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He Quit Tech to Build Singapore’s Top Pro Wrestling Company [TBS 27 ft GrappleMax]

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What does it take to build a pro wrestling company in Singapore—where wrestling is more than just entertainment, but also about branding, community, and business strategy?

Meet Greg Ho, Founder, GrappleMax Pro, a pro wrestling academy, events company, and community space that’s shaking up the local scene. We talk about:

  • The unexpected origin story of Grapple Max
  • Why pro wrestling isn’t just about the ring—it’s about storytelling, stage presence, and even personal branding
  • The grind of turning a side hustle into a full-time venture
  • Building traction with communities, sponsors, and even the People’s Association
  • The bigger vision: taking wrestling from community centers to festivals and beyond

Greg shares candid lessons about resilience, business pivots, and the emotional side of entertainment entrepreneurship. Tune in—you’ll see pro wrestling (and business) in a whole new light.

What We Discuss:

  • 00:19 - Can you introduce yourself?
  • 03:59 - Have any wrestlers used their brand to achieve professional success?
  • 05:34 - How did you start building this alongside your full-time job?
  • 08:00 - How was my match or move? Did it look cool?
  • 11:09 - What’s the story behind convincing the Japanese sensei to come out of retirement?
  • 12:19 - Was the business model always a two-tier system with training and events?
  • 18:30 - Where is the business now?
  • 24:06 - Is the business model still focused on the school, with events as a side business?
  • 28:00 - How are you structuring the event side and who’s footing the bill?
  • 33:14 - How has the sponsorship side been? Who have you talked to?
  • 36:53 - What are your next steps beyond the festival model?
  • 39:45 - Have you projected your total addressable market?
  • 41:01 - Is there potential for working professionals to become wrestlers?
  • 42:58 - Any advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the IP space?

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