GoFundMeA pro-wrestler is aiming to convert a former chapel in Glasgow into a dedicated wrestling venue.
David McCallum, known by the ring name Ravie Davey, has launched a fundraiser to help support the renovation of the building in the city’s Linthouse area into a “Church of Wrestling”.
The GoFundMe page has so far raised £2,305 of a £10,000 target.
McCallum, who has been involved in the sport for over ten years – taking part in events across Europe and the UK – founded the Glasgow School of Wrestling with his partner Georgia Nesbit.
The school offers 19 weekly training sessions for kids as young as five to practise WWE-style wrestling, which is a mix of sport and theatre.
The couple also runs Community Pro-Wrestling, which brings family-friendly shows to local communities.
They recently acquired the old church and aim to renovate it into a permanent base for the school and a venue for future events.
The building requires essential alterations, including new flooring, toilets, chairs, security measures, gym equipment, and new signs.
David and Georgia, both from the Linthouse area, hope to complete the renovation and move into the venue by March 1.
In a statement released through GoFundMe, the couple said: “Recently, we have had the opportunity to take on an old church and bring the wrestling school to a new home, which is a massive opportunity and one we could not turn down.
“The Church is in a good condition but in need of some alterations and this is why we are looking for support to get work underway for our doors to open on Saturday March 1.
“We appreciate every donation and will be updating all progress on social media pages.”
You can donate to the fundraiser here: Fundraiser by David McCallum : The Church of Wrstling!
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