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- Community Outreach | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling Community Outreach Program in Essex County, Northern New Jersey, and New York City Community Outreach Each year, IWF Live Events support different 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, including American Cancer Society, Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation, Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation, Semper Fi & America's Fund, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tomorrows Children’s Fund, Twin Towers Orphan Fund, American Red Cross, United Way, Special Olympics New Jersey, Hayden's Heart, plus high school athletic and academic programs. IWF conducts autograph sessions and speaking engagements at schools, libraries, hospitals, youth and civic organizations. Food, clothing and supply drives hosted for American Red Cross, United Way, Nutley Family Service Bureau, and Animal Shelters in Montclair and Bloomfield. Toys For Tots drive hosted for United States Marine Corps Reserve. Community Service Award Community Service Award : Bert Baron : WRNJ Radio Dan Leon : Nutley Chamber of Commerce David LaGreca : Sirius XM Radio Michael Cammett : IWF Wrestling
- Rik Ratchet | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling Hall of Famer Mr. Showmanship Rik Ratchet. Rik Ratchet Mr. Showmanship Rik Ratchet is a former three-time IWF Heavyweight Champion, and was voted IWF Wrestler of the Year in 1998 and 1999. Ratchet was trained in 1994 by Legendary WWE Superstar Iron Mike Sharpe and competed throughout the NWA in the Northeast. Rik wrestled in several matches for WWE in 2000 and 2001. Ratchet passed along his knowledge as instructor and advisor to Kevin Knight. He retired from in-ring competition in 2002 to focus on outside business interests. Ratchet was inducted into IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2017 as part of the Federation's 20th Anniversary celebration. Height : 5' 11'' Weight : 205 lb. Hometown : Jersey Shore, NJ Birthday : June 30 Debut : 1994 Titles : IWF Heavyweight (3x). IWF Tag Team. Awards : IWF Wrestler of the Year 1998 & 1999.
- WWE Legend Dr. Tom Prichard | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling School Guest Coach and WWE Legend Dr. Tom Prichard. Formerly of the Bodydonnas in WWF with Chris Candido. WWE Legend Tom Prichard IWF Wrestling School Guest Coach WWE Legend Dr. Tom Prichard began his career in Los Angeles in 1979, then competed in various NWA territories before settling in the Southeast. Prichard joined Continental Wrestling Federation in the late 1980's, then moved to the United States Wrestling Association. Prichard won the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship and USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship. Afterwards, Prichard competed in Memphis. Stan Lane and Prichard formed The Heavenly Bodies and joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling in 1992, and defeated The Fantastics to become the first SMW Tag Team Champions. Prichard reformed The Heavenly Bodies with Jimmy Del Ray, and competed in the WWF against Tag Team Champions the Steiner Brothers at SummerSlam 1993. Prichard went on to compete as Zip in The Bodydonnas. At WrestleMania XII, on March 31, 1996, they defeated The Godwins to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. Prichard then became a trainer for WWE. Tom arrived in the IWF in 2002, appears periodically on IWF Live Events, and serves as a Guest Instructor at IWF Wrestling School . With 40 years of experience having wrestled every top star in the sport, Tom brings his tremendous knowledge to the IWF to further improve the skills of students and graduates. Height : 6' 1" Weight : 230 pounds Hometown : Houston, TX Birthday : August 18 Debut : 1979 Finisher : Piledriver
- NXT Superstar Robert Stone | Robbie E | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling School Graduate and WWE NXT Superstar Robert Stone, known as Robbie E in TNA Impact, and Rob Eckos and Robert Strauss in IWF. WWE NXT Star Robert Stone IWF Graduate Robbie E Robert Strauss, previously known as Robbie E and Rob Eckos, began training at IWF Wrestling School in June 2000 and graduated from the program in May 2001. He is a former IWF Tag Team Champion in 2002. Robbie wrestled for WWE and IMPACT on numerous occasions from 2005 to 2010, before signing with IMPACT in August 2010. He is a former X-Division and Television Champion. Robbie returned home to the IWF in 2010, and makes guest appearances on Live Events. He signed with WWE NXT in 2019 and competes as Robert Stone. Height : 5' 11" Weight : 195 lb. Hometown : Jersey Shore Birthday : October 1 Debut : 2000 Titles : IWF Tag Team
- Golden Boy Michael Cammett | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling Star Golden Boy Michael Cammett of North Arlington, New Jersey. Golden Boy Michael Cammett Donate to Memorial Foundation Nutley Chamber of Commerce Few athletes live up to the hype, but Michael Cammett proved his worth in record time and is in the fastlane on the road to glory. As captain of his former scholastic sports teams (football, indoor and outdoor track & field), The Golden Boy applied that leadership experience and athletic prowess to professional wrestling. Inside the ring, his well-rounded mat game and aerial offensive moves set a standard for all to follow. The combination of strength, quickness and high-voltage energy ignites his relentless desire for success and that keeps fans screaming for more. Cammett's determination and work-ethic sets him apart from the pack leading to championship titles, tournament trophies and a 24-karat gold future. Michael Cammett is a former IWF American Champion, former IWF Tag Team Champion with Kevin Knight, and former IWF Junior Heavyweight Champion. Michael was voted IWF 'Wrestler of the Year' by the fans in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Michael captured the 15th Annual Tournament of Champions crown in 2016. Cammett won the 11th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament in 2015 with Shawn Donavan. Michael's bout with Kevin Knight from May 2, 2015 at Rec Center, Nutley, NJ was voted 'Match of the Year' by the fans. Michael began training at IWF Wrestling School on May 1, 2014, debuted on Live Events June 13, 2014, and graduated from the program December 5, 2014. Michael was head coach for IWF Wrestling School Youth Clinics, and assistant coach in the adult program. Michael was recipient of IWF Community Service Volunteer Award on June 24, 2017, along with David LaGreca of Sirius XM Radio and Bert Baron of WCTC Radio for their dedication in supporting IWF Community Outreach Program. Upon Michael's untimely passing on June 26, 2021, Michael was inducted into IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and recipient of IWF Lifetime Achievement Award during IWF's 24th Anniversary Events in August 2021. Height : 5' 10" Weight : 196 lb. Hometown : North Arlington, NJ Birthday : December 22 Debut : 2014 Finisher : Flying Dropkick & Top Rope High-Cross Titles : IWF American. IWF Tag Team. IWF Junior Heavyweight. Awards : IWF Wrestler of the Year 2014, 2015 & 2016. Tournament of Champions Winner 2016. Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Winner 2015. Honors : IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Lifetime Achievement Award 2021. Community Service Award 2017. Official IWF Statement on the Passing of Michael Robert Cammett, Jr. (June 30, 2021) “When IWF Wrestling School moved from Woodland Park to Nutley, Michael Cammett was the first person who submitted an application. He submitted the application on Christmas Day in 2013, three days after his 17th birthday on December 22. He had only turned 17 years old – but applicants needed to be 18. His application was so professionally written that after speaking with him and his father, I found that he was well polished for his age, and we let him get started. Six weeks after he started training in May 2014, Michael wrestled on his first live event in June 2014 – the fastest anyone in the school’s 22-year history that a new trainee qualified to compete in a match. This while he was a senior at North Arlington High School, where he was co-captain of the football team, and co-captain of the winter and spring track teams. Michael is a former IWF American Champion, Tag Team Champion, and Junior-Heavyweight Champion. Michael was voted IWF Wrestler of the Year by the fans in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Michael captured the 15th Annual Tournament of Champions crown in 2016. Cammett also won the 11th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament. In short order, Michael became assistant coach for our adult training program, became head coach of our youth clinic program, was the head of our merchandise and concessions department, coordinated our live events and birthday party fan events, appeared and signed autographs at every community outreach appearance, and assisted as facility manager at the training school and arena. Michael also represented IWF in the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and represented IWF on the Executive Leadership Team for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Nutley. His parents, Jody, and Michael Sr. were front row at every event, and provided a tremendous support system and set him up for success, both in and out of the ring. When we closed our Nutley location in late-2017, Michael decided to retire from wrestling, having felt he accomplished everything he could, and wanted to focus full-time on his studies, as he was a senior at Rutgers Newark at the time. After graduating, he pursued a doctorate in physical therapy and just completed his first year this past May, with two years to go. He was a champion in the ring and in the community, a role model, an animal rights advocate, a rescue dog owner, and he will be remembered forever by everyone he encountered. We lost contact with each other for about a year after he stopped wrestling and when I went into semi-retirement, but we rekindled our friendship in 2019 and he became my little brother again, and we supported each other even though we focused on differing career paths. I last spoke to him a week ago, as he was going to be inducted into the IWF Hall of Fame at our upcoming August 21-22 Live Events in Nutley to benefit American Cancer Society. Now, those events will also be dedicated to him, and all net proceeds will be donated to Relay For Life in his name.” – Kevin Knight, IWF Founder and Head Coach at IWF Wrestling School “I love him with all my heart. I will miss his amazing smile, vibe, generosity, respect, and love to others. Rest in peace, Michael, and see you on the other side,” – Rik Ratchet, IWF Co-Founder and IWF Advisor “Mike was a bright, intelligent kid who had a passion for professional wrestling. He participated in many seminars I did for the IWF, and he always stood out. He excelled every time I watched him work in the ring. Mike was a pleasure to be around, train and work with. He was smart enough to know there was life after wrestling and pursued his education for after wrestling. I enjoyed our talks and I enjoyed training him over the years. He left us way too soon. I'm going to miss him.” – Dr. Tom Prichard, Legendary WWE Head Coach and IWF Wrestling School Guest Coach “I can't describe how heartbreaking it is to find out about the passing of Michael Cammett. An incredible young man. As a professional broadcaster I can tell you firsthand that Michael was one of the most talented young men I had the pleasure to be around. He was a natural...at everything. There was absolutely nothing he could not accomplish. He did it with confidence, ability, and strength. He also did this while staying humble and true to himself. In a word, he was GOLDEN. Michael inducted me to the IWF Hall of Fame with a Community Outreach Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. It was an incredibly special moment. You will be missed, my friend. His life was short but long in possibilities and he gave so much!” – David LaGreca, host of Busted Open wrestling program on SIRIUS XM Radio "Anytime I had the pleasure to interact with Michael, it was obvious that he was driven, intelligent, and most importantly extremely kind and caring. I will fondly remember our talks about pro wrestling and seeing him excel. I was proud of him and the direction his life was heading. He always impressed me in every way. He’ll be greatly missed and fondly remembered with love by everyone." - Shawn Bennett, WWE Referee and IWF Wrestling School Graduate “Michael was a great guy. One of the more genuine people I have ever met. He had an infectious smile. Nobody worked harder than him in everything he did. I helped him with various nutritional programs, and he was always eager to learn. I am going to miss him dearly.” – Michael Carrubba, CEO and Founder of Allie’s Naturals and Clinical Sports Labs, and IWF Advisor
- First-Class Justin Adams | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling Star First-Class Justin Adams First-Class Justin Adams First-Class Justin Adams is no stranger to excellence or the finer things in life. With an amazing athletic background, unparalleled athleticism and superior ring acumen, Justin is a major threat to everyone in the IWF. With no boundaries in sight to contain this promising star, Adams will show everyone what being First-Class is all about. Justin is a two-time IWF American Champion, having won the title on June 24, 2017, and again on October 25, 2020. He is also a former two-time IWF Junior Heavyweight Champion. He began training at IWF School in November 2015, debuted in January 2016, and graduated from the program in June 2016. Height : 5' 8" Weight : 181 lb. Hometown : Staten Island, NY Birthday : August 31 Debut : 2016 Titles : IWF American (2x). IWF Junior Heavyweight (2x).
- Fady The Bull Rakman NXT | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling School Graduate and WWE, NXT and FCW Trainee Fahd Rakman, known as Fady The Arabian Bull Rakman in IWF. WWE FCW star Fahd Rakman IWF Graduate Fady The Bull Fady The Arabian Bull signed with WWE in June 2010, and began training at Florida Championship Wrestling in July 2010. He competed under the moniker Fahd Rakman. Chiseled out of granite, Fady The Arabian Bull has put everyone in the IWF on notice. When Fady enters the ring, he is like a runaway locomotive out to derail anyone and anything that stands in his way. With a background in college football and professional boxing, he is one of the most powerful athlete's to step foot inside an IWF ring. This tough behemoth is not going to stop his path of destruction until he goes through the entire IWF roster. Proud of his Syrian heritage, he's as indestructible as Superman, and it won't be long before championship gold is around his waist. Fady began training at IWF Wrestling School in August 2007 and graduated from the program in September 2009. Fady is a former IWF Heavyweight Champion, having won the title on May 21, 2010. Height : 6' 5" Weight : 270 lb. Hometown : Paterson, NJ Birthday : February 15 Debut : 2008 Finisher : Powerslam Titles : IWF Heavyweight
- Boricua Pride Patrick Sanchez | IWF Wrestling
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- WWE Hall of Famer Honky Tonk Man | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling School Guest Coach and WWE Hall of Famer Honky Tonk Man. Hall of Famer Honky Tonk Man IWF Wrestling School Guest Coach He's cool, he's cocky, he's bad! He's WWE Hall of Famer Honky Tonk Man! Honky is best known for his WWF Intercontinental Championship run which lasted for a record 64 weeks. On June 2, 1987 in Buffalo, New York, Honky upset Ricky Steamboat and won the Championship. In 1989, he and Greg Valentine wrestled as the tag team Rhythm and Blues. In 1994, Honky wrestled for WCW, challenging Johnny B. Badd for the World Television Championship. Honky resurfaced in the WWE in 1997 as a color commentator on RAW. Honky Tonk Man later returned to WWE for an appearance at 2001 Royal Rumble. Honky Tonk Man was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. This Memphis, TN, resident rocked-n-rolled his way into the IWF in 2002 and wrestles on IWF Live Events, and serves as Guest Instructor at IWF Wrestling School . With 40 years of experience having wrestled every top star in the sport, Honky brings his tremendous knowledge to the IWF to further improve the skills of students and graduates. Height : 6' 2" Weight : 235 pounds Hometown : Memphis, TN Birthday : January 25 Debut : 1979 Finisher : Shake, Rattle & Roll Titles : WWE Intercontinental
- Phat Daddy Biggie Biggs | IWF Wrestling
IWF Wrestling Hall of Famer Phat Daddy Biggie Biggs Phat Daddy Biggie Biggs The Phat-Daddy lives by his motto..."Mo' pins equal mo' wins!" Biggie Biggs remains the fun-loving big-man for over 30 years in the squared circle. Biggs is a veteran of the IWF and possesses a fighting spirit unmatched by anyone. Biggs can go hold for hold, move for move, or straight up brawl if he needs to. He loves his music, he loves his fans, and most of all he loves a good fight. When he executes his signature CHOP, it takes his opponents' - and the fans - breath away. Biggie Biggs is the first IWF Triple Crown Winner, having held the Heavyweight, American, and Tag Team Championships. He held the IWF Heavyweight Title twice, the American Championship three times, and the Tag Team Titles five times with five different partners. He is also the 2005 Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament winner. Biggs continues to compete in other organizations across the Country. Biggs ranked annually since 1999 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 500 wrestler list. Competed for WWE in Connecticut at live events in 1999 and 2000. Biggie was inducted into IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2017 in June 2017 as part of the Federation's 20th Anniversary celebration. Height : 6' 4" Weight : 315 pounds Hometown : East Brunswick, NJ Birthday : June 13 Debut : 1993 Finisher : "Bigg-Bang" (Sit-out powerbomb) Titles : IWF Heavyweight (2x). IWF American (3x). IWF Tag Team (5x). Awards : Commissioner's Cup Tournament Winner 2005. IWF Wrestler of the Year 2000 & 2002.














