TRAINING FACILITY
Ohio Valley Wrestling is recognized around the world as one of the finest professional wrestling training facilities in the industry. OVW counts among its many accolades that it was once one of the official developmental programs for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the sport's leading promotion.
Over the years, OVW has trained over one hundred superstars for the WWE, including many current and past WWE Champions: Batista, John Cena, Victoria, Doug and Danny Basham, Shelton Benjamin, Charlie Haas, Randy Orton, plus many more including Rob Conway, Eugene, Sylvan Grenier, Bobby Lashley, and Lance Cade.
Located in Louisville, Kentucky, OVW's training center is under the supervision of OVW owner "Nightmare" Danny Davis, a former pro wrestler with nearly 30 years' experience in wrestling, managing, promoting, and training, with Rip Rogers as lead trainer - who is a veteran pro wrestler and trainer in his own right.
So if you want to make a career in pro wrestling, OVW is THE place to come!
Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class | Advanced Class
NICK DINSMORE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING CLASS
Submit your application to the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class
The Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class is designed to determine if you have the intestinal fortitude and athletic aptitude to be a pro wrestler. It is open to anyone who wants to find out if they have what it takes, and to give the student a grasp of the basics of the sport. This 10 week pro wrestling "training camp" will challenge you and your body with 20 lessons. The Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class meets every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM.
At the end of the course, you will have four options:
- You will decide that pro wrestling is not for you.
- OVW will tell you that pro wrestling is not for you.
- You will be invited to continue on to the Advanced Program.
- Or if you have not met the requirements to advance but have the potential to do so, you will be given the option to re-enroll in the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class.
Tuition for the Ohio Valley Wrestling Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class is $1000.00 to be paid in full on day one of class. However, OVW does accept a monthly on-line pre-payment plan of $100.00 for twelve (12) months for a total of $1,200. This pre-payment is non-refundable for any reason. So please plan accordingly and make sure that professional wrestling is a comittment that you can keep. In order to be considered for admission, please complete the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class Application along with $10.00 application fee.
Please Note: PayPal is the only accepted form of payment. You can use your bank account or credit card through PayPal. Cash will be accepted only in person.
Keep in mind that classes are limited to 30 students. If course is full those wishing to enroll will be waitlisted for the next available session. Attendance at OVW's Wednesday TV tapings is allowed.
Would you like a career in professional wrestling? Are you interested in how to get started? Well, let Ohio Valley Wrestling help provide you with the necessary fundamentals to succeed in the world of professional wrestling. Whether you are a savvy ring veteran looking to hone your craft or new talent looking to find their way, the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class has something for you. Listed below is some basic information on what you can expect from the class.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the program not answered here.
Class Overview
- Trained by Former WWE Tag Team Champion Nick Dinsmore and the Staff of Ohio Valley Wrestling.
- Class meets for 20 sessions over 10 weeks
- Each session meets Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
- Main purpose of class is to teach Ring Technique, Basic Ring Psychology, and most importantly SAFTEY!!
- Class is Cardio Intensive. If you are not in "ring" shape it's OK! The purpose of this class is to help get you there! No prior conditioning is necessary but is recommended!
- Ohio Valley Wrestling trains its athletes the way WWE prefers their athletes to be trained.
Current Sessions Available
- Oct. 12, 2010 - Dec. 15, 2010
- (Check back for more dates)
Class Requirements
- $10.00 Application Fee
- Class costs $1,000.00
- Payable Online via Paypal. Cash is accepted in person.
- Payment Plans are not available. Full amount is due Day one of Class.
- Class requires you to have Kentucky State Wrestling License from the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority
- You MUST BE 18 Years of Age in order to attend class!
- High school Diploma or GED is required. OVW will consider special circumstances via petition process.
Class Perks
- You will have the opportunity to help out with our weekly TV show taped every Wednesday as well as our house shows every Saturday and Sunday.
- All members of the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class have the possibility of even appearing on OVW Television!!! This is at the discretion of the OVW Staff.
General Recommendations for Class
- Wrestling Gear is encouraged but not required.
- General understanding of wrestling
- HEART
Contact
Contact Nick Dinsmore if you need any further information about the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class. When you are ready, apply for the class today.
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OVW ADVANCED PROGRAM
The OVW Advanced program is "The Harvard of professional wrestling". By invitation only, this program is for those who have completed the Nick Dinsmore Professional Wrestling Class or experienced pros who have been invited directly into this class.
The Advanced program is for those who are ready to move on to a more rigorous and detailed program. Students will begin to explore more of the moves, holds, and psychology of professional wrestling matches. This program meets twice a week on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12 to 4pm. Attendance at OVW TV tapings on Wednesday nights is strongly encouraged.
The Advanced Program duration is one year and tuition is $2,000.00.
At the end of your year agreement you must resign / pay the advance class fee again in order to participate or you will not be able to continue class. No exceptions.
As in any form of sport or entertainment, there are no guarantees in pro wrestling--but members of the OVW Advanced class have the best chance in the world for a career in pro wrestling.
There are other reputable pro wrestling training centers in this country--and some not so reputable. None give you the chance for success that OVW's does.
For information about the Advanced Program please contact:
Nick Dinsmore
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Attn: OVW Advanced Program
4400 Shepherdsville Rd.
Louisville, KY 40218
Please note that to join OVW's Training Facility YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE!
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