FTR Eyes Role in Potential AEW Asheville Training Center

FTR, the acclaimed tag team in All Elite Wrestling, expressed strong interest in contributing to a potential company training facility during a recent podcast appearance, while acknowledging logistical challenges that have delayed the project.

Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, known collectively as FTR, discussed the prospect on the Battleground podcast. The idea centers on establishing an AEW-affiliated training center in Asheville, North Carolina, the hometown of both FTR members and fellow wrestlers Adam Copeland and Beth Phoenix. Reports from earlier this year indicated that AEW President Tony Khan had explored the concept, with Copeland, Phoenix, and FTR slated to serve as trainers. Although initial plans reportedly stalled due to budget constraints, Khan has since affirmed that the initiative remains under consideration.

Harwood, speaking enthusiastically about his passion for coaching, highlighted past informal sessions in Asheville. "Training is something that I'm very, very, very interested in, something I love doing," Harwood said. "We did have a few guys and girls come to Asheville from AEW. They were doing very well. We were working with Sting's son as well. It is...