?Reported by Ben Bauer of WrestleView.com

On Friday, March 4, 2005 at 12:35 PM EST

The following is an official press release from BANG wrestling, in regards to the Rob Van Dam appearance scheduled for later this month:

RVD In Funk's Corner

!BANG! TV Taping / RVD Fan Appreciation Night Starts at 8:00pm Saturday March 26th. Training Camp with RVD Sunday March 27th in Ocala, Florida

Rob Van Dam is coming to the Funking Conservatory in March

A Message from Rob Van Dam:

"I'm looking forward to Dory Funk Jr.'s wrestling training camp at the end of the month. Nothing new to Dory, who has held these training camps for years and has his own league where qualifying students can keep busy, but this time, not only will students get the invaluable knowledge of the legendary Dory Funk Jr., but also...Rob Van Dam. (Dude, that's hard to point my thumbs and type at the same time!)

Having been trained by the Original Sheik in 1989 and traveling the world visiting different dressing rooms since, I totally believe with all my heart that without old school training, you're missing everything. I've met a lot of posers who must have either trained themselves or been trained by someone who trained themselves and, believe me...it shows. One place I never see those posers is in an actual WWE ring, that's for sure.

On Saturday March 26th, I will attend a wrestling show in Ocala that is part of the Funking Conservatory camp and on Sunday (27th), it's up-close-and-personal time. For more info, check out Dory's site."

Good times will happen when Rob Van Dam comes to the Funking Conservatory. RVD is a great wrestler a gutsy performer and a fun person to be around. RVD has been here in Ocala on several occasions for a little F & R. (Funk and Relaxation)

Things will get serious when RVD talks wrestling. He came through the wrestling business doing it "His Way." As you might guess, RVD has some unique ideas and a different look at professional wrestling. He is a high risk performer who originates his own wrestling style. RVD is not a copier of anyone, He is the original.

RVD, Mr. Monday Night, The Whole F'n Show, Mr. Pay Per-View, The Whole "Dam" Show, Rob Van Dam will be visiting the Funking Conservatory Saturday Night March 26th for "Rob Van Dam Fan Appreciation Night and Sunday March 27, RVD will be at our Training Camp. You have watched RVD and now he is going to watch you perform.

You can learn valuable information on pleasing the wrestling fans, training in the gym and making it in the wrestling business. For information on participating in the Funking Conservatory's "Best F'n Training Camp Ever with Rob Van Dam," Call (352) 895-4658 or E-mail fuanku@dory-funk.com or go to www.dory-funk.com.

Credit: Mike Johnson @ PWInsider.com