Mustafa Ali to open Chicago Wrestling Center in January 2025

  • Ian Carey
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Mustafa Ali is opening a wrestling school.

Ali announced today that the Chicago Wrestling Center will hold classes inside the ThinkFitClub in Niles, Illinois, beginning in January 2025. 

From the Chicago Wrestling Center website:

“Train to become a professional wrestler in an extensive four-month course. Train directly under Mustafa Ali, a 20+ year veteran of the industry who has competed in WWE, TNA, and New Japan Pro. Students will have access to top-of-the-line gym and cardio equipment before and after training sessions. Students will have access to cinematic cameras for promo class. Students will receive an exclusive CWC Tracksuit.”

The website includes statements from several wrestlers, including Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, Malakai Black.

Seth Rollins: “Ali has a combination of passion, dedication, experience and intellect that is unmatched. i’ve known him for 20 years. there’s no one i could recommend higher for professional wrestling training.”

Rey Mysterio: “I’ve had the opportunity to share the ring with Ali and can confidently say he’s very well rounded and would be a great trainer.”

Malakai Black: “Mustafa has overcome pretty much everything in this industry, this school is another notch on his belt of continued success working for every major company in the world and succeeding in all. I don’t often say this but in an industry where training is so watered down this is the school for you, this is where it will be done right. Fundamental Pro Wrestling with everything chance to succeed if the mindset and work ethic is there.”

Gail Kim: “Would highly recommend checking out Mustafa’s CWC. His commitment to his craft and his ability to show his experience with others really resonated with me with our time together working. I have no doubt of the level of excellence he would pass on to his students both in the ring and outside the ring.”

Mike Bailey: “There are few pro wrestlers in the world who only have great matches, but there are even fewer who truly pro wrestling. Mustafa Ali is one of those people. If you have the opportunity to learn one of the greatest minds in wrestling, jump on it.”

TJ Wilson: “Mustafa Ali is one of the most talented and creative individuals I’ve encountered in the last few years. Being trained by Ali would put anyone in a great position to pursue a career in this fantastic industry, as he has his finger on the pulse of the business.”

Ali also recently announced signing with The Gray Talent Group for work in film and television.