Independent Wrestling Federation
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IWF Rocks New York’s CW11 Morning News TV Program:
Live Reports Aired Wednesday, February 20, from West Paterson, NJ
(WEST PATERSON, NJ)- Television viewers were drop-kicked out of bed Wednesday morning, February 20 as New York’s popular CW11 Morning News Show broadcast live from the prestigious Independent Wrestling Federation’s IWF Pro Wrestling School in West Paterson, NJ.
During the live program, CW11 reporter Larry Hoff took to the ring and interviewed IWF American Champion and Head Trainer Kevin Knight as part of his “Where is Larry Now” report. The action segments featured in-ring training demonstrations as Larry rumbled with IWF Wrestling School students and graduates.
Participants included Biggie Biggs, Tony Torres, IWF Tag Team Champions Justin Corino and Frank Scoleri, Franciz, Chris Steeler, Mike Jenkins, Kareem West, Evan Schwartz, Barry Delaney, Matt Bennett, Matt Rivera, Dan Kissiday, Gino Cabrera, and IWF lady grappler’s Jana, Kristina, Michelle, Jennifer and Joanna.
“Larry tried his best, but unfortunately he fell victim to the IWF stars,” said Knight, a 13-year ring veteran. “He dished out some punishment to Franciz and Jana, but it just wasn’t enough. I think he needs more training…only the strong survive in the IWF, the rest are down for the count. Judge for yourself by watching the CW11 video at WrestlingIWF.com.”
In addition to CW11, IWF wrestlers appeared on CBS 2 News, Fox 5 Good Day New York, ABC 7 Eyewitness News, My 9 News, News 12 New Jersey, NBC Telemundo 47, Telemundo International, WMBC-TV 63 News, Nickelodeon’s Danny Phantom, Nickelodeon’s WACK, EXTRA, TLC’s A Makeover Story, MSG Metro Channel and WOR Radio 710.
“The fact that we have experienced amazing local, national and international mainstream media coverage over the past nine years solidify’s the IWF as one of the top training schools in the country,” Knight added. “Coupled with our first-rate instruction in a friendly and safe environment, we will continue to produce top flight prospects for years to come.”
Established in 1999, IWF Wrestling School trains hundreds of wrestlers and managers from 16 states and six countries that perform in bouts around the globe. IWF Commissioner Rich Ross recently joined the management team at USA Network & NBC Universal, partnering with WWE supervising Raw and ECW programming. Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001. Former IWF Tag Team Champion Marc Verow works for the UFC Event Production Staff. Damian Adams is training in Ohio Valley Wrestling, and IWF graduates make frequent appearances on Raw, SmackDown and Heat. So far, 17 home-grown IWF talents made WWE appearances.
IWF Wrestling School hosts periodic Clinics with current stars and legendary performers. WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, WWE’s Steven Richards, WWE’s Nunzio, WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana, WWE Developmental Trainer Dr. Tom Prichard, WWE legend Ricky Steamboat, former UFC and WWE Champion Ken Shamrock, former WWE Diva Dawn Marie, former WWE star Tom Brandi (Sal Sincere), former ECW Champion Steve Corino, and TNA’s Simon Diamond hosted clinics.
Current WWE Raw Superstar and former WWE Heavyweight Champion John Bradshaw Layfield “JBL” comes to IWF Wrestling School this spring to host a special Training Seminar.
IWF graduates also network within the entertainment business appearing in television shows and commercials. Former IWF referee Kev Kage stars as Rangers hockey mascot “Bobby Granger” on the MSG Network. Tony Torres, Justin Corino and Travis Blake appeared on Nickelodeon’s W.A.C.K. wrestling program, while Knight starred as the “Buckin Chicken” in Burger King commercials.
Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-friendly live events and hosts children’s Birthday Parties. IWF Pro Wrestling School, recognized as the premiere training facility in the Northeast by countless media outlets, hosts Open House Tours every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
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IWF UPCOMING EVENTS:
Independent Wrestling Federation
Presents:
March Madness Weekend
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 7:30 pm
& Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3:00 pm
@ IWF Centre, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ
Card for Saturday, March 29, 2008 (Day 1):
Double Main Event: Return Bout for the IWF Heavyweight Title
Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake (IWF Champion) w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
Double Main Event: Intergender Tag Team Match
Kevin Knight (American Champion) & Jana vs. Chris Steeler & Cameron Matthews
Biggie Biggs vs. Justin Corino (Tag Team Champion)
Mike Jenkins vs. Frank Scoleri (Tag Team Champion)
IWF Junior Heavyweight Title Match:
Antonio Rivera (Champion) vs. Evan Schwartz
Kareem West vs. Franciz w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
Dan Marques vs. Bryan Harley
And: BPA Barry & more.
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for updates at WrestlingIWF.com.
Card for Sunday, March 30, 2008 (Day 2):
Double Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Title Match
Antonio Rivera vs. Travis Blake (IWF Champion) w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
Double Main Event: IWF Tag Team Title Match
Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri (Champions)
IWF American Title Match
Kevin Knight (Champion) vs. Chris Steeler
Tony Torres vs. Franciz w/ Commissioner Rich Ross
Kareem West vs. Cameron Matthews
Jason Roberts & Nes Lopez w/ Miss Kristina vs. Bryan Harley & Evan Schwartz
And: Jana, Matt Bennett, BPA Barry & more.
Plus much more to be announced. Check back soon for updates at WrestlingIWF.com.
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IWF LATEST NEWS:
WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man Returns to IWF Wrestling School:
Pro Wrestler Clinic April 16-17 & Fans Fantasy Clinic April 18-19
(WEST PATERSON, NJ)- Independent Wrestling Federation is pleased to announce that WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time, returns as guest instructor at IWF Pro Wrestling School, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ.
Honky Tonk Man conducts a two-day Pro Wrestling Clinic on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 6:30 to 10 pm. Clinic includes seminar, in-ring drills, basics, fundamentals, promos and evaluation. Pro Clinic open to IWF students, graduates, and youth clinic participants of all experience levels with a $75 fee; and indy wrestlers, managers and referees with at least one-year of experience with a $100 fee. This clinic is a must for all wrestlers and students to have an opportunity to get coached by a true living legend.
Honky Tonk Man also conducts a two-day Pro Wrestling Fan Fantasy Clinic on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 1 to 5 pm. Clinic includes seminar, in-ring basics, interviews, free IWF shirt, live event ticket and autographed 8×10. Fantasy Clinic open to fans and aspiring wrestlers ages 18 and older in good health with a $199 early-bird fee before April 10, or $225 fee after April 10. No experience required. Live out your dream with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the Fantasy Clinic and enter the ring with Honky Tonk Man.
This marks the fifth time Honky Tonk Man has served as guest instructor alongside 13-year pro Kevin Knight at IWF Wrestling School. Enrollment for both clinics are underway. For registration information, visit WrestlingIWF.com. Honky Tonk Man will also be featured in the Main Event at IWF Live Events Friday, April 18, 8 pm and Sunday, April 20, 4 pm in West Paterson, NJ.