Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is reviving the Can-Am Dojo in Ontario with the announcement of its reopening and head trainer.
The Can-Am Wrestling School opened in 1993 and was run by “Irish” Mickey Doyle and Scott D’Amore, and assisted in the training of Bobby Roode, Rhino, KUSHIDA, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Eric Young, Petey Williams, Moose, Kaito Kiyomiya, Rosemary, and the late Joe Doering, among many others.
The Dojo is set to reopen in October in a new 4,000-square-foot facility and run by D’Amore and Josh Alexander, according to its press release.
The MLP Academy will be led by Head Coach Josh Alexander, current AEW Superstar and one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his generation. He will be joined by former TNA President and current MLP President Scott D’Amore, who will serve as MLP Academy General Manager. Together, they bring an unmatched combination of in-ring excellence, experience, and leadership to the next generation of wrestling talent.
The Academy will offer a full spectrum of training, including both beginner and advanced courses, welcoming aspiring wrestlers at all stages of their journey. In addition to regular classes, the MLP Academy will host specialized seminars and clinics featuring top names from across the wrestling industry. These sessions will cover critical aspects of a professional wrestling career, including in-ring technique, promo skills, character development, brand building, etiquette, and professional conduct – ensuring students are prepared for every part of the business both inside and outside the ring.
To further enhance the real-world experience, the MLP Academy will also hold regular trainee showcase events, giving athletes the opportunity to get valuable “game day reps” in front of live audiences. These events will serve as a vital part of each student’s development, simulating the pressure and excitement of performing on a professional stage.
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling launched as a standalone promotion last year and launched a weekly program on TSN 2 and MyAEW in July. The promotion will stage its Northern Rising event on October 3 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (the former Maple Leaf Gardens), featuring Adam Copeland taking on Steve Maclin.
