World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) said it has established a new training center named Florida Championship Wrestling in South Tampa. The official developmental territory is scheduled to be fully operational by December 2007. WWE has contracted with WWE Legend and former Superstar Steve Keirn to operate the territory. WWE trainer Tom Prichard will oversee all talent training.
FCW's training facility is being expanded to 10,000 square feet, and will include a 300-seat arena. The rejuvenated training facility will also host a weekly show in front of a live audience to be broadcast for regional television. Currently, the facility operates with four rings in which it trains 35 contracted athletes. WWE plans to increase that number to more than 60 in the near future.
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