Top 5 reasons you should book Rudy Charles for your next event
Every wrestling show needs a referee, but why should you book TNA’s Global Referee, Rudy Charles, for your next event? Here are the Top 5 reasons:
REASON #1: EXPERIENCE IN THE RING
Rudy began refereeing pro wrestling in 1996 and quickly worked his way up the ladder. He made his debut for TNA at their inaugural pay-per-view in 2002. He now appears every week on TNA’s new Indian TV series, @RingKaKing and recently appeared for the debuting @WWFX, the new international promotion that features some of the best talent in the world. He’s refereed in 40 different states, 8 different countries, 4 different continents and has been described as a truly global referee.
List of continents & countries Rudy has refereed in:
Asia
- India
- Philippines
Europe
- Ireland
- United Kingdom (England & Scotland)
North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States (40 different states & Puerto Rico)
South America
- Guyana
REASON #2: EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE SCENES
Rudy joined the TNA @ImpactWrestling creative/booking team in January, 2006 and worked directly with many of the most important figures in the industry, including Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter, Dutch Mantell, Vince Russo, Jim Cornette, Scott D’Amore, Mike Tenay and more. He was in the trenches at every creative meeting for almost four years.
Then, in May of 2011, Rudy Charles was the first person Jeff Jarrett hired to help with TNA’s new India project. The team of Jeff, Rudy, Dutch Mantell, David Lagana, Sonjay Dutt and more created Ring Ka King, which is now the most-watched wrestling television program in the world. For Impact and now Ring Ka King, Rudy has served as the go-to guy when things need to get done. [Email Rudy Charles]
REASON #3: PROFESSIONALISM
You’ve seen indy refs with untucked shirts wearing blue jeans and cowboy boots. You won’t get that from Rudy Charles. You’ll get someone who dresses like a professional and carries himself in that manner, as well. Rudy Charles will add a certain ‘big-time feel’ to your next event.
REASON #4: REFEREE UNIVERSITY
Rudy’s 2-hour course, called REFEREE UNIVERSITY, is the exciting interactive seminar that has helped dozens of up-and-coming referees take their game to the next level. Send your referees through this class and Rudy will work closely with each participant.
Rudy covers:
- positioning
- mechanics
- psychology
- plus much more!
Rudy will also assess each referee’s performance as he watches them referee a match. And if there’s a specific area your referee needs to work on, Rudy can help with that. This is a great way to take advantage of Rudy’s 15+ years of experience.
REASON #5: EXPERIENCE ON THE INDEPENDENT CIRCUIT
In addition to his time on the international stage, Rudy has maintained a close working relationship with many independent promoters and has helped behind the scenes there, as well.
Do you:
- need help marketing your show?
- want to evaluate your creative process?
- want to know how to find (more) sponsors?
- want to find creative ways to boost your bottom line?
Rudy has done all of these for independent promotions and can do them for yours, as well. You will see results.
Additionally, Rudy has also worked with many of the greatest in the industry. Want to bring a certain superstar wrestler in, as well? Rudy can help bridge that gap and make it happen. [Email Rudy Charles]
BONUS REASON: RUDY = FUN
Remember TNA Impact’s annual Thanksgiving show, when Rudy is always the referee for the “Loser must wear the turkey suit” match? Now you can bring that match to your promotion as well, as Rudy can bring the turkey costume with him!
Rudy has also refereed several unusual events, including the drinking contest between Eric Young vs. James Storm and Eric Young’s steak-eating challenge. Have an off-the-wall event you need a ref for? Rudy can help and bring an element of fun to it, as well.
Rudy also hosts the Rudy Charles Talk Show, one of the first of its kind on the Internet. Now entering its fourth season, Rudy chronicles his adventures as he travels all over the world and can feature your promotion and wrestlers!
OTHER RUDY CHARLES FACTS
- Referee for Spike TV’s PROS VS. JOES with Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Jimmy Smith (NFL) and Kendall Gill (NBA)
- Appeared in STING: MOMENT OF TRUTH movie
- Also referees college soccer and high school football and basketball
- Refereed the 92+ minute match involving CM Punk & Chris Hero (now known as Kassius Ohno)
- Got to fly across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans within the span of a week
- Karaoke extraordinaire
For more information on booking Rudy Charles, contact him at rudycharles123@yahoo.com, on Twitter or Facebook.
