Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the school located?
*The school is located in Lafayette, Indiana. Lafayette is 2 hours south from Chicago, 3 hours north of Louisville and 3 hours northwest of Cincinnati.
Who can train and do you only train pro wrestlers?
*The school is for men or women with previous wrestling experience to no wrestling experience at all. The school is open to wrestlers, referees, managers and valets. You must be 18 years of age to enroll in the School of Roc, however with the consent of a parent/legal guardian, you may enroll at the age of 17.
How often do you train?
*We train only 1 day a week. We train on Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm. However, I am willing to work with you on your schedule, just ask.
How long does the training last?
*The program is designed to last 10 months (the 1st Sunday in January all the way to the last Sunday in October). I like to take November and December off to perform maintenance on the ring and building, enjoy the holidays and get as many tryouts in as possible.
How much does your school cost?
*The total cost is $1500. Compared to some of the other top wrestling schools in the world, this is quite the deal.
Can I make payments?
*Absolutely!! The payment plan looks like this : $50 dollars for a tryout before training begins, $325 dollars on the very 1st day of class, and $125 dollars a month for the next 9 months.
Why am I paying $50 dollars for a tryout? Is that an extra cost?
*NO! This is not an extra cost. The $50 dollars goes towards your tuition. The tryout cost is to find out who really wants to be pro wrestlers and reserves your spot in my next class.
What would I do in the tryout and how long is it?
*The tryout consists of the same hour long cardio workout that the current class does. You will do the card game which is a workout that consists of pushups, crunches, sit ups, and Hindus. You will then get in the ring and perform several drills, including how to “bump” in the ring. This is also a great time to see the school and ask me any questions or concerns you may have.
Do you have any discounts?
I have one option to help you save money. You can pay $1150 on the very first day of class and save $300. This is a great goal to shoot for if you contact me early in the year.
Why should I go with Billy Roc as a trainer?
Billy Roc has trained with Harley Race, Tracy Smothers, Rob Van Dam, Terry Taylor, Scott D’Amore, Mike Quackenbush, Chris Hero, Colt Cabana, Chad Collyer and Bull Pain.
He has competed for such promotions as Chikara, IWA-MS, Dragon Gate USA, Ring of Honor, Heartland Wrestling Association, and Insanity Pro Wrestling.
Billy has had the opportunity to be in the ring with Legends, stars from the WWE, and the best the independents has to offer like Dean Ambrose, Solomon Crowe (fka Sami Callihan), Evan Bourne, Seth Rollins, Luke Harper, Davey Richards, Mike Quackenbush, OI4K, Zema Ion, Ricochet, Chuck Taylor, Arik Cannon, Jimmy Jacobs, Lex Luger, The Barbarian, Chris Hamrick, Colt Cabana, B.J. Whitmer and Truth Martini.
What is covered in the training? Will I be able learn the moves I want to do?
*I focus on the fundamentals of professional wrestling with a HEAVY emphasis on ring psychology. The first 6 months of training is learning the basic wrestling moves you need for any match, then the last 4 months I will allow you to work on moves you want to learn. Drills, Development of timing and positioning, continuous evaluation, advice on character development, assistance on promos and locker room etiquette is all taught during the 10 month course.
Will Billy Roc be the only person teaching the class?
I would say at least 97% of the time I will be teaching the class. However, your tuition does cover the cost of a guest trainer. I will provide 1 guest trainer for you to learn from a year. Previous guests have been:
- Colt Cabana 2x (Has competed all over the world)
- Eddie Kingston (ROH, CZW, AAW, CHIKARA, international star)
- Chris Hero fka Kassius Ohno (WWE/NXT, ROH, PWG, international star)
- Drake Younger (CZW, PWG, IWA-MS, just signed with the WWE)
- Jimmy Jacobs (ROH, Dragon Gate USA, international star)
- Eugene aka Nick Dinsmore (WWE star from 2004 to 2007. Currently a trainer at NXT)
- Bull Pain (A 30 year veteran who has wrestled for WWF, WCW, ECW, AWA, Japan)
- B-Boy (Independent star who has wrestled for PWG, CZW, and IWA-MS)
- Jason Ayers (ref for WWE/NXT)
What happens when I graduate from the School of Roc?
*1ST MATCH: After you have successfully completed 10 months of training with myself and your debt to me has been paid in full and you have gear, I will provide you with your first match.
*FREE TRAINING: The $1500 dollars is the only time you have to pay me. Once that is paid, you can come back to training free of charge to practice new moves, get better at others or just knock off some ring rust.
*YOUR PART OF THE SOR FAMILY: I am ALWAYS available for advice or critiques. Just text me, email me or contact me on Facebook. Also, take advantage of the SOR NETWORK. I have over 20 students who have graduated from the school and have competed for the WWE, Dragon Gate USA, Combat Zone Wrestling, Chikara, AAW, Beyond Wrestling, AIW, Resistance Pro and many, many, many more!
What have your students from the School of Roc done in wrestling?
*The school was established in June of 2009, so it’s still fairly new. But in that short time:
*3 of my students competed at National Pro Wrestling day in Philadelphia, PA in front of 1000 people in 2013.
*Heidi Lovelace vs. Joe Pittman was the MAIN EVENT of National Pro Wrestling Day in Easton, PA in 2014.
*Joe Pittman had a tryout with the WWE and appeared on Monday Night Raw.
*Tripp Cassidy wrestled in the 2012 Chikara Young Lions tournament.
*Heidi Lovelace came in 3rd place for PWInsider.com as “Babyface of the year”. Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were #1 and #2.
*Remi Wilkins wrestled in the main event at a Resistance Pro (ran by Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan) vs. X-Pac (aka Sean Waltman, 123 Kid, Syxx, Lightning Kid).
Will I become a big time star in pro wrestling after training is over?
*I am very confident in my training, but I make no guarantees with your success in pro wrestling. If this is something you truly want to do, it depends on the amount of hard work and sacrifice you put in.
Do you have any clips of your students in action?
Where is the school located?
*The school is located in Lafayette, Indiana. Lafayette is 2 hours south from Chicago, 3 hours north of Louisville and 3 hours northwest of Cincinnati.
Who can train and do you only train pro wrestlers?
*The school is for men or women with previous wrestling experience to no wrestling experience at all. The school is open to wrestlers, referees, managers and valets. You must be 18 years of age to enroll in the School of Roc, however with the consent of a parent/legal guardian, you may enroll at the age of 17.
How often do you train?
*We train only 1 day a week. We train on Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm. However, I am willing to work with you on your schedule, just ask.
How long does the training last?
*The program is designed to last 10 months (the 1st Sunday in January all the way to the last Sunday in October). I like to take November and December off to perform maintenance on the ring and building, enjoy the holidays and get as many tryouts in as possible.
How much does your school cost?
*The total cost is $1500. Compared to some of the other top wrestling schools in the world, this is quite the deal.
Can I make payments?
*Absolutely!! The payment plan looks like this : $50 dollars for a tryout before training begins, $325 dollars on the very 1st day of class, and $125 dollars a month for the next 9 months.
Why am I paying $50 dollars for a tryout? Is that an extra cost?
*NO! This is not an extra cost. The $50 dollars goes towards your tuition. The tryout cost is to find out who really wants to be pro wrestlers and reserves your spot in my next class.
What would I do in the tryout and how long is it?
*The tryout consists of the same hour long cardio workout that the current class does. You will do the card game which is a workout that consists of pushups, crunches, sit ups, and Hindus. You will then get in the ring and perform several drills, including how to “bump” in the ring. This is also a great time to see the school and ask me any questions or concerns you may have.
Do you have any discounts?
I have one option to help you save money. You can pay $1150 on the very first day of class and save $300. This is a great goal to shoot for if you contact me early in the year.
Why should I go with Billy Roc as a trainer?
Billy Roc has trained with Harley Race, Tracy Smothers, Rob Van Dam, Terry Taylor, Scott D’Amore, Mike Quackenbush, Chris Hero, Colt Cabana, Chad Collyer and Bull Pain.
He has competed for such promotions as Chikara, IWA-MS, Dragon Gate USA, Ring of Honor, Heartland Wrestling Association, and Insanity Pro Wrestling.
Billy has had the opportunity to be in the ring with Legends, stars from the WWE, and the best the independents has to offer like Dean Ambrose, Solomon Crowe (fka Sami Callihan), Evan Bourne, Seth Rollins, Luke Harper, Davey Richards, Mike Quackenbush, OI4K, Zema Ion, Ricochet, Chuck Taylor, Arik Cannon, Jimmy Jacobs, Lex Luger, The Barbarian, Chris Hamrick, Colt Cabana, B.J. Whitmer and Truth Martini.
What is covered in the training? Will I be able learn the moves I want to do?
*I focus on the fundamentals of professional wrestling with a HEAVY emphasis on ring psychology. The first 6 months of training is learning the basic wrestling moves you need for any match, then the last 4 months I will allow you to work on moves you want to learn. Drills, Development of timing and positioning, continuous evaluation, advice on character development, assistance on promos and locker room etiquette is all taught during the 10 month course.
Will Billy Roc be the only person teaching the class?
I would say at least 97% of the time I will be teaching the class. However, your tuition does cover the cost of a guest trainer. I will provide 1 guest trainer for you to learn from a year. Previous guests have been:
- Colt Cabana 2x (Has competed all over the world)
- Eddie Kingston (ROH, CZW, AAW, CHIKARA, international star)
- Chris Hero fka Kassius Ohno (WWE/NXT, ROH, PWG, international star)
- Drake Younger (CZW, PWG, IWA-MS, just signed with the WWE)
- Jimmy Jacobs (ROH, Dragon Gate USA, international star)
- Eugene aka Nick Dinsmore (WWE star from 2004 to 2007. Currently a trainer at NXT)
- Bull Pain (A 30 year veteran who has wrestled for WWF, WCW, ECW, AWA, Japan)
- B-Boy (Independent star who has wrestled for PWG, CZW, and IWA-MS)
- Jason Ayers (ref for WWE/NXT)
What happens when I graduate from the School of Roc?
*1ST MATCH: After you have successfully completed 10 months of training with myself and your debt to me has been paid in full and you have gear, I will provide you with your first match.
*FREE TRAINING: The $1500 dollars is the only time you have to pay me. Once that is paid, you can come back to training free of charge to practice new moves, get better at others or just knock off some ring rust.
*YOUR PART OF THE SOR FAMILY: I am ALWAYS available for advice or critiques. Just text me, email me or contact me on Facebook. Also, take advantage of the SOR NETWORK. I have over 20 students who have graduated from the school and have competed for the WWE, Dragon Gate USA, Combat Zone Wrestling, Chikara, AAW, Beyond Wrestling, AIW, Resistance Pro and many, many, many more!
What have your students from the School of Roc done in wrestling?
*The school was established in June of 2009, so it’s still fairly new. But in that short time:
*3 of my students competed at National Pro Wrestling day in Philadelphia, PA in front of 1000 people in 2013.
*Heidi Lovelace vs. Joe Pittman was the MAIN EVENT of National Pro Wrestling Day in Easton, PA in 2014.
*Joe Pittman had a tryout with the WWE and appeared on Monday Night Raw.
*Tripp Cassidy wrestled in the 2012 Chikara Young Lions tournament.
*Heidi Lovelace came in 3rd place for PWInsider.com as “Babyface of the year”. Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were #1 and #2.
*Remi Wilkins wrestled in the main event at a Resistance Pro (ran by Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan) vs. X-Pac (aka Sean Waltman, 123 Kid, Syxx, Lightning Kid).
Will I become a big time star in pro wrestling after training is over?
*I am very confident in my training, but I make no guarantees with your success in pro wrestling. If this is something you truly want to do, it depends on the amount of hard work and sacrifice you put in.
Do you have any clips of your students in action?