WWF Training Camp
According to all three trainers, Adam Copeland and Sean Morley could be bona fide future Federation superstars.
WWF magazine
April 1998 issue
Recently, the World Wrestling Federation held a "wrestling camp" for young up-and-comers looking to make thier way into to "big time". Not only were established suprstars such as Ahmed Johnson, Kurrgan, Steve Blackman, and Mark Henry on hand for this week-long event, but all the athletes were trained by the legendary Dory Funk Jr., Hall of Famer Pat Pattereson, and former Federation Tag Team Champion Tom Prichard. For the other younger athletes - who are looking to make it in the "big time" - this was thier chance to get a taste of what it would be like to make it in the Federation.
A highlight for the athletes during the week was watching a match between Dory Funk Jr. and Tom Prichard, which Patterson officiated. Following the contest, the scrapes and bumps on Dr. Tom's arms were a testament to the former National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) champion's toughness!
During the camp, the athletes were on a strict schedule. Each man arrived at Titan Towers at 8 a.m. for a group breakfast and then headed down to the training facility for a few hours of weightlifting and cardioexercise. From there, it was to the televison studios for a day of bumps and bruises and proper wrestling techniques. Also, the grapplers took part in matches, often with the rookies mixing it up with the established superstars.
Here are some specifics on several of the athletes who took part in the camp:
Adam Copeland
Possibly the most impressive wrestler to take part in the camp. Patterson, Funk and Prichard all commented that the six-foot, one-inch, 240-pound newcomer could certainly become an instant superstar in the Federation in a few months' time. Copeland hails from Canada and many Titan employees who were on hand to watch this young star had nothing but enthusiamsm for what his future holds!