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St. Augustine Pro Wrestling School taking new students

School operated by a WWE star teaches students to wrestle and perform in the unique industry

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Starting this week, Northeast Florida’s newest pro wrestling school is starting its latest round of classes. On July 9th Hatchet Pro Wrestling will start classes at their facility in St. Augustine.

The school has been profiled on the Going Ringside Podcast.

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It’s owned and operated by veteran WWE star Dexter Lumis (real name Sam Shaw).

The school put out this note to prospective students:

“Since opening our doors in January, we have witnessed young men and women taking the first (or next) step in fulfilling a dream. Professional Wrestling is a very unique, unusual, exciting and sometimes brutal endeavor. It is hard. It is grueling. It is rewarding. It is the greatest form of entertainment in the world! At @hatchetprowrestling , we supply the education needed to succeed in the Pro Wrestling industry. The in-ring, the etiquette, the community. We’re looking for serious individuals who have a passion for Pro Wrestling. Must have a drive to succeed and a strong work ethic! Do you have what it takes? Apply today and get started! Www.hatchetprowrestling.com”