Section 1

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Please fill out each line with the requested information. Please double check that all information including spelling is correct. 

 

First and Last Name: your legal name

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RTBW Display Name: the name that you chose during account set up that displays as you on the platform.

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Address: Your current address (You may use the address where you live or where you receive mail.)

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Phone: your current phone number (you may use a personal number or your business number)

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Email: your current email address (Please use the same email that you used when you registered for your RTBW account)

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Section 2

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Company Name: enter the name of the company you are employed by, volunteer with, or own that is associated with the wrestling industry (this is not requesting information on any employment that is outside of the wrestling industry). If your activity is self owned and operated but not registered as a business you may type "N/A" on the Company line

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Position: your position where you are employed or volunteer. If you own the company you may say "Owner."  If you typed N/A for Company Name you should still give a description of the position you fulfill (such as "social media content creator") on this position line.

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Dropbox: Please choose the statement that best describes you

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Explanation Box: type in this space to explain if you choose "Other" or if you wish to further define or explain the answer you chose.

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Section 3

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Read the statement and check the box to acknowledge that you have read and understand.

"ALL applications must be submitted with either URL Links and/or File Uploads with verification of your position"

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You are provided here 5 spaces to provide URL links and descriptions and 5 spaces to provide files and file descriptions. Based upon your position or company you can use either or both to submit verification of your position within the wrestling industry. You must provide a minimum of 2 of either links or files or a combination of the two options. You may provide a maximum of 5 links and/or 5 files. See below for examples. 

Link Description: use these boxes to describe what the URL link your providing links too

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Links: use these boxes to give URL links to things that verify your claims

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File Description: use these boxes to describe the file that you are submitting

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File Upload: click the +File Upload button then choose the file you wish to upload

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RTBW is open to many forms of verification. Here are some examples of things you may wish to submit. Please remember that because the wrestling industry does have a variety of positions both paid and volunteer your link or file may not be listed here in these examples but that should not deter you from submitting it if you believe it will help us verify your position. This list of examples is not all inclusive or to say that these are the only links or files that will be acceptable. If you are unsure or have questions please reach out to fan services before submitting your application.

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For those employed by or volunteer at a professional or amateur wrestling promotion:

an employee ID or letter from your employer, your name and position listed on official company website, pay stubs or tax records that clearly show the name of the employer.

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For those employed by or volunteer at a professional wrestling school or training facility

an employee ID or letter from your employer, your name and position listed on official company website, pay stubs or tax records that clearly show the name of the employer.

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For those employed by or volunteer at a sports or wrestling company that is not a promotion

an employee ID or letter from your employer, your name and position listed on official company website, pay stubs or tax records that clearly show the name of the employer. Links or files that will further explain your position and how it relates to the wrestling industry. 

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For those who are wrestling or sports journalist or media: 

an employee ID or letter from your employer, your name and position listed on official company website, pay stubs or tax records that clearly show the name of the employer. Links to articles, posts,  or stories that you have contributed or written. Links to your social media accounts where you are represented as a journalist or media. If the social media accounts are not your personal name then please also give screenshots of account ownership page where it clearly shows you as the owner of the account. If the link is to social media accounts owned by your employer please indicate this in the description and indicate whether or not you are responsible for the account or are only a contributor. If you are only a contributor please give us examples of the posts you have contributed. Any examples of your published or posted work. You may include short video clips if you have done live reports, interviews, or podcasts. 

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For those who are wrestling social media influencers: 

Links to your social media accounts. If the account is not in your name or you use a stage name or you use a business name please also include screenshots of the account ownership page that clearly shows you as the owner of the account. Please note that in order to be considered for a Pro account your social media account must have a following of 5,000 or more. If you have multiple social media accounts at least one must have a minimum of 5,000 followers. The only exception to the 5,000 minimum followers on social media is if in addition to your social media you have additional industry activity such a running a website with significant monthly traffic, own or admin a group, forum, message board with significant membership or traffic, have a video channel or podcast with significant viewership. Please include any files or links of proof of these things if you are unsure if your social media presence alone will qualify. 

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Wrestling podcasters or video channels:

Links to your podcast or video channel accounts. If the account is not in your name or you use a stage name or you use a business name please also include screenshots of the account ownership page that clearly shows you as the owner of the account. Please note that in order to be considered for a Pro account your account(s) must have a following of 5,000 or more. If you have multiple accounts at least one must have a minimum of 5,000 followers or 5,000 monthly views/traffic. The only exception to the 5,000 minimum followers/views is if in addition to your podcast or video channel you have additional industry activity such a running a website with significant monthly traffic, own or admin a group, forum, message board with significant membership or traffic, have social media account with a minimum 5,000 followers. We also will accept files that include viewership or traffic statistics showing the appropriate amount of views and traffic.  

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Owner or admin of wrestling forums, groups, message boards ect:

Links to your product. If the account is not in your name or you use a stage name or you use a business name please also include screenshots of the account ownership page that clearly shows you as the owner of the account. If you are an admin only (not the owner) please include a screenshot of the membership page clearly showing you as an admin.  Please note that in order to be considered for a Pro account your account(s) must have a following or membership of 5,000. You may also want to include any social media accounts associated with your primary product.

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Owners or managers of wrestling social media accounts or websites:

Links to your social media account(s) or website(s). Ownership page or information showing you as the owner or a manager or an admin. Traffic statistics showing a monthly viewership of 5,000 visits or views. If you are also responsible for content creation examples of posts or other things you have contributed. A letter from the owner of the accounts or site clearly naming you and your position with them (does not matter if it is a paid or volunteer position)

 

Artists whose work primarily focuses on wrestling:

​Links to the online location where you display your work whether that be on social media or your own websites or an alternate website or app ect. We require that artists have a minimum following of 1,000 either on their social media or monthly traffic on your website. Examples of your work.

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Own or are employed by wrestling stores (on or offline) selling fan gear, collectables, memorabilia or event tickets:

If you are the owner you may submit business registration or business taxes, links to your website if you sell online or the address of your brick and mortar location. For stores to qualify you must have a monthly revenue of at least $2,000 and have been in business a minimum of 1 year. Please include a recent months sales reports. Please note that in this category the store must primarily selling wrestling related items. If the majority of the store is not wrestling you may not qualify. 

 

If you are an employee you may submit an employee ID or letter from your employer, your name and position listed on official company website, pay stubs or tax records that clearly show the name of the employer. Your employer must have been in business a minimum of 1 year. Please note that in this category the store must primarily selling wrestling related items. If the majority of the store is not wrestling you may not qualify. 

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***Please Note once again that any application received with no url links or files will be automatically declined with no refund.***

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Section 4

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Text Box: please use this space to add any additional comments, explanations, or thoughts that you think we need to know or take into consideration when reviewing your application.​

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Application Fee: There is a $100 non refundable application fee. You will be taken to a checkout screen after you submit the application where you will pay the application fee. If you do not complete the checkout your application will not be complete therefore will be automatically denied. 

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Signature Box: Type your signature into the box after you have read the statement to acknowledge your agreement. 

"I understand that I am applying for an upgrade to a Pro account. I have reviewed the form information and instructions and certify that to the best of my knowledge that I do qualify. I understand the role and responsibilities of a Pro member. I also understand that the application fee is non-refundable regardless of whether my application is approved or denied. I understand that if I am denied I will receive only 1 opportunity to appeal. If my appeal is denied I must wait 1 year to reapply."

 

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Click the Submit button to go to the checkout screen

Complete Checkout

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All applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. If you have not received an update 14 business days after submitting your application you may reach out to Fan Services. If you application is  approved RTBW will add the Pro badge to your profile and you will have access to Pro Only benefits. You will also receive a message to confirm that you have been approved. 

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If you application is  declined you will receive a message with details and an explanation. If you believe this was in error or additional information has been requested or you have additional verification to supply you may submit an appeal by replying to the message. Please note that each application will receive only ONE opportunity to appeal. If your appeal is denied you must wait a minimum of 1 year before you can reapply. 

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