15 Simple Steps to Build a Wrestling Ring Bed

Cut 4 PVC pipes to 54” in length with a hacksaw.

Unroll your measuring tape and use a silver marker to mark each PVC pipe at the 54” line. Then rest each pipe on a tall, flat surface and hold it down with a clamp or vice while you cut it.

Cut 2 1x10 boards to 7” longer than the length of the bed frame.

For example, to accommodate a standard twin-size bed, the boards should be 82” long. In this case, measure 82” on each board, make a pencil mark, then carefully cut the board width-wise with a table saw using the mark as your starting point. Don safety goggles and gloves before making your cuts. This is a good idea even if you’re already experienced using sharp tools like hacksaws and table saws.

Drill 2 holes 12” apart in each PVC pipe.

Bore one hole 6” from the top of the pipe and the other at 18”. Use a drill bit that matches the size of the eyelets you purchased. You can also add a third hole if you want three rows of rope like they use in real WWE wrestling rings. It’s totally up to you how you want to customize this fun bed.

Screw an eyelet into each of the holes with your fingers until snug.

It’s important that these stay tight since they will hold your ring ropes up. When your child begins using the wrestling bed, check the eyelets periodically to ensure they haven’t come unscrewed or been jostled loose.

Mark inch-wide lines on each corner of the 1x10 boards with a pencil.

Use a framing square to guide your marks and increase accuracy. The lines should intersect at right angles 1” away from the side and end of the board. Tools like framing squares help ensure your build is as straight and aligned as possible. Without them, the wrestling bed could turn out crooked and ruin its impact on a room.

Spread Gorilla Glue onto 4 PVC caps and secure them to the 1x10s.

Position a cap at each end of the board where the pencil marks you made in the previous step intersect. Then hold them in place with clamps or weighted objects like bricks to ensure the glue bonds are strong.

Secure each PVC cap further with 1” screws.

Use a drill to push 5 screws through the bottom of each cap and into the board. Only tighten the screws until they’re snug. Overtightening can cause stripping and ruin the screw as well as the board.

Spread PVC glue inside each PVC cap and on the outside of each pipe.

Only place glue about 1” from the end of the pipe. There’s no need to slather the entire end; PVC glue is extremely strong! You’ll also increase the bond by screwing the pipe into the cap in the next step.

Slide the PVC pipes into the caps and screw into place.

Set a level against the side of each pipe to ensure they're standing straight. Then, place them next to a table or another tall surface that will prevent them from tipping over while the glue dries.

Lift the bed frame and slide the 1x10s under the feet.

The board’s 1” thickness makes it easy to prop the frame’s feet on it. If you did your measurements and pipe placement correctly, the PVC pipes should each sit close to a corner of the bed. If you’re concerned that the 1x10s will damage your flooring, place anti-slip protectors on the bottom of each board. This will also help prevent them from sliding around and disrupting the visual effect of the wrestling bed.

Cut 6 ropes to hang between the PVC pipes.

Measure the space between the PVC pipes after you’ve positioned them around the bed frame. Cut the ropes long enough to stretch across the space without drooping. But don’t make them too short and tense, either! You want them to have some give for when children bump up or lean against them. If you’re using synthetic rope, wrap the end you plan to cut in electrical tape and use a hot knife to saw through it. If you don’t have a hot knife, lay the part of the rope you plan to cut on a hot skillet or heat plate. Cutting the rope hot will prevent it from fraying.

Slide the ends of your ropes into the bungee clips and pull them tight

The clips enable you to attach the ropes to the PVC pipes. They also make it easier to take the ropes down as needed to change sheets or disassemble the bed for moving. Keep in mind that these ropes aren’t designed to hold a lot of weight. They function more as decorative pieces than real ring ropes, so don’t allow your child to swing on or bounce off them. Leave one end of the bed free of ropes to allow your child easy access to the bed. Unless, of course, they want to duck underneath them like real wrestlers!

Cover ropes with padding to reduce friction.

Wrap pipe insulation or foam around each rope and secure it with duct tape. You can wrap the ropes completely in the duct tape or sew simple vinyl covers. Pipe insulation comes in tubes that resemble pool noodles. The easiest way to wrap them around the ropes is to cut an opening lengthwise on one side. Then, slide the insulation over the rope and add the duct tape or the cover you sewed. To sew a vinyl or fabric cover, cut out a piece of fabric to the length of the rope when it’s stretched between the PVC pipes on the bed frame. Make it wide enough so that when it’s sewn, it will fit snugly over the insulation or foam wrapping. Stitch it together lengthwise on a sewing machine – by the end, it should look like a very long, narrow sleeve – and then feed it onto the rope. Regardless of how you decide to cover the rope, remember to choose a fun color! Red, blue, or black are traditional WWE ring rope hues.

Hook the bungee clips onto the eyelets.

Pad the eyelets with foam or pipe insulation and duct tape, just like you did the ropes. The eyelets are metal and can hurt your child if they bump or slide up against them while sleeping.

Decorate the wrestling bed in WWE symbols and colors.

Paint or print the WWE emblem on a white fitted sheet and place it on the mattress. Then it will resemble the white floor of the official WWE wrestling rings and look more authentic. Add a black bed skirt to the bed frame to make it look like a stage, then set up a table with a long black tablecloth nearby for family or friends to commentate on each sleeping bout. Now your kid has all the most important elements of a miniature wrestling ring! Paint the 1x10 boards black to help them blend in with the PVC pipes and the bed skirt. This will heighten the illusion that the mattress is resting on a stage instead of a normal, boring bed frame! Complete the picture by hanging posters of your child’s favorite WWE champions on the wall. Choose from the current roster of fighters, including Cody Rhodes, Mysterio, Liv Morgan, and Nix Jax. You can also opt for classic wrestler legends like Hulk Hogan and The Rock!