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MiamiHerald.com | 02/23/2007 | Teaching the Wright way

Teaching the Wright way

BY SCOTT FISHMAN    Miami Herald Writer

In 1994, Alex Wright earned a slot on the now defunct World Championship Wrestling's (WCW) main roster and built a slew of victories over Bobby Eaton, Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman and even Jean Paul Levesque before he became Triple H.

Wright, 31, is now teaching his craft at The Wright Stuff Pro Wrestling School in Nuremberg, Germany.

''Pro wrestling was and always will be my dream,'' said Wright, who took a break from the business to travel and get settled in his newly built house.

``There are a lot of people in Europe who are interested in wrestling but have almost no chance to learn this profession. I want to give those people a possibility to get a solid and professional education to become a pro wrestler.''

Wright began his training at 16, under the tutelage of his father, Steve, a British wrestler. The teenager began his career competing for the Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) -- a company featuring Vader, Owen Hart, Masahiro Chono, Scott Hall, Fit Finlay, Sgt. Slaughter, John Bradshaw Layfield and Chris Benoit.

Wright landed a job with WCW and was immediately pushed as the company's newest sensation. Given the name Das Wunderkind, a child prodigy, the youngster faced the top veterans in the game.

''Every time I stepped in the ring with one of them, I learned something new,'' said Wright. ``I do not think that I was too young. The younger you are the better you learn.''

Wright made his pay-per-view debut at Starrcade 1994 against a very young and green Triple H.

''We had great matches together in WCW,'' said Wright, ``but he did the right thing, leaving to WWE. I am really happy for him and everything he has achieved. He definitely deserves it.''

After a few years on the losing end, Wright's character received an attitude adjustment. He developed an edge, becoming cocky and arrogant.

In 1997, the change led to success with reigns as television and cruiserweight champion. He also teamed with Disco Inferno and tag-along Toyko Magnum as the Dancing Fools with moderate success.

However, the youngster fell victim to less exposure and no opportunity to climb the ladder, a fate many of WCW's young stars faced during the new World order (nWo) era.

After months of exile, Wright returned to WCW in 1999 as the dark German character Berlyn. Unfortunately for him, Berlyn's attire and look posted too many red flags in the office because the Columbine shooting was still fresh in people's minds.

''Berlyn had a lot a potential,'' said Wright. ``It was a debut at the wrong time and was also used in the wrong way.''

Now, Germany's most notable contribution to wrestling in the United States is turning his attention to developing new stars. He hopes the school will allow the student to take the basic fundamentals and use it toward achieving success.

''I think it was much harder when I started in the business and even much harder when my father started,'' said Wright. ``You really had to learn wrestling and respect the wrestling business, before you got a chance to wrestle.

``It seems like the business is picking up a little over here, but it is still not enough. There are a lot of indie promotions but only a few good promotions. It is real hard for the wrestlers over here to get experience.

``I wish the business as a whole would go back to more wrestling. It can be so exciting to see a good wrestling match -- just think of the matches between Dean Malenko and Eddy Guerrero.''

While Wright welcomes all comers who feel they can make it in the business, there are some things the former superstar can't teach.

''You have to respect the wrestling business, and you should respect your colleagues,'' said Wright. ``You should have the love and the desire for the wrestling sport. Everything else a good wrestling school can teach you.

``I mean, do not get me wrong, of course it is an advantage if you got talent, looks and charisma, but if you do not respect the wrestling business, you will not make it in the wrestling sport.''

Wright, a born-again Christian, had regular Bible studies with other Christians in the locker room during his WCW days. He is also a banker and fitness instructor in Nuremberg.

For information on Alex Wright's wrestling school visit www.prowrestlingschool.de.