For Immediate Release: WXW and the Wild Samoan Training Center Announce Expansion into Florida! In conjunction with the recent announcement that WXW will soon be expanded and that Afa's oldest son Samu will introduce WXW-C4, it was revealed earlier today that both WXW and the Wild Samoan Training Center will officially be opening up shop in Central Florida later this year. Under the experienced direction of WWE Hall-Of-Famer AFA THE WILD SAMOAN, this new branch of the respected wrestling school will offer the same training, experience and knowledge that has shaped many of wrestling’s most successful superstars.
“Because of heavy demand, I have decided to open up the second Wild Samoan Training Center in the Sunshine State, ” said Afa. “It’s going to be great, because not only will we have the same great place for students to learn their craft, but we will also bring Florida the same great WXW action that fans up north have loved for all these years. It’s been a long time since Florida has had a family-oriented, exciting wrestling product that combines exciting action for all ages with the young superstars of today and tomorrow, but we are going to give it to them in a big way.”
WXW, along with the original Wild Samoan Training Center, has been a staple of the Pennsylvania area for many years, as well as a breeding ground for superstars such as former WWE World Champion BATISTA, Wrestlemania Headliner UMAGA, WWE Superstar SNITSKY, BILLY KIDMAN, CHRIS KANYON, Former WWE World Champion the late YOKOZUNA, WWE Developmental Talents AFA JR.and SINN, RENO THE BLACK PEARL, TONGA KID, HEADSHRINKER SAMU, ALONG WITH HIS COUSIN FATU a/ka/ RIKISHI and Former WWE Superstar ROSEY. Others who have passed through WXW include WWE Women’s Champion BETH PHOENIX, ECW superstar MATT STRIKER, TNA Knockouts TRACI BROOKS, GAIL KIM, ODB & TALIA MADISON A.K.A. TNA'S VELVET SKY, along with TNA’s HOMICIDE, LOW KI, ERIC YOUNG, and JAY LETHAL Just to name a few.
While finalizing plans for southern expansion, The Wild Samoan Training Center is also proud to announce that Afa’s son, THE GREAT SAMU of the former WWE’s “Headshrinkers,” will be taking over the established Pennsylvania location in preparation for it’s move to Coplay, PA. Samu will be the owner and head trainer of this prestigious school, and brings with him close to 30 years of ring experience and knowledge in this industry. He has held numerous championships throughout his career and will continue to follow in the family tradition, giving back to the young hopefuls and stars of tomorrow.
The official opening of Florida’s Wild Samoan Training Center, along with the WXW-Florida’s first events, are slated for Fall of 2008. Visit www.wildsamoan.com and www.WXWwrestling.com often as we reveal more details about this historic expansion.

BREAKING NEWS: AFA THE WILD SAMOAN TO TRAIN MICKEY ROURKE FOR UPCOMING MOVIE, "THE WRESTLER"
WXW would like to officially congratulate WWE Hall-Of-Famer AFA THE WILD SAMOAN for being selected to train famed actor MICKEY ROURKE in preparation for his lead role in The Wrestler, a major motion picture helmed by acclaimed director DARREN ARONOFSKY (The Fountain, Requiem For A Dream). Afa was hand-picked by Aronofsky and the films producers based on his unparalleled reputation as head trainer at his WILD SAMOAN TRAINING CENTER, the breeding ground for WWE superstars such as BATISTA and SNITSKY, as well as BILLY KIDMAN and many more.
To assist in training Rourke for the rigors of pro wrestling, Afa has chosen the Wild Samoan Training Centers Smooth TOMMY SUEDE and Supreme LEE GREAT to serve as assistant trainers. Afa and company were also selected to spearhead a similar training regimen for NICOLAS CAGE, who was previously attached to the role.
Mickey Rourke, a respected veteran of the big screen, has appeared in over 50 movies, including 9 1/2 Weeks, The Rainmaker and Sin City. Known for the grit and realism that he brings to his characters, he actually embarked on an abbreviated, yet successful, career as a professional boxer in the early 90s. His work in The Wrestler is already highly anticipated, and with the help of his trainers, one can expect a finished product that will represent the truthful realities of the world of pro wrestling.

***Disclaimer: The Wild Samoan Training Center would like to remind you that its students are trained athletes. You should never try to emulate what they do in and out of the ring. The Wild Samoan Pro-Wrestling Training Center, Inc. requires a degree of skill and risk. All students, visitors, and spectators assume full responsibility and liability.