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!

WXW begins 2010 with a bang! WXW invades two Central Florida towns, Minneola and Leesburg, with Live Events throughout the first half of 2010! Don’t miss one night of explosive action. Remember that every WXW show is also a LIVE TVTAPING for WXW RAGE TV which airs daily on Hybrid Entertainment Television! New episodes debut Tuesday Nights at 8:00 PM EST at http://HybridEnt.TV/WXW!

2010 WXW LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

All Bell Times are 7:30 PM EST with Doors Opening at 6:30 PM EST!
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!

The WWE has released a new DVD featuring Batista. The DVD is out in stores now! Many know that Batista was trained by WWE Hall of Famer “Afa The Wild Samoan”. However on this new WWE DVD release there is an ENTIRE CHAPTER dedicated the Wild Samoan Training Center! Batista talks about his world class training, and Afa talks about his superstar student. DO NOT MISS this DVD. Grab your copy today and relive the past decade of success for WWE Superstar Batista and learn about his roots at the WSTC and WXW!

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!

MINNEOLA, FL – It has been a great three weeks of training for students of the Wild Samoan Training Center (WSTC) and WXW Stars! First WWE Hall of Famer (and THE ROCK’s Father) ROCKY JOHNSON and former AWA World Tag Team Champion PAT TANAKA stopped by the Training Center. Then this week, WWE Hall of Famer and legend “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka came to the WSTC to train! Snuka stepped in the ring and immediately began to hone the skills of the WSTC students! The legend stepped in to the ring with some of WXW talent such Sulu Afi, G.Q. Banks (formerly known as KAVA), Sugaa, WXW Heavyweight Champion Dylan Night, WXW TV Champion C.J. O’Doyle, Richard J. Criado “The Perfect Creation”, LACE, WOLF, TNT Motley, and Brett Thunder. These WXW Stars and WSTC students were honored to have trained with Jimmy Snuka, Rocky Johnson, and King Haku this week!

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

Talofa Friends:

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.
The Church that my Parents established

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
Afa "The Wild Samoan"
Pops

God is Good all the time

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Professional Wrestling Legend Gives Back

Afa Anoai along with his brother Sika are known in the world of pro wrestling as the world famous tag team "The Wild Samoans." The brothers shared a 40 year career entertaining their fans. In 2007 they were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at pro wrestling's largest event Wrestlemania.

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!

One last chance before the Wild Samoan Training Camp starts in less than a week. (June 23rd - 26th)
Don't miss out on the chance, the business is in need of future talent so this might be your chance to be the next major star. Be evaluated by WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis, along with Ty Bailey.

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.

Just a quick reminder that on Tuesday, June 23rd from 9:00- 4:00 p.m. The Wild Samoan Training Camp begin its 4 day tryout to determine if you have what it takes to become the next mega superstar in our world of Pro - Wrestling. We are counting down so make up your mind and don't miss this great opportunity to live out your dream. This might be your chance so don't miss out and sign up right now.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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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

LEESBURG, FL -- Afa "The Wild Samoan" will open his training camp to the best of the trained Independent wrestlers for a special evaluation by WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. The 5-Day clinic will start on Tuesday, June 23 and conclude on Saturday, June 27th. Mr. Laurinaitis will attend the Friday, June 26th session to assess talent.

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

Leesburg, FL -- Afa "The Wild Samoan" will open his training camp to the best of the trained Independent wrestlers for a special evaluation by WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. The 5-Day clinic will start on Tuesday, June 23 and conclude on Saturday, June 27th. Mr. Laurinaitis will attend the Friday, June 26th session to assess talent.

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!

Afa "The Wild Samoan" continues to help make wrestling dreams come true

Leesburg, FL -- Afa "The Wild Samoan" will open his training camp to the best of the trained Independent wrestlers for a special evaluation by WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. All wrestlers are welcome to try out, this is not limited to Wild Samoan Training Center students. The five day camp will begin on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.