As a kid, Xavion “Doc” Green spent hours watching professional wrestling. Like many fans, he collected action figures and dreamed about the larger-than-life world of WWE. But unlike most, he didn't stop there.
He began creating stop-motion wrestling videos for YouTube, combining his love of storytelling with a camera. What started as a hobby eventually inspired him to step into the wrestling ring himself and sparked a passion for visual media that would shape his future.
Today, that passion has become a career.
A recent graduate of Trident Technical College's film and media production program and TTC Foundation scholarship
recipient, Green is transferring to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to
continue studying television and film. His long-term goal is to work in professional
sports and entertainment, whether behind the camera for WWE, AEW or another major
production company.
"I knew I wanted to do something camera-related," Green said. "I just didn't know exactly what."
Trident Tech gave him the opportunity to discover that path.
Initially drawn to the college because of its affordability and his family's positive experiences there, Green quickly found himself immersed in a community where he could grow creatively and professionally.
"The maturity was just so different from high school," he said. "People were there because they wanted to learn. We all had something in common."
That supportive environment extended beyond his classmates.
"I've had plenty of good experiences with the instructors," Green said. "They really wanted you to succeed. They understood the industry, and it was easy to talk to them because they were working in the field."
Through classroom projects, student film productions and hands-on experiences, Green developed technical skills while building confidence behind the camera. He earned his associate degree along with three production certificates, preparing him for opportunities beyond the classroom.
While Trident Tech helped Green develop his skills, scholarship support provided the tools he needed to put them into practice. Thanks in part to the South Carolina Broadcasters Association Scholarship, he was able to purchase professional camera equipment that strengthened his portfolio and prepared him for work in the industry.
The experience and equipment he gained through Trident Tech and scholarship support helped position him for opportunities in the broadcasting industry. After completing a broadcasting internship, he was hired as a camera operator and began working sporting events throughout the Southeast.
"It really helped me discover where my strengths were and gave me confidence to purse them,” he said.
Green's combination of technical skill, creativity and curiosity also made a lasting impression on his instructors.
"Doc Green has a rare blend of technical precision, creative vision and relentless curiosity," said Randy Grimes, department head of film and media production. "He doesn't just learn new skills, he reimagines what's possible with them."
Those qualities have helped Green excel both in the classroom and in the field. His
résumé now includes broadcasts for The Citadel, the South Carolina Stingrays, South
Carolina State University, Friday Night Rivals and even the nationally recognized
Savannah Bananas.
Each assignment has expanded his skills while reinforcing his passion for live production.
"I like being out there," Green said. "I like moving around with the camera."
Outside of broadcasting, Green continues producing content for his YouTube channel and hopes to return to professional wrestling once his schedule allows. His unique combination of production experience and firsthand knowledge of the wrestling world gives him a perspective few aspiring filmmakers possess.
This fall, Green will continue building on the foundation he established at Trident Tech when he transfers to SCAD to pursue a bachelor's degree in television and film. There, he plans to continue refining his craft while building connections throughout the entertainment industry.
For Green, success has never been about finding one perfect opportunity. It's about continually creating, learning and saying yes to new experiences.
"Everything started with making videos," he said.
What began with stop-motion wrestling videos on YouTube has grown into a career behind the camera at live sporting events across the Southeast and a future in the entertainment industry. Thanks to the education, mentorship and scholarship support he received at Trident Technical College, Green transformed a childhood passion into a profession—and his story is still being written.
Learn more about TTC's Film, Media and Visual Arts programs.