Wrestling Trophies: Learning to Win From the Mat Up

Everyone wants to wrestle their way through to the trophies. But, short-term, results-oriented thinking does not very often lead to long-term sports success – or winning Wrestling trophies. Worse, such thinking can lead to grave consequences for anyone; children and professionals alike. What does lead to success is finding the proper balance between acquiring a skill set and motivation. Despite the fact that this can be applied to any sport, or any topic in general, this is crucially true when it comes to wrestlers. Wrestling is not for everyone; the characteristics one must possess include persistent physical fitness and a mental tenacity that cannot be compared to any other sport or activity.  

The sport of wrestling, that we continue to engage in today, dates back as long and as old as the most ancient of written stories and trophies. Although numerous versions are engaged in throughout the world similar objectives connect them all. It is played when two opponents try to hold each others shoulders down on a mat on the ground. A winner is declared upon one pinning the opponent or scoring more points through various movements.  

Trophies are (normally) rewards for winners. There are numerous trophies awarded in wrestling over the many different organizations that have come to represent the sport. Yet for these individual wrestlers nothing is more rewarding than winning a Championship or "title". In professional wrestling a title is a recognition promoted by professional wrestling organizations. It is as fulfilling as winning the MVP award for individual athletes or being named champions of the world. We’ve talked before about how trophies can be represented by other means than a figure and a marble base – and wrestling may be one of the greatest examples of them all.

Every wrestler enjoys receiving an award or trophy; and professionals are no exception – except they would rather see their trophy around their waist than up on a mantle. One of the most literally, fought over wrestling trophies is The Big Gold Belt. The Big Gold Belt is a historic professional wrestling championship belt that has represented multiple world championships throughout its history. Awarded to the champion this wrestling belt “trophy” has three large gold plates and was the first championship belt to feature a name plate onto which the champion's name was etched. It was originally designed in 1985 by silversmith Charles Crumrine and commissioned by Jim Crockett Promotions for NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. The original belt design was known for being unbranded as it only read "World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion" and bore no initials or trademark of its owner. In 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment, commonly referred to as WWE, added its logo to the design for copyright purposes.

Sports Trophies play an important role in all athlete lives. Wrestling trophies can serve as powerful reminders to keep wrestlers focused on the philosophy that they have demonstrated that shows they can and will work. Many educators have preached before about how sports can teach those involved about the values and disciplines that help people succeed in life. Wrestling trophies certainly have their own proponents.

also see: trophies, custom pins and corporate awards