How to become a WWE Wrestler

Question
Hi James,

I'm Hayden, and would like to know if their are any Wrestling Schools near Wyong on the Central Coast. I play with my cousin on the tramp, we practise promo's and we have never got seriously injured. I am 11 but I want to know if their are any in the coming years.

Thankyou, Hayden

Answer
There aren抰 any immediately close, but there are several pro wrestling schools about 2 hours away- in and around Sydney. Pro wrestling schools tend to be close to major population centers. Here is a list of NSW pro wrestling schools- since they all happen to be around Sydney. 2 hours may or may not be within your range. If not, you could move a bit closer when you get older. Details can and do change about pro wrestling schools, so confirm details/ask again/search when you are closer to being able to attend a prop wrestling school. There is one school you can attend now.

If you cannot afford the price, you might want to start saving and prepare yourself in other ways, such as watching pro wrestling, or getting amateur wrestling, boxing or martial arts experience, which help for pro wrestling in a number of ways- its much more helpful than doing style in your backyard because you learn new moves and you learn how to do things safely. Its good that you practice promos. Anything at school that allows you to perform in front of an audience, like drama or public speaking, etc., is helpful.

Vulcan's Pro Wrestling School:
Club Vulcan Menai, Unit 14, 800 Old Illawara Rd
Menai, New South Wales
Website: http://www.clubvulcan.com.au/wrestling.html
Phone: 9541-4284
Email: No email address provided

Other Info: Classes run year round. Training is for juniors 11-14 and adults 15 and over. Junior classes are $399 for 10 weeks with 2 lessons per week. Adult classes are $599 for 10 weeks with 2 lessons per week.

AWF Wrestling School (Australasian Wrestling Federation)
7 / 32 Swettenham Road, St Andrews
Campbelltown, New South Wales,
Website: http://www.awfwrestling.com.au/school/index.htm
Phone: 0410-691-377
Email: [email protected]

Other Info: This school also has a camp twice a year, AWF Dreamcamp, for ages 12 years and over as a fun introduction. Details can be found on the website when close to the camp date.

International Pro Wrestling Academy (International Wrestling Australia)
1 Herbert Street, Dulwich Hill,
Sydney, New South Wales
Website: http://www.iwawrestling.com.au/index.php?p=1_6
Phone: 0420-782-042
Email: Via contact form on website

Other Info: Accepts those under 18, no stated minimum age. A copy of a medical certificate from a licensed GP stating you are fit for such a training program is required to begin training. There are no refunds for any payment made. A friend or parent may attend to watch you training but they cannot participate. Also, they must pay $10 per visit. Comfortable clothes and shoes should be worn, a towel brought, with knee and elbow pads recommended.  The course costs $1650, GST included, with $5 per visit as casual gym fees apply- no gym membership is given and the school does not own a gym. Payments can be made via direct bank deposit, cheque, money order or cash. Payment plans can be arranged in some cases, usually 4 payments over 8 weeks. Payments are preferred prior but may also be made in full or part on your start date.  Payment is not to be sent with an application. Successful applicants will be notified accordingly, and then payment can be made. Sessions are 12-3 pm on Saturdays. An average of 10-12 training sessions are needed prior to appearance on a live show.  

PWA Australia Pro Wrestling Training Academy (Pro Wrestling Alliance Australia)
Liverpool Masonic Centre, exact address unknown (possibly 92 Copeland Street)
Liverpool, New South Wales
Website: http://pwaaustralia.com/pwa/?page_id=4
Phone: 0403-163-683
Email: [email protected]

Other Notes: Summer Holiday Intensive camps are run. Managers, valets and referees are trained here. Exercise equipment and a full size wrestling ring are on site. There are 4 sessions a week.

Nightmare Wrestling Training School (Nightmare Wrestling)
Drummoyne RSL Club, Drummoyne, City of Canada Bay,
Sydney, New South Wales
Website: http://nightmarewrestling.com.au/?page_id=236
Phone: No phone number provided, but may be gained through contact form on website
Email: Via contact form on website

Other Info: Accepts those 17 years old and over. There are interstate and international guest trainers. Pro history and psychology part of the course, structured with beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Training is also available for managers and referees.

If you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Good luck in your future endeavours.