Wrestler Ben Bishop Calls for Basic Necessities at Indie Shows Ahead of ACW Match

'Big Trouble' Ben Bishop stands out as one of the most recognizable names on the independent wrestling circuit.

The 7-foot wrestler has competed in several U.S. promotions. He faces Foxx Vinyer in a major match at Awesome Championship Wrestling's Reckoning next weekend at the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Bishop shared his views with Fox News Digital on changes he would make to the indie scene. He noted that small companies face big challenges in staging wrestling shows. Promoters must secure a suitable venue with a ring and backstage area, cover fees and set fair ticket prices.

"You gotta figure out where the sliding scale is. So, I get it. It’s tough. So, when I hear something like, ‘What would you change?’ It’s little things," Bishop said. "I think basic necessities on the independent scene is something that’s really important. The big joke in independent wrestling is like water is for the boys. Water is in the locker room. I think that’s a basic thing. I think that’s something that every promoter should be able to provide."

Bishop said promoters should also consider show timing. He believes events should last no more than two and a half hours, with showcase cards extending to three hours.

"I think people just want to enjoy wrestling and want to get out of there at a reasonable time, maybe go to dinner, maybe grab a drink somewhere and enjoy their night – have them leave wanting more," he said.

Bishop added that wrestlers get to do what they love, though some indie shows outperform others. He has worked them all.

Awesome Championship Wrestling sets itself apart from other indies, Bishop said. The MJN Center offers a beautiful locker room with ample space, enough chairs and even couches. Snacks and catering keep performers satisfied – a rarity on the circuit.

"It leaves the locker room happy. Nobody’s miserable in that. And if nobody’s miserable and everyone’s happy, then the product is gonna be better," he said. "Nobody’s worried about, ‘Oh, I haven’t eaten in eight hours,’ or ‘I’m dying of thirst here. I can’t find a water bottle.’ It’s all those little things. But I just think basic necessities, if indies could just take care of that. I’m not asking for a huge spread. I’m not asking for sandwiches or pasta or anything of that stuff. Some water, basic things, and I think that could go a long way on the indies scene."

Bishop recently supported Richard Holliday at ACW events. Holliday lost the ACW Heavyweight Championship to Killer Kross but gets a shot against IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Andrade next.

ACW Reckoning is set for May 16.