WWE opens the performance center

[Stopspot]

Originally Posted by WWE.com
The next generation of WWE performers now has a place to call home: The WWE Performance Center has officially opened.

Announced two months ago by WWE COO Triple H and Florida Governor Rick Scott, the 26,000-square-foot facility gives both WWE and NXT Superstars and Divas a state-of-the-art home base to hone their craft and treat their bodies. Offering a comprehensive program that includes in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development for approximately 75 talent, the center houses seven wrestling rings, a world-class gym and high-tech production and edit suites in accordance with WWE’s partnership with Full Sail University, whose students edit and produce weekly, internationally broadcast installments of WWE NXT at the university’s Full Sail Live facility. The center also offers a best-in-class sports medicine program as well as a fully functional kitchen.

Outside the ring, the center also increases WWE’s presence in the Sunshine State, creating more than 100 high-wage jobs.

A full press conference will be held today to announce the grand opening, but several WWE Superstars, Divas and officials took their excitement to Twitter hours before the big unveiling. See what they had to say, and be sure to check back with WWE.com for exclusive details, photos and video from the event.

Here are some pics from the center:

Outside of the center.

Developmental stars at attention: Notable mentions Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville and Sami Callihan.

Talent working out with Billy Gunn and Joey Mercury.

The weight/work out room.

Ring room.

They also have on site medical staff. A green screen room where they can work on vignettes and promos, rooms for working on character development and promo work, recording of promos and getting live feedback so they can see what they have to work on apparently. Plus all the classes and such.

Seems like a really impressive set up.

 

[Crayo]

And more pictures here: http://www.pwmania.com/photos-from-the-new-wwe-performance-center-opening-triple-h-divas-more

In one of them you see Sami Calihan in the background . Awesome new centre though.

 

[Shadie T]

Looks great, Seems worth the investment. This basically guarantees Sami has signed which is cool too.

 

[Crayo]

Didn't even see this thread. I'm Blue.

 

[Stopspot]

Looks great, Seems worth the investment. This basically guarantees Sami has signed which is cool too.

Sami signing was confirmed weeks ago. He was told to report for the opening which allowed him to do some bookings leading up to that.

 

[Cloud]

Well that center is just boss!

 

[Shadie T]

Sami signing was confirmed weeks ago. He was told to report for the opening which allowed him to do some bookings leading up to that.

Was it? Shit must have missed it.

 

[Stopspot]

Was it? Shit must have missed it.

The moment PWG runs a farewell show for one of their guys its confirmed. Plus it was all over the dirtsheets.

 

[Dat Girl]

Sounds awesome. Can really help the guys at NXT and the guys in the WWE roster who are WWE Superstars stuck. Opening up a lot more jobs for Florida is also something that's great for them. Seeing Sami there too just adds to the awesomeness

 

[Shadie T]

The moment PWG runs a farewell show for one of their guys its confirmed. Plus it was all over the dirtsheets.

Havent been paying attention to dirtsheets and just started watching PWG last week.

 

[Stopspot]

Some highlights of what the center provides:

WWE Performance Center Key Highlights:
In-Ring Training Room
*12,000 square-foot world-class training room with seven training rings
*Including one "show ring" with theatrical lighting and broadcast capability to provide developmental talent with a full training experience
*Connectivity between the Performance Center and WWE's headquarters in Stamford, Conn., via closed circuit cameras will allow for real time feedback from WWE executives

Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation
*Best-in-class sports medicine facility with on-site medical care creating a central location for all WWE talent to receive the best care both in and out of the ring
*Dr. Michael Sampson, Medical Director, holds regular office hours
*Access to a full-time athletic trainer and full-time physical therapist whenever talent are training as well as a network of local specialists

Strength and Conditioning
*5,500 square-foot state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room that will allow for daily training sessions for all developmental trainees
*Featuring cutting edge strength and conditioning equipment, cardio machines, medical rehab equipment and floor space for stretching and plyometric movement
*World-renowned strength coach Joe DeFranco will serve as a consultant

Promo Room
*A small, private studio that allows talent to practice on-camera techniques and work individually on character development and performance skills
*Capable of being operated by the talent themselves, this one-of-a-kind studio functions without technical personnel and is controlled using a simple iPad interface

Edit and Production Suites
*Cutting-edge edit and production facilities dedicated to creating improved TV performances for in-ring talent
*Flash (Pre-tape) Studio - a full-function, green-screen capable studio designed to allow talent to practice their TV presentation skills or to create content for NXT or WWE programming. The room features a Sony ENG style camera, studio lighting and high-resolution recording using AJA Digital recording hardware operated by production staff
*VO Booth - a practice room designed for announcers-in-training to work with WWE seasoned professionals to hone their live action announcing and play-by-play skills. The room allows for up to three announcers to work directly with an audio engineer to provide quick and easy record and playback functionality

The Performance Center solidifies WWE's presence in Orlando and evolves WWE's partnership with Full Sail University. Last year, WWE and Full Sail announced an innovative partnership that moved live tapings of WWE NXT series, WWE's weekly one-hour show that broadcasts on Hulu Plus and in more than 100 countries, to Full Sail Live, the university's state-of-the-art performance venue. The partnership, which created a student scholarship fund, also allows students of the university's entertainment-focused degree programs, including Film, Show Production, Digital Arts and Design, Internet Marketing and Entertainment Business, to gain real-world experience alongside WWE production staff during WWE NXT tapings.

 

[Leo C]

The building and features look great, it's going to help them a lot.