WWE TOM PRICHARD CLINIC @ IWF WRESTLING SCHOOL
- 06/16/2008 (2:30:44 pm)
- Press Release
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Independent Wrestling Federation
WWE Trainer Dr. Tom Prichard Returns to IWF Pro Wrestling School:
3-Day Clinic, Seminar & Tryout August 22-23-24 @ West Paterson, NJ
(WEST PATERSON, NJ)- Independent Wrestling Federation is pleased to announce that WWE Developmental Trainer Dr. Tom Prichard returns to conduct his 7th Annual Pro Wrestling Clinic, Seminar and Tryout at IWF Wrestling School, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ.
Prichard, head trainer at WWE's Florida Championship Wrestling Developmental Program, is a former WWE Tag Team Champion with The Heavenly Bodies and The Bodydonnas. Tom hosts the three-day clinic on Friday, August 22 from 6 to 10 pm, Saturday, August 23 from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, August 24 from 12 to 4 pm. Clinic includes seminar, ring drills, basics and fundamentals, promos and interviews, referee and manager skills.
This is a must for all wrestlers and students to have an opportunity to get scouted and coached by Prichard in this three-day clinic. This marks the seventh clinic Tom will host at IWF Wrestling School since 2002.
Clinic is open to all IWF students and active graduates with a $79 fee; and independent wrestlers, managers and referees with at least one-year of training experience with a $179 fee. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 40 participants and deadline is August 10. Clinic not open to fans or the public. For registration information call 973-345-7745 or visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Established in 1999, IWF Wrestling School trains hundreds of wrestlers and managers from 16 states and six countries that perform in bouts around the globe. IWF Commissioner Rich Ross recently joined the management team at USA Network & NBC Universal, partnering with WWE supervising Raw and ECW programming. Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001. Former IWF Tag Team Champion Marc Verow works for the UFC Event Production Staff. IWF graduates make frequent appearances on Raw, SmackDown and Heat. So far, 17 home-grown IWF talents made WWE appearances.
IWF Wrestling School hosts periodic Clinics with current stars and legendary performers. In addition to Prichard, WWE Superstar John Bradshaw Layfield, WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Honky Tonk Man, WWE's Steven Richards, WWE's Nunzio, WWE legend Ricky Steamboat, former UFC and WWE Champion Ken Shamrock, former WWE Diva Dawn Marie, former WWE star Tom Brandi (Sal Sincere), former ECW Champion Steve Corino, and TNA's Simon Diamond have hosted clinics.
Earlier this year on April 30, MamaJuana Energy and 418 Energy presented a Pro Wrestling Seminar with John Layfield, current Raw Superstar and former WWE Heavyweight Champion. Mr. Layfield's lecture to nearly 50 IWF students and graduates touched on all aspects of this business, from in-ring basics and fundamental skills, to developing an interesting and memorable persona.
On April 16 and 17, WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time, returned as guest instructor at IWF Pro Wrestling School. Honky Tonk Man conducted a two-day Pro Wrestling Clinic that covered everything from in-ring training and practice ethic, to basic mat skills, to character development.
Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-friendly live events and hosts children’s Birthday Parties. IWF Pro Wrestling School, recognized as the premiere training facility in the Northeast by countless media outlets, hosts Open House Tours every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Independent Wrestling Federation
Presents:
6th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Weekend
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 7:30 pm
& Sunday, June 29, 2008, 4:00 pm
@ IWF Centre, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ
Card for Saturday, June 28 @ 7:30 pm (Day 1):
Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Title Match
Featuring IWF Champion Kevin Knight
Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament First-Round Matches featuring:
8 Team, Single Elimination Tournament with winning teams advancing to Sunday's Semifinals
* Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins (Bigg Nutz) IWF Tag Team Champions
* Franciz & Travis Blake (The Ross Family) w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
* Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera (Latin Revolution)
* Chris Steeler & Jana
* Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri (Pretty Smart)
* Playboy Vik Voorhees & Kareem West
* Bryan Harley & Dan Marques
* Plus one other team to be announced!
Special Interview Segment "Schwartz' Two Cents" hosted by Evan Schwartz!
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for details at www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Card for Sunday, June 29 @ 4:00 pm (Day 2):
Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Title Match
Featuring IWF Champion Kevin Knight
Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Semifinal & Final Matches:
Featuring the winning First-Round teams from Saturday, June 28
And several non-tournament matches!
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for details www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Presents:
6th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Weekend
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 7:30 pm
& Sunday, June 29, 2008, 4:00 pm
@ IWF Centre, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ
Card for Saturday, June 28 @ 7:30 pm (Day 1):
Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Title Match
Featuring IWF Champion Kevin Knight
Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament First-Round Matches featuring:
8 Team, Single Elimination Tournament with winning teams advancing to Sunday's Semifinals
* Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins (Bigg Nutz) IWF Tag Team Champions
* Franciz & Travis Blake (The Ross Family) w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
* Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera (Latin Revolution)
* Chris Steeler & Jana
* Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri (Pretty Smart)
* Playboy Vik Voorhees & Kareem West
* Bryan Harley & Dan Marques
* Plus one other team to be announced!
Special Interview Segment "Schwartz' Two Cents" hosted by Evan Schwartz!
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for details at www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Card for Sunday, June 29 @ 4:00 pm (Day 2):
Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Title Match
Featuring IWF Champion Kevin Knight
Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Semifinal & Final Matches:
Featuring the winning First-Round teams from Saturday, June 28
And several non-tournament matches!
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for details www.WrestlingIWF.com.
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