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PAUL LONDON LAUNCHING KAYFABE ACADEMY TRAINING FACILITY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

By Mike Johnson on 2023-11-13 12:00:00

The following press release was issued:

Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy Aims to Bring Professional Wrestling Back to Its Roots Former WWE Superstar Opens New Training Facility in Southern California 

Three-time WWE Tag Team and former Cruiserweight Champion Paul London is thrilled to announce the  launch of Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy, an all-new professional wrestling school located in South  Gate, CA. Named for the commitment within the industry to uphold the integrity and mystique of  professional wrestling, the school is set to train current and aspiring wrestlers in both fundamental and  advanced techniques needed to succeed in the business. With over 20 years of experience in the squared  circle, Paul London’s innovative combination of high-flying technical expertise and unique character  work has had a profound impact on today’s most popular performers. When asked about his approach to  training, London responded: “My overall goal with Kayfabe Academy is to offer wrestlers a foundation  built on wrestling. Those training with me will learn how to wrestle both on the mat and in the ring as  professionals. These individuals should take pride in their ‘craft’ by implementing the commitment and  discipline it takes to protect their artistry, as well as the integrity of professional wrestling.” 

Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy will open to the public on December 3, 2023, with Kamp Kayfabe, a  five-day intensive training program. The program will culminate with a student showcase on Thursday,  December 7th, that will give trainees an opportunity to display what they’ve learned. The school will  begin offering weekly classes in January 2024. 

WHAT: Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy gives current and aspiring professional wrestlers the  opportunity to learn from Paul London, a former three-time WWE Tag Team Champion, WWE  Cruiserweight Champion, and a star and producer of El Rey’s Lucha Underground.  

WHEN: Kamp Kayfabe, a five-day intensive training program that’s open to wrestlers of all skill-levels, will  begin on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Weekly classes will commence in January 2024, with training offered for  beginners and more advanced skill-levels. 

WHERE: Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy is located in South Gate, CA, (Los Angeles). Follow Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy on Instagram (@Kayfabe_Academy) for updates. To apply to Kamp Kayfabe: http://bit.ly/KampKayfabe 

WHO: 

About Paul London 

Born in Austin, Texas, Paul London has always had a passion for performing both in and out of the squared  circle. Trained by professional wrestling legends, Terry and Dory Funk, Jr., Ivan Putski, and Rick Bassman, London first gained national attention as one of the breakout stars of Ring of Honor. After signing with WWE  at the age of 23, London would go on to become a nationally recognized superstar, capturing the WWE Tag  Team titles three times and holding singles gold as the Cruiserweight Champion. After several years in the  WWE, London would return to Pro Wrestling Guerilla and the independent scene. In 2016, Paul London  would join the cast of El Rey’s Lucha Underground, appearing as a performer and contributing behind the  scenes as a producer. In addition to appearing on national television as a wrestler for the better part of a  decade, London is an accomplished actor, appearing in feature films, popular television programs, and  commercials. 

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