OVW Academy is the world’s first and only certified trade school in professional wrestling.  There’s no better place to get your start in professional wrestling than right here at OVW in the hands of Al Snow and his team of instructors.

Our students learn skills that will set them apart from others and create opportunities both inside the ring and out.  Just as every wrestler has their first match, they all have their last match.  Our courses prepare you to be a better performer during your in-ring career, while also teaching how to continue your career behind the scenes once your time as an active professional wrestler is over.

The OVW Academy offers two distinct pathways to becoming a professional wrestler.  For those wishing to learn every aspect of professional wrestling, the full-time certificate program is right for you.  Students in the full-time program take courses in Writing, Production, Fitness, Nutrition, On-Camera Presentation, Character Development, Financial Management, and more!

For those with limited time availability, or who are asking themselves the question “Is Wrestling For Me?” the Wrestling-Only option could be the best choice for you.  Enrolled students can change plans at the beginning of each quarter.