Made: Dov Is Made Into a Wrestler

Meet Dov, an eccentric teen who loves to perform. Whether it's singing, dancing, acting or playing his sax, Dov's strengths shine within the performing arts community at his school. Unfortunately, these talents don't make him cool within the more popular circles. Many of Dov's fellow classmates--especially some of the football players--have been making fun of him. Dov is tired of the jocks stepping on him, so before the year is over he is going to get in touch with his tougher side and be MADE into a varsity wrestler. Dov isn't just getting MADE for the respect of his fellow classmates--he's also in it for the chicks. One chick in particular has captured this Romeo's heart and her name is Evelyn. Evelyn is in all of Dov's classes and he's always looking for ways to impress her. Evelyn only sees Dov as a friend but he hopes that making the wrestling team will change that. To get ripped, Dov is going to need a little help. Coach Gene Mills is the best wrestler in Syracuse University history; he's won three World Championships and owns Pin to Win Wrestling. With his help, Dov hopes he will be a lean mean wrestling machine in no time. Gene wants to whip Dov into shape quick so he sends him to the Journey Man Club, one of the premiere wrestling establishments in New York State. At the club, Dov works hard at running and lifting and he even gets to do some wrestling. Frank, the club's head instructor, puts Dov up against an eighth grader who beats him easily. Dov definitely has the right attitude but he is gonna need a lot of physical training to get good enough for the varsity wrestling team. The next day, Gene stops by Dov's crib with a little surprise. He brings over mats for Dov's basement so he can practice at home. With only five weeks until Dov's first match, Gene isn't wasting a second. They get straight to work and soon Dov is starting to feel like a real wrestler. Dov still isn't getting much respect at school but working with Gene is giving him more confidence and he loses five pounds. He decides to go out on a limb and ask Evelyn to their high school dance. Evelyn says yes and Dov feels like all of his hard work is paying off. After a great night with Evelyn, Dov is ready to get back to the gym. Dov is getting in better shape but Gene wants to toughen him up mentally too and he knows just the way to do it. Kurt Angle, a former National and Olympic champion who's now a WWE Superstar, pays Dov a visit at practice one afternoon. Kurt gives him some tips on wrestling but he talks to Dov about confidence and how important it is to believe in yourself: "I just want you to promise me one thing, don't give up and do your best." The words of his hero inspire Dov to work even harder in preparation for his big match. After weeks of training and advice from some of the best wrestlers in the world, Dov's big day finally arrives. Gene has some last minute advice for Dov: "Just go out there and do your stuff." With a score card of 3-18, Dov's first match comes to an end. He is disappointed about the loss but proud of how far he had come in only a couple of weeks. Dov makes the team anyway and can now walk the halls of his high school proud that he has been MADE into a wrestler.