Christopher Ford is a former professional wrestler who went by the ring name Crowbar. He has been part of multiple promotions including WCW, ECW, WWE, and he’s also made appearances on AEW.
During an interview with APP.com, the former WCW Superstar opened up about his struggles and efforts to become a professional wrestler whilst studying Physical Therapy.
“When I first got involved, I junior in high school (Rutherford), and I saved my money to go to wrestling school. My parents had to sign a waiver, we had a deal as long as I pursued an education, they would have no problem with it. They signed off, I was 17, and after I turned 18 and graduated, I went to college. Physical therapy school. The entire time I was doing it on weekends wrestling,” Crowbar said.
Crowbar always had Plan B ready
During the same interview, the former WWE wrestler mentioned that if one is preparing to become a professional wrestler, then he or she should have a ‘Plan B.’
“You have to have a Plan B if you want to be a wrestler. Work really hard, You can do both. I did both, full time college and physical therapy student. Show up, I had to go to class, there were no online classes. And when I came home, I would study, go to the weight room if I didn’t have a match on the weekend, I would go to a gym and train. I’d be on the road all weekend.
“Then I would get back to my hotel or in my locker room, I would study. During that time, I just had no real social life. You can do a lot of things, focus on multiple goals, but you’ll have to give something up. Fun, socialization, video games, I love doing that, but I didn’t have time. It can be done, pursuing multiple goals, if you want to do it badly enough. Reach for the stars, go for your greatest dream, but do it responsibly.”
