Tuesday, December 29, 2009
WWE SIGNS WILD SAMOAN TRAINING CENTER GRADUATE & WXW SUPERSTAR SARONA SNUKA!
MINNEOLA, FL -- WWE Hall of Famer Afa “The Wild Samoan” is proud to announce that WXW superstar, and daughter of WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, SARONA SNUKA has been signed to a WWE Contract! Sarona was trained at the world famous Wild Samoan Training Center located in Minneola, FL. WXW and the Wild Samoan Training Center have once again made history with Sarona Snuka following in the footsteps of numerous other stars who started their careers in WXW and the WSTC! Sarona is also a recipient of the Lia Maivia scholarship and is a proud supporter of Usos Foundation.The WXW Family wishes Sarona well on her next steps to superstardom in the WWE!
Who will step up and be next to make their dreams come true in WXW in 2010? Don’t miss any of WXW’s Live Events in 2010 to find out! In WXW, tomorrow’s superstars can be seen today!
WXW EXPLODES INTO 2010 WITH A PACKED SCHEDULE!
2010 WXW LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
1/9 – Minneola (Minneola Recreation Center, 800 N. Highway 27, Minneola, FL 34715)
1/16 – Leesburg (Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter County, 400 Executive Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34748)
1/30 – Minneola
2/13 – Leesburg
2/20 – Minneola
2/27 – Leesburg
3/12 – Minneola
3/13 – Leesburg
4/10 – Minneola
4/17 – Leesburg
5/1 – Minneola
5/8 – Leesburg
5/22 – Minneola
6/19 – Minneola
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Umaga
On behalf of my family, the Anoa'i and Fatu family, we are devastated and shocked by the loss of our Eki. Our son, nephew, brother, cousin, husband, father. Our hearts are broken, and words can't express what each of us are feeling. It is so comforting to know how loved Eki is by his family, peers, friends, and most of all his fans. When I received that a.m. phone call that my nephew was in the hospital, I dug deep and prayed and cried and begged for a miracle. When we lost Eki, I knew it was God's will, and that he is with my sister, his mother, who passed just a year ago.
We are making our plans now for our farewell to Eki, but I wanted to take this time to thank everyone for all of the thousands of posts, emails, letters, and cards. Although I have not been able to bring myself to answer them personally, your kindness does not go unnoticed. I want to especially thank our WWE family and Stephanie McMahon for everything, and her phone call was very comforting to me in my time of sorrow.
God bless each and every one of you, and I've said it a hundred times, the best people in the world are our wrestling people. You'll never find a more dedicated group of people.
Be safe and be healthy, and love one another.
God bless,
Afa the Wild Samoan
"Pops"
Thursday, October 29, 2009
10/28/09- South Lake County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at the Wild Samoan Training Center!
On October 28, 2009 the friends, family, and students of the Wild Samoan Pro-Wrestling Training Center/WXW Wrestling and Usos Foundation joined the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at the Wild Samoan Training Center for the official Ribbon Cutting. WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" runs a program for at-risk youth with no direction. They show them pride, self esteem, how to succeed, and the mind-body-spirit connection. For more information, please check out the information on our Web site www.usosfoundation.org.
http://www.wxwwrestling.com/usosfoundation/Ribbon%20Cutting.htm
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wild Samoan Training Center Featured on WWE Superstar Batista’s DVD!
MORE INFO
Be sure to follow WXW on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/wxwoffice. WXW RAGE TV is live NOW at http://HybridEnt.TV/WXW. Don't miss one episode of our exciting show! New episodes go live every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM EST! If your business wants to advertise with WXW, either at our shows with a physical banner, or on our website at http://www.wxwwrestling.com, please contact wxwrep2@aol.com today!
Pops
God is Good all the time
WWE Hall of Famer “SUPERFLY” JIMMY SNUKA Visits the Wild Samoan Training Center! WSTC Featured on Batista WWE DVD!
Nowhere else in the world can you find the diversity of training as you can at the Wild Samoan Training Center! Afa “The Wild Samoan” keeps his students on their toes, as they never know who will appear at a training session. Each legend brings a wealth of wresting knowledge to the table. WSTC Students and WXW Stars already regularly train with Hall of Famers. In addition to “Superfly” Snuka and Rocky Johnson, the WSTC is regularly visited by King HAKU, Ricky Santana, and Pat Tanaka. This diverse training ensures the highest quality training available in the world today. This week alone, a combined 197 years of wrestling experience was available at the training center! !) Just like WXW events, you never know who may show up at the Wild Samoan Training Center!
MORE INFO
Be sure to follow WXW on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/wxwoffice. WXW RAGE TV is live NOW at http://HybridEnt.TV/WXW. Don't miss one episode of our exciting show! New episodes go live every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM EST! If your business wants to advertise with WXW, either at our shows with a physical banner, or on our website at http://www.wxwwrestling.com, please contact wxwrep2@aol.com today!
Pops
God is Good all the time
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Samoas devastated by Earthquake
As many of you know both Samoas have been devastated by earthquake. The magnitude of this disaster is still being felt as many are still searching for their loved ones. As my homeland shifts into recovery mode, my family and friends in the community of the SF Greater Bay Area have come together to organize the following events:
Candlelight Vigil
Friday, October 2, 2009
5:30 p.m.
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Donation Drive:
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Non-perishable goods:
Canned foods, rice, sugar, bottled water, first aid medicines, clothes, tents, canopies.
DONATIONS CAN BE DELIVERED ANYTIME UP UNTIL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
Cash Donations can be made to:
For American Samoa:
American Red Cross - American Samoa
P.O. Box 2635s
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Memo: Disaster Relief
For Samoa:
Red Cross Society - Samoa
P.O. Box 1616
Apia, Samoa
Attn: Tala Mauala
We are grateful for Hawaiian Airlines commitment to ship our first relief efforts this Sunday, October 4th, 2009.
We know that many feel the crunch of this economy, but even if it's a case of bottled water, a bag of rice - anything that you can bring would be GREATLY appreciated. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this humble request.
God Bless,
Gataivasa Afa
God is Good all the time
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Professional Wrestling Legend Gives Back
The Wild Samoan Training Center, Inc. was established 22 years ago. Over the years Afa "Pops" as he was respectfully nick named by his students, has trained many men and women who have gone on to become wrestling's most successful superstars. Afa's family tree includes the likes of the late High Chief Peter Maivia, Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Samu, Rikishi, the late Yokozuna, the Tonga Kid, the Black Pearl, L.A. Smooth, Afa Jr, Rosey, Umaga and many others who have followed in the family business. Afa was also personal wrestling trainer to the actor Mickey Rourke who was nominated for an Oscar for his work in the movie "The Wrestler".
Through the Wild Samoan Training Center, Inc. www.wildsamoan.com Afa continues to train those who desired a career in the sport of wrestling. Once students complete the training program they then move on to the next level of training which is on live wrestling events hosted by WXW Wrestling. Events take place locally at the Recreation Center located in Minneola City Hall and the Leesburg Armory. The next events are scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd in Minneola and Saturday, August 29th in Leesburg. Wrestling fans can find the WXW Wrestling schedule on the web site: www.wxwwrestling.com
Afa's greatest achievement is the work that he and his wife Lynn do through the Usos Foundation which is a 501 (C) (3) organization that offers other options for at-risk youth. Through the program students receive more then "top of the line" skills to become a wrestler, the school also provides various traits and skills in other areas which include: self-esteem, the mind-body-spirit connection, public relations, experience in filming, photography, editing, journalism, script writing, sales, marketing, and other entrepreneurial skills. All of which are skills that can be used in the business world, since many of these kids will not have the option of attending college. Usos Foundation is hosting a charity fund raising banquet Thursday, August 6th to benefit the programs offered through the foundation. The black tie event will feature celebrity wrestling legends, dinner and dessert, scholarship presentation, silent auction and top of the line Polynesian show. Guest and celebrities will be staying at the Mona Lisa Suite Hotel located at 225 Celebration Place, in Celebration, Florida. Ticket information for the banquet, hotel reservations and how you can help Usos foundation is available at www.usosfoundation.com .
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wild Samoan Training Camp starts soon!
Contact WSTC@aol.com or call 352-988-5499 today before it's too late.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Wild Samoan Training Center 4 - Day Camp June 23 - 26th and WXW Wrestling Event Saturday, June 27th.
Most wrestlers often say that they are better than what is on TV today if only given a chance, so here is your opportunity to give yourself that chance!
The Wild Samoan 4 day camp will be conducted by the maker of champions. 2007 WWE Hall of Famer Afa The Wild Samoan along with watchful eyes of his vetran trainers Haku, Ricky Santana, LA Smooth and Afa's top graduate students and trainers, The Perfect Creation and Sugaa.
Email: wstcschool@aol.com for details.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sign up today for a 5 Day Training Camp with a WWE Legend
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IF YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE INDEPENDENT CIRCLES - SIGN-UP FOR A 5 DAY TRAINING CAMP WITH A WWE LEGEND
LEESBURG, FL-- Ever dream of moving up to the the next level in your career? Always thought you possessed the talent of a WWE wrestler? Always wanted to make it to the top in Professional Wrestling? If so, then here is your chance to be part of a 5 day camp at the Wild Samoan Training Center in Leesburg, Florida.
Your time is running out...Less than 2 months and counting...
The Wild Samoan Training Center is having a 5 day training camp from June 23rd-27th.
Special appearance by WWE Director of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis onsite June 26th to critique all participants.
Ply metrics exercises, complex wrestling drills, and training sessions will be held all week during the camp. Classes will be lead by the WWE Hall of Famer Afa The Wild Samoan himself. Former WWE and WCW Star Haku, ring veteran Ricky Santana, and Wild Samoan graduate “The Perfect Creation“ will also be present to condition and train participants.
The top 20 stand outs from the camp will have the opportunity to wrestle at a special WXW Event that is to be held in Leesburg, FL Saturday, June 27th
The event will be filmed for evaluation by the WWE office.
LIMITED SPACE is available for this Camp. For more information on how you can reserve your spot, contact: wstcschool@aol.com
To find out more about Afa‘s training center and the 5 day camp, visit www.wildsamoan.com
Wrestling legends 2007 WWE Hall of Famers "The Wild Samoans" Afa & Sika are available for personal appearances and autograph signings. The Wild Samoans are 21-time tag team title holders, and the first team ever to hold the WWE tag team belts on three occasions. They have 40+ years of experience. In addition to pro wrestling, the Samoans, along with their manager the one and only Captain Lou Albano, have appeared in numerous television shows, commercials, music videos, and movies.. Afa was also the personal wrestling trainer to award-nominated actor Mickey Rourke in the critically acclaimed film The Wrestler. Also available is Afa's daughter, actress and novelist Vale Anoai.
Appearances include: Corporate functions, Birthday parties, School Assemblies, promoting education and saying no to drugs, Conventions, Grand openings, Fundraising events, Independent Wrestling events, and Wrestling training clinics. For booking information contact: Shannon Rose at info@mediaproductions.tv or call 813-960-8412
ABOUT AFA THE WILD SAMOAN
Afa Anoai is one-half of the legendary tag-team “The Wild Samoans”. Along with his brother Sika, they held twenty-one titles including being the first team to hold the WWE tag belts on three occasions. At WWE’s biggest event Wrestlemania, the Wild Samoans were crowned Hall of Famers for their thirty plus years of dedication and contributions to the sport of pro wrestling.
The Samoans are part of the wrestling family dynasty that include cousin Superfly Jimmy Snuka, sons and nephews: Headshrinker Samu, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Rosey, Umaga, Rikishi, Tonga Kid, The Black Pearl, L.A. Smooth, the late Yokozuna and former WWE Star, Manu.
Afa created The Wild Samoan Training Center to teach young hopefuls the skill and art of pro wrestling in a safe and supervised facility. Top Rope Productions – WXW Wrestling was later formed to take the training to the next level by allowing the up and coming stars a place to perform in front of the live crown, learning to master their craft while receiving crowd and TV exposure.
Over the years Afa has produced many of yesterday's and today’s top stars such as: the late Junkyard Dog, Bam Bam Bigelow, Sherri Martell, Michael Hayes, Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, Luna Vachon, Gangrel, Billy Kidman, Gene Snisky, Batista and many more.
Afa is also a director of Usos. A non-profit 501 C (3) foundation using wrestling as the draw to promote education and positive body, mind and spirit to our youth.
Afa’s most recent achievement is personal wrestling trainer to actor Mickey Rourke for the movie, “The Wrestler”, to which Mr. Rourke won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor.
For more information about Afa's school or WXW Pro Wrestling go to http://www.wildsamoan.com and http://www.wxwwrestling.com/
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Updated Information on John Laurinaitis Visit to Wild Samoan Training Center in June
Detailed and complex drills and training sessions will be held all week during the camp. Classes will be facilitated by none other than WWE Hall of Famer Afa The Wild Samoan himself. Also providing instruction will be former WWE and WCW Star HAKU, ring veteran Ricky Santana, Wild Samoan graduate a WXW Heavyweight Champoin Sugaa & The Perfect Creation.
This training camp is a way for you to upgrade your knowledge and experience, while receiving guidance from over 100 years of combined wrestling experience.
The top 20 stand outs from the camp will have the opportunity to wrestle on a special WXW Event to be held in Leesburg, FL Saturday, June 27th! The event will be filmed for evaluation by the WWE office.
LIMITED SPACE is available for this camp and is open to trained men and women wrestlers 18 years of age and older.
For more information on how you can reserve your spot, contact: wstcschool@aol.com ASAP.
The Wild Samoan Training Center is located at 400 W. Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL inside the Leesburg Armory Post!
Pops
ADDITIONAL INFO ON JUNE WRESTLING CAMP AT THE WILD SAMOAN TRAINING CENTER
Detailed and complex drills and training sessions will be held all week during the camp. Classes will be facilitated by none other than WWE Hall of Famer Afa The Wild Samoan himself. Also providing instruction will be former WWE and WCW Star HAKU, ring veteran Ricky Santana, and Wild Samoan graduates LA Smooth and The Perfect Creation.
The top 20 stand outs from the camp will have the opportunity to wrestle on a special WXW Event to be held in Leesburg, FL Saturday, June 27th! The event will be filmed for evaluation by the WWE office.
LIMITED SPACE is available for this Camp. For more information on how you can reserve your spot, contact: wstcschool@aol.com ASAP.
Keep your eye on this post and http://www.wildsamoan.com for the most updated info!
The Wild Samoan Training Center is located at 400 W. Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL inside the Leesburg Armory Post!