WILD SAMOAN TRAINING CENTER PRESS RELEASE
- 09/17/2008 (8:32:34 pm)
- Press Release
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For Immediate Release:
The Wild Samoan Training Center celebrates a packed gym for the grand opening of its air conditioned Leesburg, Florida training camp under the watchful eyes of Afa The Wild Samoan and former WWE superstar Haku.
Wrestling legend and Hall of famer, Afa "The Wild Samoan" is one half of the great tag team "The Wild Samoans". Along with his brother Sika, they held 21 tag titles including being the first team to hold the WWE tag belts three times. Afa has dedicated his life to the great sport of professional wrestling and continues to shares his 40 plus years of knowledge with young hopefuls through the world renowned Wild Samoan Training Center program.
Afa first started training and assisting with the careers of wrestlers back in the 1970's because there were no accredited schools around, and although he was blessed to have the help and guidance of his late uncle High Chief Peter Maivia, Rocky "Soulman" Johnson, and close friend Ricky Thompson to teach him, wrestlers who were starting their careers were being self taught.
Through Afa's efforts, he assisted with the careers of Michael Hayes, the late Junk Yard Dog, Paul "Mr. Wonderful Ordnorff, Sherri Martell, Bam Bam Bigelow, Luna Vachon, Gangrel, Ray " Doink the Clown" Licamelli, and Hulk Hogan.
The Wild Samoan Dynasty is one of the largest wrestling families. The blood line includes: The Great Samu, Rikishi Phatu, Umaga, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Haku, Jimmy Superfly Snuka, Tonga Kid, The Black Pearl, L.A. Smooth, Rosey, and the newest WWE superstar Manu a.k.a Afa Jr.
The Wild Samoan Training Center has been opening doors for wrestlers for close to 30 years. Through the program Afa, who is affectionately known as "Pops", has produced more superstars then any other school. In addition to training his sons and nephews, some of the names who received their start include: Batista, Snitsky, Billy Kidman, Chris Kanyon, John Rambo and the Big Cheese Sal Corrente. Several of Afa's students have received WWE developemental contracts. Afa truly welcomes his students into the program and gives his all to them.
Afa developed WXW Wrestling to offer a "training promotion" where his students and up and coming wrestlers could perform to gain crowd exposure and TV experience through these wrestling events. Some of the names that passed through WXW include: Beth Phoenix, Matt Stryker, Shannon Moore, Tracy Brooks, Gail Kim, Velvet Sky, Homicide, Low Ki, Mercedes Martinez and Sinn.
Several legends and superstars have endorsed the Wild Samoan Training Center and WXW Wrestling through appearances, training clinics, and wrestling matches. Names include: the living legend Bruno Sammartino, Haku, Kamala, The Iron Shiek, Captain Lou Albano, Scotty 2 Hotty, Jimmy Superfly Snuka, the Undertaker, Kane, Ron Simmons, Brett "The Hitman" Hart, Ken Patera and Tony "Mr. USA" Atlas.
The Wild Samoan Training Center and WXW Wrestling has trained thousands of students not only to wrestle. Other areas include: managers, valets, ring announcers, referees, camera and editing personal, creative writers, promoters, security, and marketing skills. Afa has offered his students worldwide experience including being part of Wild Samoan Training Center wrestling clinics that took place in Italy and Austria. Others have traveled the globe entertaining our troops on military tours to such places as Egypt, Afghanistan, Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, Japan, China, Pakistan, and Alaska.
Being the best trainer has its rewards. Afa was scouted by world renowned movie director Darren Aronofsky to train the actors Nicholas Cage and Mickey Rourke for the movie "The Wrestler", which won the highest award- The Golden Lion, at the Venice film festival. The movie was purchased by Fox Searchlight Films and will be in theaters in December 2008.
The Wild Samoan Training Center is where the sky is the limit. You will receive Afa's 40 plus years of knowledge and experience. His trainers include his graduate students and top Independent wrestlers: Sugaa, the Perfest Creation, and C.J. O'Doyle.
Quote from a student's parent " I was skeptical about allowing my son to train in pro wrestling so I accompanied him to his training session. I was so pleased with the training that my son received at the Wild Samoan Training Center grand opening. The atmosphere was exciting, the gym look great. There were two rings set up so the students had plenty of room to train. The building is very clean and has air conditioning. The class began right on time and Afa the Wild Samoan, Haku, and the trainers were patient and wonderful with the students. I know that my son will receive the best training and he is so excited about his training because being a wrestler is his lifelong dream"
Quote from Afa "The Wild Samoan": "It is an honor and privelage for me at this point in my career to be in the role of a trainer and mentor to so many young dreamers. I was very pleased with the turnout at the grand opening, as so many young prospects came like sponges wanting to absorb my knowledge and experience. I told them to take advantage of my experience and knowledge, and whenever I can help, it is my pleasure to do so. I look forward to many years of helping these youngsters in the baby steps of their dreams and careers, and I'm thrilled to bring my training program to central Florida. I have great people around me including Haku, who will also offer his knowledge and experience to my students, who include Haku's two sons who I believe will follow in their dad and family's wrestling footsteps."
To celebrate the grand opening of the Wild Samoan Training center in Florida, Afa is opening the doors to his successful training program offering open tryouts and discounted tuition. For more information on these specials and on our training program visit the web site: www.wildsamoan.com or email: [email protected]
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