Today we’d like to introduce you to Denzel Rollins.
Hi Denzel, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started in Memphis about two years after I got out of the Army.
I went into a now or never type of mode, I looked up any and all schools I’m my area where I could learn to wrestle and eventually settled on the RSWF (Real South Wrestling Federation) Academy owned by The SoulTaker a vet on the Memphis wrestling scene.
I showed up one Tuesday and started training that following Tuesday, March 23rd, 2019, 3 days before my birthday, and now here I am.
Most of my training was with Reno Diamond though I started training initially with Todd Michaels the co-owner of the promotion. Chris Lexx, Big Ace, V-man, and Dj Brown also had a hand in my training dropping in from time to time.
It got to a point where I was always there so the taker gave my keys to the building so I could come in and work on some things on my own which I really appreciate.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been that’s for sure I started a year before Covid so my second year really got derailed by that.
About 9 months of the year, I was out of the ring when I had just started to really hit my stride, although in a way it was a blessing in disguise. After promotions started to open back up, I took the opportunity to start getting out to different shows and getting my name out there.
Before that, I had wrestled almost exclusively at RSWF, I definitely think there were positives and negatives for my career coming out of the pandemic but you gotta take the bad with the good.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a technical professional wrestler by the specification.
I specialize in the sports-based side of pro wrestling learning the intricacies of the craft, telling a story through the art of combat as well as with my and my opponent’s body. I’m known for a more submission-based mat wrestling style, a lot of limb working, unique holds & transitions, etc.
The thing I would say that makes me the proudest is when people go out of their way to compliment my work whether it’s my peers, the fans, or the promoter it feels really nice to know your hard work is appreciated and admired.
I think something that sets me apart is my passion I’m almost always studying wrestling or combat sports in some form to try to add to or alter my skill set to make myself more of a unique attraction in the ring. I try to have a very different look and presence in the ring so the crowd looks at me like “wow this guy is legit.”
Or “Wow, I like him he’s way different from everyone else.”
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Work ethic definitely.
I have a want to succeed so I only surround myself with people with that same motivation and goal. That was a driving force behind me joining into a group with Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts as the YungGoats they have a drive and passion for this which is unmatched and has unlimited potential.
Sometimes people will take it the wrong way but I have a specific goal or rather many specific goals both short-term and long-term. In order to reach the goals, I have to put myself in the best positions to succeed I have to work the right shows, and the right Wrestlers and meet the right promoters.
At the same time, I have to make sure I am in the best shape possible ensure my craft is sharp, and remain open to opportunities. It’s a lot to juggle and manage but it’s a good problem to have.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @kiingzel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denzel.rollins.96
- Twitter: @kiing_zel
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCv5C2XeoTcjVcKV-k3ECkcQ
