Steve Keirn
Alfonso was trained to wrestle by Steve Keirn, debuting on February 26, 1989 at the Eddie Graham Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Alfonso trained for about one year along with former professional wrestlers, Dennis Knight (Mideon, Phineas Godwin) and "Big" Al Green before making his debut. Alfonso competed in Florida Championship Wrestling, USWA, NWA and World Championship Wrestling, before making his way to FMW in Japan.