Pennsypinner's blog
Is There An After-Match "High"?
I had a much anticipated match Monday. A great opponent, and a hot sweatfest. I have been on this site now for a year and a half, and have been blessed to have 35+ opponents in a relatively short time. I have again noticed that since Monday after the match and even now two days later, I have an "excited" feeling....like an "after-match high". Just re-thinking the match, remembering the experience, and actually feeling uplifted by the recent match. With all the stressful events going on in the world, it is nice to have this feeling which makes me feel so good. I have had this feeling for many other post-match times. It is a great feeling. Just the fact that I got to meet another wrestler, had the pleasure of wrestling him, had a great experience again, now gives me this great feeling inside of me....that I cannot wait for my next new opponent or rematch with a previous one. I did a few matches before I found MF, and had the same feeling with those opponents as well. I am sure the feeling will subside in a few more days, but will probably return when my next match ends. Does anyone else get that "feeling"...or know what I am talking about? Would love to hear.
Slim 66 (32)
02/11/2022 16:29I had that same feeling with some of my opponents.. I can re wrestle them and re wrestle them , etc.
cdnwrestlingguy (1)
02/11/2022 16:30yup, i hear ya...it is quite a nice feeling..my match was last week and felt it days later....could start over today....
TakeThePunchesAI (13)
02/11/2022 16:31While I'm very selective about my matches, I can confidently say I had a lot of fun with five matches I've had in the ring. Those five matches I definitely had the high you speak of afterwards. Sometimes I was a little sore afterwards, exhausted and starving afterwards (my recent match), but when that spark is there you know it. So I've definitely had that more often than not. I put a lot of thought into the matches in the ring which makes it especially fun if the chemistry is there. My recent match chemistry was so good that we just went with it, lol.
BamaJDon41 (10 )
02/11/2022 16:38Makes sense to me. Your anticipations were validated by the experience. You looked forward to the match and then enjoyed it as much as you hoped you would. The match confirmed your belief that wrestling matches are really worth pursuing. May you have many more such matches.
Pennsypinner (62)
02/11/2022 16:41(em resposta à...)
Thanks Tough Guy!
Sands (19)
02/11/2022 17:17I have had that same feeling on occasions. It's a wonderful feeling!
Mainewrsl (44)
02/11/2022 17:58I know exactly what you mean and look forward to feeling that high after rumbling with you.
Pennsypinner (62)
02/11/2022 21:40(em resposta à...)
Ready for you Mainewrsl.....
Shoot (15 )
02/11/2022 18:01Attaboy! T Endorphins!
Peter Hughes (61 )
02/11/2022 19:15Definitely the endorphin high afterwards. Gotta love it!
RumblDudeHCNJ (5)
02/11/2022 20:38Absolutely!! I love that feeling
Reecer (4)
02/11/2022 22:44ABSOLUTELY there is!! In my last match bad, I remember driving home and just being a excited and thrilled from the rush that I had to pull over!! 😂
Wrestle Nell (19 )
03/11/2022 02:31I know the feeling, great chemistry with my opponents help fuel that
Ozrestler77 (4)
03/11/2022 10:56Every time I wrestle I get that after feeling. Even the next few days when I am sore...I enjoy that feeling...I have the biggest smile on my face for quite a few days
Victolin10 (29)
03/11/2022 11:56I get a before and after high, when I get a match it has to be planned with a lot of anticipation due that I live in Puerto Rico and dont get much action here and have to go to other countries and its a good feeling before and after of the majority of my matches, Im going after you PENNSYPINNER.
Pennsypinner (62)
05/11/2022 20:17(em resposta à...)
Waiting for you, Vic!
law306 (82 )
03/11/2022 13:18Yes, I know exactly what you mean. It’s a combination of feeling like you had the best sweaty and intense workout and also the competitiveness and great spirit of being with somebody. for me, wrestling makes me focus and open up much more than any other sport. I think this physical and mental awareness kicks in the endorphins and dopamine that makes us feel good for days after :)
JimDublin (9 )
03/11/2022 23:17Buddy you are awesome
Pennsypinner (62)
04/11/2022 01:59(em resposta à...)
Thanks, Tough Guy!
wrestlme37 (22)
04/11/2022 22:32I too get that great feeling after a match but does anyone get really nervous before?
elpectoral (16)
06/11/2022 01:04I know that feeling very well. Satisfaction, relief, amazement, and a big fat smile all the way home 😊
Pennsypinner (62)
06/11/2022 02:08(em resposta à...)
Yes.....that is the feeling!
foamfighter (1)
06/11/2022 15:39I consent. It's a thing. A wonderful thing.
Pennsypinner (62)
21/5/2023 22:35Just a follow-up to my blog....I have had a very eventful May, met five new opponents and had a rematch with an opponent from the west coast (I am in PA, USA).....experiencing this so-called "wrestling high" all month now....you six men who wrestled me in May know who you are.....had the rematch Friday and still experiencing the "high" from that match, and the other highs combined. Great men, great matches, great experiences.....thanks men for locking up with me. You guys were all awesome.
NorthernDon (13 )
17/1/2024 04:09Penny, it's a credit to you that you're still going around at that age.
If you ever get Down Under, game on 🤼♂️