This Day in Wrestling History is going to be slightly different than what we’re accustomed to, but no less interesting in the grand scheme of things as the WWE Performance Center opened on July 11, 2013.
Wrestling schools dot the landscape but none compare to the size and state of the art the WWE Performance Center boasts.
But it’s more than just a gym and wrestling school as its 26,000 square feet has several training rings, a strength and conditioning program, a voice over area where performers and announcers can practice, and production facilities.
Unexpected tour
The Performance Center really came to the forefront this past year when the WWE moved their production there to continue filming and producing their weekly shows and pay-per-views during the lockdown.
All the forethought the WWE had about making it more than a standard training center or wrestling school really paid off as they never missed an episode during the pandemic.
Thanks to this, we had an unexpected tour of the facility when Triple H introduced us to in on the very first night.
This only served to add to the growing legacy the Performance Center has cultivated over the last eight years as the WWE’s talent have all spent time there either after joining the company or as part of their training.
Centralized for better control
It’s only natural that the WWE would want to centralize things more to ensure their talent gets the same message and access to training.
We’re reminded of professional sports teams and how they have their won training centers with weights, medical personnel, and classrooms.
This gives the WWE control over their Superstars’ workouts and gives them one on one coaching in the various aspects they may need help in to improve.
It also eliminated the need to deal with outside promotions like Evolve (which they eventually bought) and OVW, which Al Snow owns and runs and has the only accredited wrestling school.
As we’ve seen over the years, whenever a new talent is signed they’re sent to the Performance Center and NXT to be taught the “WWE way” in an effort to fully grasp their ability and realize their potential.
There’s little doubt the Performance Center will be around for a long time as the WWE continues to look to grown and expand its world domination of professional wrestling.
This Day in Wrestling History has been an interesting learning point for us and we hope you enjoyed it. Keep a sharp eye peeled, because we never know when another moment if upon us.
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