Friday, December 3, 2010
Afa The Wild Samoan received a call today from WWE officials inviting Afa's nephew Sean Maluta to it's Tampa, FL developmental camp December 13 through the 17th. Maluta was one of the four men who had a recent try out at the November 22 Monday Night Raw. Maluta began his wrestling training under his uncle at the age of 14. He is a top high flyer cruiserweight and can be seen exclusively at WXW wrestling.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Chris Russo was invited to WWE developmental territory FCW
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wild Samoan Training Center graduate Chris Russo was invited to WWE developmental territory FCW to be looked at for his commentary and ring announcing skills. Russo is the voice of WXW Wrestling. He is the recipient of the 2nd Annual Lia Maivia Scholarship awarded by Usos Foundation.
Wild Samoan Training Center graduate Chris Russo was invited to WWE developmental territory FCW to be looked at for his commentary and ring announcing skills. Russo is the voice of WXW Wrestling. He is the recipient of the 2nd Annual Lia Maivia Scholarship awarded by Usos Foundation.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
WXW SUPERSTARS TRY OUT FOR WWE AT MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
MINNEOLA, FL – WWE made its debut at the new Amway Arena in Orlando, FL Monday, November 22nd and WXW was well represented. Along with WWE Hall of Famer Afa The Wild Samoan, top WXW Superstars were on hand to show their talents to WWE Management. WXW Superstar wrestlers Mark Silva, Sean Maluta, TNT Mottley and WXW Ring Announcer Chris Russo all tried out before Monday Night Raw last night. In addition, all four men participated in the live Monday Night Raw event as security chasing John Cena and the Nexus out of the arena!
Afa “The Wild Samoan” is very proud of his students and how they performed. Their hard work and training at The Wild Samoan Training Center has certainly paid off. Afa has always said The Wild Samoan Training Center will “Train You, Brain You, and Make Fame of You”. Now these WXW Superstars will march forward and see if the WWE wants to sign them to Developmental Contracts.
WXW is THE PLACE to see the future superstars of Wrestling TODAY! Don’t miss the WXW Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, December 18th at the Minneola Recreation Center! Please visit http://WXWWrestling.com for the all the latest news!
Afa “The Wild Samoan” is very proud of his students and how they performed. Their hard work and training at The Wild Samoan Training Center has certainly paid off. Afa has always said The Wild Samoan Training Center will “Train You, Brain You, and Make Fame of You”. Now these WXW Superstars will march forward and see if the WWE wants to sign them to Developmental Contracts.
WXW is THE PLACE to see the future superstars of Wrestling TODAY! Don’t miss the WXW Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, December 18th at the Minneola Recreation Center! Please visit http://WXWWrestling.com for the all the latest news!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Luna Vachon
It was a very sad moment in my family this morning when I received news that we lost Luna Vachon, who I referred to as "My Angel". I remember when she was just in a young girl at 13, traveling with her family. She was good friends with my kids, they all grew up on the road together. We shared so many good times, and I was so proud of her and her career and accomplishments in this business. We remained close for over three decades, and she was very important in my life as well as in my family's life. She always referred to me as "Papa Samoa", and I was proud to call her my "daughter". Whenever she had problems or would get in trouble, she would always call me to alert me before it hit the Internet. One of the times that I can remember with a smile is when she beat up the tour leader in the Bahamas, and at 2:30 a.m. my phone rang and the first thing she said was "I'm sorry Papa, but...I did something you're not going to like." When I asked what she did, she replied "I beat somebody up. Well I AM part Samoan!" and laughed.
I'm one of the very few people who she listened to, which is why she called me when she'd get in trouble. Although she went through a hard life, she was always able to pull herself together. When things started to fall apart, she would always have me to call on.
My love and prayers go out to Luna's mother and the entire Vachon family, her sons, the wrestling world, and everyone who knew and loved Luna. I will personally miss her, and am so sad that she has left us so soon. But like all the others, I know she has a place up in Heaven.
Have a safe trip, my daughter...
Pops
Afa the Wild Samoan
I'm one of the very few people who she listened to, which is why she called me when she'd get in trouble. Although she went through a hard life, she was always able to pull herself together. When things started to fall apart, she would always have me to call on.
My love and prayers go out to Luna's mother and the entire Vachon family, her sons, the wrestling world, and everyone who knew and loved Luna. I will personally miss her, and am so sad that she has left us so soon. But like all the others, I know she has a place up in Heaven.
Have a safe trip, my daughter...
Pops
Afa the Wild Samoan
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Joe Anoa'i, Son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika the Wild Samoan, Offered Developmental Contract!
Afa and Sika, the Wild Samoans, are proud to announce that Sika's youngest son Joe Anoa'i has been offered a WWE Developmental Contract! Joe is proud to be following in his family's illustrious footsteps, and will no doubt have a dynamic future in wrestling!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Afa's Niece and Nephews Debut on Monday Night Raw!
WXW would like to congratulate the niece and nephews of 2007 Hall of Famers Afa & Sika "The Wild Samoans" for their debut Monday, May 24, 2010 on Monday Night Raw.
Jimmy and Jules Uso are the sons of Afa's nephew Solofa Jr. Fatu a.k.a. Rikishi. Tamina, who was trained at the world-famous Wild Samoan Training Center under the guidance of uncle Afa, is the daughter of Hall of Famer Superfly Jimmy Snuka. She was the first recipient of the prestigious Lia Maivia Scholarship from Usos- The Samoan Family Foundation.
"I was so proud to watch my kids swarm in and attack the Hart Dynasty. This brought back great memories of the Samoans and the Harts/Smiths. It was great to see the family tradition continue with the young generation working together and the Samoan splash! I am especially proud of my niece for being the first female in my family to follow in our footsteps. Go get 'em, Sarona!".- Afa the Wild Samoan
Jimmy and Jules Uso are the sons of Afa's nephew Solofa Jr. Fatu a.k.a. Rikishi. Tamina, who was trained at the world-famous Wild Samoan Training Center under the guidance of uncle Afa, is the daughter of Hall of Famer Superfly Jimmy Snuka. She was the first recipient of the prestigious Lia Maivia Scholarship from Usos- The Samoan Family Foundation.
"I was so proud to watch my kids swarm in and attack the Hart Dynasty. This brought back great memories of the Samoans and the Harts/Smiths. It was great to see the family tradition continue with the young generation working together and the Samoan splash! I am especially proud of my niece for being the first female in my family to follow in our footsteps. Go get 'em, Sarona!".- Afa the Wild Samoan
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wild Samoan and his Family Invited to World Premiere of "Letters to God" Movie
The Villages, FL. April 5, 2010
The red carpet world premiere gala of inspirational film "Letters to God" welcomed several high society figures, including WWE Hall of Famer Afa the Wild Samoan, his wife Lynn, and daughter Vale, accompanied by Carol Sennello, and mayor David Yeager. This star-studded event at the beautiful Old Mill Playhouse theater in The Villages was invite-only.
"Letters to God" is a deeply moving, inspiring true story about a young boy's unshakable faith despite the loss of his father, and his own terminal cancer. His bravery changes the lives of everyone he encounters. The Anoa'i family are no strangers to the tragic struggle of a loved one with cancer, and were immensely touched by the hopeful message of the film, and recommend it very highly.
Quote from Afa- "When the movie was over, you have tears in your eyes, but you just feel so good and uplifted, and you feel the doors of your heart open. It makes you want to reach out to touch someone's life and be an inspiration like this boy was. God is good all the time."
Letters to God will be in theaters this Friday April 9, 2010.
Many Blessings,
Lynn Anoa`i
Usos Foundation, Inc
www.Usosfoundation.org
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Wild Samoan Training Center - 2010 Discount Tuition offer!!
Minneola, FL – In celebration of over three decades of teaching, the Wild Samoan Training Center, Inc. operated by WWE Hall of Fame legend Afa “The Wild Samoan” is offering a discount tuition on his world famous training center.
WSTC students have gone on to realize their dream of being WWE superstars. Some have even gone on to become Hollywood stars. The center's most recent student, Sarona Snuka, has signed a WWE developmental contracts after only training for three months.
The Wild Samoan Training Center gives back!
Between March 17 and Wednesday, March 31, 2010 prospect students will have the opportunity to join the Wild Samoan Training Center for half off of the tuition.
To join, students must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years of age and must furnish the training center with a physical and doctors release.No prior wrestling training experience is required. Some rules apply. Complete information on this special offer can be received by contacting: wstcschool@aol.com
Deadline to sign up and receive for the discounted tuition is Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
About the Training Center
The Wild Samoan Training Center, Inc. was founded over thirty years ago by WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan". It was in Pensacola, Florida that the now world-famous facility first began to train and assist in making the dream of becoming a pro wrestler a reality. Over the years while The Wild Samoan himself was living his own dream as a pro-wrestler, Afa continued to train and assist with careers of other hopefuls and as he traveled the world, he moved the training center to Connecticut and later to Pennsylvania so that he could always have a hand in helping others. Throughout the thirty years, many have passed through the ropes of this training genius who has earned the name "POPS" by those who know him best.
Afa's own brother Sika was his first student, and together with Afa formed the original extreme tag-team known as "The Wild Samoans". They held 21 tag titles including being the first team to hold the WWE tag belts three times. The blood line of some of Afa and Sika's family who make up the Samoan Dynasty includes: The Great Samu, Rikishi, the late Umaga, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Haku, Jimmy Superfly Snuka, Afa Jr, Tonga Kid, The Black Pearl, L.A. Smooth, Rosey, Toa Maivia, Sean Maluta, Kava, Kid Breeze, Sarona Snuka and the late Yokozuna. The Wild Samoan Dynasty is one of the largest wrestling families and continues to grow with more second and third generation future superstars who are currently in training.
Some of the names of the past and present who have benefited from the Wild Samoan include: Michael Hayes, the late Junk Yard Dog, Paul "Mr. Wonderful Orndorff, Paul E. Dangerously, Hulk Hogan, the late Sherri Martell, the late Bam Bam Bigelow, Doink the Clown, Luna Vachon, Gangrel, Gene Snisky, Batista, Sal Corrente, John Rambo, Homicide and many more.
About WXW (World X-Treme Wrestling)
The training camp is the place where it all begins. Afa specializes with assisting newcomers, teaching them all of the basics, independent wrestlers who need to tone up their skills, and seasoned wrestlers who need to get ring time. It starts in the classroom, and it is later through WXW Wrestling that his students get to shine as the upcoming starts of tomorrow in the WXW teaching federation. WXW is proud to offer a women's league that offers women athletes the chance to showcase their talents on their own all-women events.
Afa developed WXW Wrestling to offer a "training promotion" where his students and up and coming wrestlers could perform to gain crowd exposure and TV experience through these live events. Some of the names that passed through WXW include: Shawn Spears, Beth Phoenix, Matt Stryker, Shannon Moore, Tracy Brooks, Gail Kim, Velvet Sky, Homicide, Low Ki, Mercedes Martinez and Sinn.
The Wild Samoan Training Center and WXW Wrestling has trained thousands of students, and not only to wrestle. Other areas include: managers, valets, ring announcers, referees, camera and editing personnel, creative writers, promoters, security, and marketing skills. Afa has offered his students worldwide experience, including being part of Wild Samoan Training Center wrestling clinics that took place in Italy and Austria. Others have traveled the globe entertaining our troops on military tours to such places as Egypt, Afghanistan, Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, Japan, China, Pakistan, and Alaska.
Being the best trainer has its rewards. Afa was scouted by world renowned movie director Darren Aronofsky to train the actor Mickey Rourke for the movie "The Wrestler", which won the highest award- The Golden Lion, at the Venice film festival. The movie was purchased by Fox Searchlight Films and was released in theaters in December 2008.
Contacts
Email: wstcschool@aol.com
Website: www.wildsamoan.com
Snail Mail: WSTC, P.O.Box 2291, Minneola, FL 34755
WXW Wrestling
www.wxwwrestling.com
Email: wxwrep2@aol.com
WSTC students have gone on to realize their dream of being WWE superstars. Some have even gone on to become Hollywood stars. The center's most recent student, Sarona Snuka, has signed a WWE developmental contracts after only training for three months.
The Wild Samoan Training Center gives back!
Between March 17 and Wednesday, March 31, 2010 prospect students will have the opportunity to join the Wild Samoan Training Center for half off of the tuition.
To join, students must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years of age and must furnish the training center with a physical and doctors release.No prior wrestling training experience is required. Some rules apply. Complete information on this special offer can be received by contacting: wstcschool@aol.com
Deadline to sign up and receive for the discounted tuition is Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
About the Training Center
The Wild Samoan Training Center, Inc. was founded over thirty years ago by WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan". It was in Pensacola, Florida that the now world-famous facility first began to train and assist in making the dream of becoming a pro wrestler a reality. Over the years while The Wild Samoan himself was living his own dream as a pro-wrestler, Afa continued to train and assist with careers of other hopefuls and as he traveled the world, he moved the training center to Connecticut and later to Pennsylvania so that he could always have a hand in helping others. Throughout the thirty years, many have passed through the ropes of this training genius who has earned the name "POPS" by those who know him best.
Afa's own brother Sika was his first student, and together with Afa formed the original extreme tag-team known as "The Wild Samoans". They held 21 tag titles including being the first team to hold the WWE tag belts three times. The blood line of some of Afa and Sika's family who make up the Samoan Dynasty includes: The Great Samu, Rikishi, the late Umaga, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Haku, Jimmy Superfly Snuka, Afa Jr, Tonga Kid, The Black Pearl, L.A. Smooth, Rosey, Toa Maivia, Sean Maluta, Kava, Kid Breeze, Sarona Snuka and the late Yokozuna. The Wild Samoan Dynasty is one of the largest wrestling families and continues to grow with more second and third generation future superstars who are currently in training.
Some of the names of the past and present who have benefited from the Wild Samoan include: Michael Hayes, the late Junk Yard Dog, Paul "Mr. Wonderful Orndorff, Paul E. Dangerously, Hulk Hogan, the late Sherri Martell, the late Bam Bam Bigelow, Doink the Clown, Luna Vachon, Gangrel, Gene Snisky, Batista, Sal Corrente, John Rambo, Homicide and many more.
About WXW (World X-Treme Wrestling)
The training camp is the place where it all begins. Afa specializes with assisting newcomers, teaching them all of the basics, independent wrestlers who need to tone up their skills, and seasoned wrestlers who need to get ring time. It starts in the classroom, and it is later through WXW Wrestling that his students get to shine as the upcoming starts of tomorrow in the WXW teaching federation. WXW is proud to offer a women's league that offers women athletes the chance to showcase their talents on their own all-women events.
Afa developed WXW Wrestling to offer a "training promotion" where his students and up and coming wrestlers could perform to gain crowd exposure and TV experience through these live events. Some of the names that passed through WXW include: Shawn Spears, Beth Phoenix, Matt Stryker, Shannon Moore, Tracy Brooks, Gail Kim, Velvet Sky, Homicide, Low Ki, Mercedes Martinez and Sinn.
The Wild Samoan Training Center and WXW Wrestling has trained thousands of students, and not only to wrestle. Other areas include: managers, valets, ring announcers, referees, camera and editing personnel, creative writers, promoters, security, and marketing skills. Afa has offered his students worldwide experience, including being part of Wild Samoan Training Center wrestling clinics that took place in Italy and Austria. Others have traveled the globe entertaining our troops on military tours to such places as Egypt, Afghanistan, Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, Japan, China, Pakistan, and Alaska.
Being the best trainer has its rewards. Afa was scouted by world renowned movie director Darren Aronofsky to train the actor Mickey Rourke for the movie "The Wrestler", which won the highest award- The Golden Lion, at the Venice film festival. The movie was purchased by Fox Searchlight Films and was released in theaters in December 2008.
Contacts
Email: wstcschool@aol.com
Website: www.wildsamoan.com
Snail Mail: WSTC, P.O.Box 2291, Minneola, FL 34755
WXW Wrestling
www.wxwwrestling.com
Email: wxwrep2@aol.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" Supports Literacy
Minneola, FL
Wrestling legend Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa`i, along with his daughter Tovale and wife Lynn, visited Grassy Lake Elementary School as part of the "NEA's Read Across America" program. Pictured below- Ms. Walter's and Ms. Sena's 5th grade classes enjoy Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, which was read by Vale with fun interaction from Afa.
The Wild Samoan is the founder of Usos Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that offers positive, alternative choices to the negativity that is in our children's reach. The at-risk youth programs challenge our youth and helps build their self-esteem, mind-body-spirit connection, and sense of worth.
Afa says that: "Education is the best tool that we can give to our youngsters, and I'm happy to volunteer my time to give back to the community any way I can."
Afa's daughter Vale is an actress, and author of four books, who began reading at the young age of two. She has been passionate about books ever since, and loves to share her love for reading with others, especially children.
Each student received an autographed picture of the Wild Samoan, and had the opportunity to hold his WWE Hall of Fame ring as he generously passed it around the room.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."
For more information about Usos Foundation or to make a tax deductible donation, please visit the web site: www.usosfoundation.org
Your support is greatly appreciated and needed.
Wrestling legend Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa`i, along with his daughter Tovale and wife Lynn, visited Grassy Lake Elementary School as part of the "NEA's Read Across America" program. Pictured below- Ms. Walter's and Ms. Sena's 5th grade classes enjoy Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, which was read by Vale with fun interaction from Afa.
The Wild Samoan is the founder of Usos Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that offers positive, alternative choices to the negativity that is in our children's reach. The at-risk youth programs challenge our youth and helps build their self-esteem, mind-body-spirit connection, and sense of worth.
Afa says that: "Education is the best tool that we can give to our youngsters, and I'm happy to volunteer my time to give back to the community any way I can."
Afa's daughter Vale is an actress, and author of four books, who began reading at the young age of two. She has been passionate about books ever since, and loves to share her love for reading with others, especially children.
Each student received an autographed picture of the Wild Samoan, and had the opportunity to hold his WWE Hall of Fame ring as he generously passed it around the room.
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."
For more information about Usos Foundation or to make a tax deductible donation, please visit the web site: www.usosfoundation.org
Your support is greatly appreciated and needed.
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