
- Don’t underestimate the power of a bad wig.
Would I do it again? Probably not. But it was a damn fun experiment. And I now have some blackmail material on my buddy The Mountain for life.
