WWE Wants More Former Athletes, WrestleMania, More Reported by: Tim Brown
Updated on February 12, 2009 6:06 PM EST
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-- WWE is using more and more sons of former wrestlers in their developmental territory FCW. Even with the potential money involved, they are finding it hard to recruit, train and maintain top level athletes such as former football players.
-- Former WWE and ECW star James "Little Guido" Maritato is now training students in Lodi, New Jersey. The official blurb for the school reads: Wanna Be a Professional Wrestler? Wanna learn from the best of the best? ECW Superstar Little Guido Maritato is opening a brand new pro wrestling school for people who want to learn from the best. Little Guido is one of the most seasoned veterans in the business. He was a main-stay in ECW for years and a former ECW tag-team champion. The Dojo will be located in Lodi, NJ. Wrestling, Referee, and Manager Training Programs Available! The most affordable wrestling-school around. Financing Available. For More Info Call 973-253-0865."
-- The official release date for WWE Wrestlemania XXV on standard and blu-ray DVD has been pushed up from June to 5/19. The complete 2009 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will be included on the set.
