Tuition prices vary from $1,500 to $4,000, depending on location. Length of study also varies. One school takes its students through the program in as little as eight months, another says it takes at least two years. Classes usually occur weekly; promising students are chosen to participate in future events.

All Web sites listed have calendars so prospective students can witness the fruits of the schools' labor at matches around Greater Cincinnati before deciding to sign up. Contact schools for more information.

Queen City Wrestling

7505 Hamilton Ave., Mount Healthy, 931-6578

www.queencitywrestling.com

Intense Wrestling Inc.

3509 Warsaw Ave., Price Hill,

251-1905

www.intensewrestling.com

Northern Wrestling Federation

BoneKrushers National Pro Wrestling Training Facility

2616 Colerain Ave.,

Colerain Township, 691-4959

www198.pair.com/kwshepp/nwf/index.html

Heartland Wrestling Association

Main Event Pro Wrestling Camp

10800 Reading Road, Suite A,

Evendale, 588-8405

www.hwaonline.com