Conversations with Sless Taylor

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sless Taylor

Hi Sless, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I jumped into the world of sports during my 8th grade year, and I haven’t looked back since! I played football, ran track, and even fought my way through wrestling. I say fought, because I really didn’t have great interest for it however I was good and loved Smackdown.

Funny story: I almost didn’t give wrestling a chance at all! Back in 5th grade, I went to my first open mats, only to be heartbroken when I realized there were no ropes or turnbuckles to jump off of. Little did I know, professional wrestling is a completely different gimmick! Despite my initial disappointment, I developed a love for the sport, made amazing friends (some of whom I still talk to today), and created unforgettable experiences, so I can’t hate on amateur wrestling too much.

Once I graduated from college, I wanted to find a reason to stay in shape. I was still athletic and didn’t want to lose that part of my life. I dabbled in bodybuilding for a short stent, but honestly, I struggled to stay motivated. I mean, flexing muscles on stage just didn’t feel like a real sport to me. I needed real activities to engage my (probably undiagnosed ADHA) mind.

Sure, it takes serious dedication to reach the higher levels, but when it comes down to it, you’re just striking a pose for a few seconds. It felt a bit too vain for this small-town country boy.

So, I asked myself what I truly loved. A lot of ideas floated through my mind. Acting in movies had always intrigued me, and while I had dipped my toes in indie films, it just wasn’t cutting it. The time and money involved could be daunting, and then there’s the chance your scene gets cut or the whole project never sees the light of day. Plus, most of my roles were as the “sexy fireman” or something similar— seemed hard to get anyway if I wasn’t aloud to talk…

That’s when I thought about combining my interests. I took a look at bodybuilding and acting—both of which I respected—and realized they led me right back to my first love: professional wrestling.

It gave me a reason to stay in shape because almost all of my favorite wrestlers growing up were what we call “body guys” and trying to look like them was actually way more motivating for me. Which sounds weird, I wanted to look like a wrestlers who could also bodybuild if he really wanted to.

It also gave me a chance to act, but in a more impromptu way instead of the movies and plays I had done.

I had no clue how to become a pro wrestler, so I did some Googling. It turned out I just needed to find a school to get trained! That seemed pretty doable, so I googled again. This time I discovered there was a training facility only 40 minutes away from my house. Talk about luck! Some trainees drive 3 or 4 hours just for ring time, but I had a short commute. Once I was accepted, I had all the ring time I could dream handle. I eventually started to train the new trainees so that gave me a ton of repetition.

Since then, I’ve wrestled in 24 states, two countries, and a million fairs! I’ve had the chance to work with some big-name companies in the business, but what I treasure most is the incredible people I’ve met along the way. Each step of this journey has been a wild ride, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next!

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s been a great ride so far, but it’s been far from smooth. I’ve done 17+ hr car rides to wrestle a 6-man tag match, which meant I was only in the ring for about 4 mins. I’ve slept in cramped cars because I was out of town for a event and didn’t have enough for a hotel and the promoter wasn’t supplying one. I’ve done a few tours like that haha. Driving my personal car to each town, sleeping in the car and showering at the gyms close by.

But that’s all part of paying dues and getting your brand out there. And like I said before, I’ve been blessed to do experience that with some great people.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
It’s hard to really figure out what I specialize in because I do so much now. I’m a professional wrestler, an independent reporter (I don’t have a dog in the fight on either side, but I am the very first person to report on the roof the first Trump assassination attempt took place at.) a podcaster and I run a few businesses.

I’m really proud of all of it, but being able to break important news (like I can with live reporting) or getting a child to boo me (because I just did a cool dropkick to the face of his favorite wrestler) are proud moments that I can’t get enough of.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Most people are pretty shocked to learn my favorite type of music is country. Everyone is really surprised when I’m listening to country in the car or while working out. Guess I’m just a weird bird.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Slessismore.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slessismoree/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlessTaylorFanPage