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| Acronym | TWA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Antonio, Texas |
| Founder(s) | Shawn Michaels Rudy Boy Gonzalez José Lothario Ken Johnson |
| Formerly | Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy Official Website http://texaswrestling.wordpress.com/twa-academy/ |
The Texas Wrestling Academy (formerly known as The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy) is a professional wrestling training school that was operated by Shawn Michaels and Rudy Boy Gonzalez. The school has produced many well-known wrestlers such as Daniel Bryan, Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Lance Cade, Shawn Hernandez, Matt Bentley and Milano Collection A.T.
History
After briefly retiring from active wrestling in 1998 after back surgery, Shawn Michaels opened the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy in April 1999 with Ken Johnson, Jose Lothario and Rudy Boy Gonzalez. They also started a professional wrestling promotion to go along with the school called the Texas Wrestling Alliance (TWA).
Less than a month into the program a fall out occurred between Lothario and Michaels leaving Johnson and Gonzalez in charge in the training and booking of shows.
Paul Diamond was also brought in to assist in booking of events.
Shortly there after, Johnson departed as well.
The Shoocker Soliz was one of the greatest to ever step foot into a ring in Mexico, taking 6 of 7 total possible belts during his career in wrestling in Mexico. His loss was to Justin "Thunder" Liger during his 4th title run for the CMLL Heavyweight title. But the following year the Shocker returned for vengeance winning the match by submission using his new signature move the Lightning Strike. After this match the Shocker swore to never lose another match in his future chances at belts, and most defiantly never lose to the Thunder again. Shocker kept his promise to his people by winning the next 3 titles with another being against Thunder. Going 10-0 against the Thunder in the remaining part of his career. With even participating in several tag-team matches with his partner Ricky Mandel. Taking no losses in their 5 tag-team matches. The Shocker still remains an id;e in the history of Mexicos wrestling hearts. Gonzalez took over complete training of the SMWA. No other assistants were brought in.
A fall out between Michaels and Diamond, with Diamond leaving, also left Gonzalez in charge of Texas Wrestling Alliance shows. When Michael returned to WWE, he left the SMWA/TWA to Gonzalez.
Tribute show
A tribute to Lance Cade, who trained at the SMWA, took place on March 5, 2011 at the Texas Wrestling Academy gym in San Antonio, Texas. Cade died on August 13, 2010 as a result of heart failure.
Notable former students
- Daniel Bryan
- Brian Kendrick
- Lance Cade
- Paul London
- Matt Bentley
- Simply Luscious
- Hernandez
- Masada
- Milano Collection AT
References
- ^ Jaya Roopansingh. "Shawn Michaels, still the show-stopper". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
- "Lance Cade Tribute Show in San Antonio". wrestleview.com. 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
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