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Trevor
Rhodes
Since enrolling in the Harley Race
Academy last year, Trevor as gone from being a struggling mid-card wrestler on smaller
independent wrestling cards to becoming the youngest wrestler to ever hold the World
League Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. During this time Trevor was seen as a
model student that was thirsty for knowledge from anybody and everybody including the 8
time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and owner Harley Race. Through dedication and lots of
hard work, Trevor has realized his potential and continues to improve with each and
everyday that he is in the school, whether it be teaching students or talking with Harley
Race. Trevor Rhodes though young and a relative newcomer to the world of professional
wrestling holds victory's over the Harris Brothers, the Barbarian, Bobby Eaton, Disco
Inferno, Mark Jindrack and his biggest victory to date, Meng whom he defeated to win the
WLW Heavyweight title. The staff at the Harley Race Academy, predict nothing but greatness
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"All
That" Matt Murphy
When Matt first came to the school in the summer of last year,
he impressed the Harley Race Academy staff immediately with his athleticism and his desire
to be the best at what he does. Murphy endured much - like the rest of the students at the
Academy - long hot days of continuous cardiovascular exercises followed by hours and hours
of ring work to be the best that he can be. To his credit Murphy has racked up a very
impressive won/loss record while with World League Wrestling and has notched up victories
against the Disco Inferno, the Harris Brothers, Bobby Eaton and has had a time limit draw
with Mark Jindrack. Murphy still continues to come into the gym at the Harley Race Academy
on a regular basis to improve and assist the instructors with the development of current
students. It is safe to say that the Missile should have a very successful career and will
be a household name for years to come. |
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Super Star
Steve
From the first day Super Star Steve came into the Harley Race
Academy, Harley knew that Steve was destined for greatness. Since that day Steve has
continued to impress everyone involved with the Harley Race Academy and World League
Wrestling. While no angel in the ring, with his style it is obvious the Steve has idolized
Harley Race for many years. Known for his top rope headbutt and highflying ability, Steve
has impressed everybody including a prominent WCW talent scout that is anxious to see the
Superstar again. While Steve has not been as successful against some of the top talent he
has faced they were greatly impressed with the youngsters' ability and know that he will
be a force in this business for years to come. Steve impressed WCW veteran Meng when they
competed recently to the point that Meng was heard telling Harley Race that the kid will
definitely be a Superstar someday soon. |
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Deputy Dale
While juggling a full time job and pursuing a wrestling career
is very difficult for most people to perform, Deputy Dale has done this while going
through the Harley Race Academy and working every night as a police officer for the Lake
Ozark Police Department. Deputy Dale has battled through injuries and lack of sleep at
times just to get into the gym and perfect his craft. All those around him can feel the
heart that Dale brings into the school as he has walked into the gym in his uniform coming
off of work and walked back out in his uniform on his way back to work. Dale has been able
to use the teaching from the academy along with the teaching of his law enforcement
training to his advantage on more than one occasion in the ring. While his won/loss record
might not be the most impressive of the graduates of the Harley Race Academy his desire
and dedication to be the best that he can be is very impressive and the Academy expects
great things from him in the future. |
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Wild
Wade Chism
It was obvious from the day he walked through the doors
at the Harley Race Professional Wrestling Academy, that this former semi-pro
baseball player had IT. Complete with a great physique from years in the
weight room, an unmatched desire to succeed in wrestling, an infectious
personality that has made him one of the most popular wrestlers in WLW,
great things were expected right away and Wade has not disappointed. In only
his second match as a professional wrestler, Chism shocked World League
Wrestling when he scored a pin-fall on the former WLW Champion Trevor
Rhodes. Making this even more shocking was Chism had not even graduated the
Harley Race Academy when this match took place. Being only the second
student of the Harley Race Wrestling Academy to compete in WLW before he
graduated, the other being Superstar Steve, is something that Wild Wade
Chism is extremely proud of. With the impact that Chism has made in his
short time since wrestling on a full time schedule, he has many people in
the locker room talking about him as a future WLW World Heavyweight
Champion. |
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Josh
Besore
While definitely not the largest student to walk into
the Harley Race Wrestling Academy, Besore proved that he had heart as he
endured brutally hot grueling days going through move after move and hold
after hold until he could probably do them in his sleep. The road to the
World League Wrestling ring was not an easy path for Josh as he suffered
some hindering injuries along the way that kept him out of the school for
about 2 months this past winter. Again proving his desire to succeed in the
wrestling industry, Besore persevered through it all and rededicated himself
after the time away, and proceeded to excel with leaps and bounds under the
watchful eye of Harley Race and "All That" Matt Murphy. While
still not the biggest dog in the fight, Besore definitely has the heart to
succeed in the wrestling industry for years to come. |
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Marc
Godecker
Marc from the very beginning stood out as having
tremendous potential. With months of hard work and dedication Godecker is
beginning to realize his potential. Having spent countless hours in the
weight room and in the ring at the Academy, under the watchful eye of Harley
Race and the trainers at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy, Marc has
transformed into what could be one of the premier competitors in the ranks
of World League Wrestling. While his debut match with WLW did not quite go
his way as far as the won/loss category is concerned, it definitely opened
up the eyes of those in the locker room. To those who have witnessed the
transformation of Godecker, they believe that with his work ethic, great
things are ahead for the youngest wrestler in WLW. |
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