So, I’ve been diving deep into this “Aleister Black” thing, and man, it’s been a ride. I figured I’d share my process, ’cause why not? Maybe it’ll help someone else out there, or maybe you’ll just get a kick out of my struggles.
First off, I had, like, zero clue what I was really getting into. I mean, I knew the name, vaguely, but that was it. So, I started where everyone starts: good ol’ Google. I typed in “Aleister Black,” and, well, down the rabbit hole I went.
I spent a good chunk of time just sifting through, you know, wrestling news sites, fan pages, and all that jazz. Got a basic overview of the character, the persona, the whole deal. Lots of black, lots of mystique, very intense. Okay, cool, I thought, I’m getting somewhere.
Digging Deeper
Then, I started to get a little more… intentional, I guess. I wanted more than just surface-level stuff. I wanted to see what made this guy tick, both in the ring and, like, as a performer. So, I started hunting down some of his matches.
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Watched some of his NXT stuff.
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Checked out the debut matches.
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And watched more wrestling.
Then I tried to learn his move set.
It was a mess at first. Trying to figure out the Black Mass kick, some of the submissions… Let’s just say I spent a lot of time rewinding and rewatching. Eventually, I started to get the hang of some of the basic moves, and I could, kind of, mimic some of the poses. Key word: kind of.
The Struggle is Real
The hardest part, honestly, wasn’t even the physical stuff. It was trying to capture that… intensity. That brooding, quiet menace. I’m just not that good at being serious, so I’d end up cracking a smile or laughing at myself, which, you know, totally ruins the whole Aleister Black vibe.
I recorded videos of myself, which was, um, cringe-worthy, to say the least. But it helped! I could see where I was messing up, where I needed to be more fluid, more… black-hearted, I guess.
I’m still nowhere near perfect. It’s a work in progress, for sure. But it’s been fun! And a little frustrating. And definitely a workout. It’s cool to try something completely out of my comfort zone, and this whole Aleister Black thing has definitely done that. Who knows, maybe I’ll keep at it, maybe I’ll move on to something else. But for now, it’s all about the Black Mass and the brooding. Wish me luck!
