March 5, 2003 We’ve received A LOT of feedback from both our fans and from the wrestling media on our “Weekly Wire,” mostly all of it very positive.  Who knows, The Weekly Wire just may prove to be a legitimate tool by which to build a real, grass-roots promotion.  Once again, I want to thank you all for your support; we absolutely could not do it with out you. Tim “Murphy” McDermott and Todd Keneley continue to do a fabulous job not only meeting this demanding weekly deadline, but making “The Wire,” - in my opinion - compelling and very readable. With so many shows booked, we finally have the opportunity to book and maintain programs; which our writer/bookers have been chomping at the bit for a long time now.  Murphy and Todd again deserve a big commendation here, as does long-time contributor Marty Rubalcaba. I hope you’ll follow the development of our programs, over the Internet and on video, over the coming months.  I’m confident you’ll see the unfolding of a consistent and compelling product! Our “jobs” cross-over a lot here at UPW.  In fact, most everyone has other full-time jobs.  So, it amazes and constantly inspires me how guys like Murphy, Marty and Todd not only continue to contribute, but do so actively and enthusiastically.  The same goes for Ron McIntyre and Stacey Lee Herren at Sonicfish, who are responsible for (amongst many other things), ramping up both the output and quality of UPW video.  Eventually, this work will pay off.  And of course, one of longest-enduring contributors, Les Honig, Assignment Editor/Writer-extraordinaire, who has been with us in so many capacities from almost the beginning. This week, Tom Howard, Sylvester “Predator” Terkay, Televise “Skulu” Masalosalo and Jimmy Snuka, Jr. are doing a great job representing UPW at Zero-One.  All continue to solidify their stardom in the land of the rising sun! Tom’s been very visible recently.  On tour with Zero-One of course, and in appearances in “Daredevil” and in the final, record-breaking episode of “Joe Millionaire.”  I always look forward to doing more stuff as time progresses, as I believe we share many of the same goals and sensibilities (or lack thereof!) When Van “Shaolin Punk” Ayasit left the US to relocate to Japan to train at the Zero-One dojo, many of us here were concerned about his very survival in one of the toughest programs on earth.  Not only in Van surviving…..he’s thriving.  The re-named “Vansack Acid” is quickly becoming one of the country’s hottest junior prospects! Just this morning, I was lobbying Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine for UPW’s regular monthly inclusion in the Rankings pages.  I realized a couple of things when submitting our Top 10.  While some may argue that a select few promotions -- such as ROH -- have the best work-rate of the indies (an argument I would gladly participate in on behalf of the UPW locker room!), here’s one thing for sure…..The average height of our Top 10 submissions is 6’3”; the average weight is 265 lbs.; and every single one on this roster looks awesome.  I truly believe that UPW has the single most impressive locker room in the business this side of WWE.  If you want to verify this for yourself, check our Superstars page. It is largely because of this physicality, and of course, due to work-rate, attitude/professionalism/dedication and promo ability, that I think UPW will have a record year delivering prospects to WWE.  I firmly believe that Frankie Kazarian, Ryan “Keiji” Sakoda., “Hardkore Kidd” Aaron Aguilera, Matt “Horshu” Wiese and “Outlaw” Mike Knox are next on that list. Don “Hollywood” Yates continues to participate on an almost full-time basis in the equally challenging worlds of Pro Wrestling and Rodeo.  I just can’t understand why this very tough individual doesn’t Base Jump in his “free” time. I hear rumors that “The Miracle” Mikey Henderson is re-dedicating himself to pro wrestling.  It’s amazing, Mikey’s been a kid / prodigy for what seems like many, many years, but is actually still only 23.  I’ve said it time and again, with his head in the right place, I think The Miracle is one of the best prospects in the business  So, what exactly is up with our Women’s Division anyway?  We suddenly have so many physical, tough, attractive, positive female prospects here in Southern California who are taking a shot at the business…..Erica “Jungle Girl” Porter, Melina “Kyra” Perez, Joelle Ward, Melissa Coates, Shelly “Desire” Martinez, Midajah and of course Sacha “Savvy” Bryant and Jenny “Looney” Lane, as well as a couple of very hot newcomers – Jennifer Turner and Maritza Franco.  In my mind, each and every one of these young ladies has the potential to go all the way.  So what do they have to do?  Practice, practice, practice!  I’m looking forward to seeing what they bring to the rest of 2003, and conversely, to what 2003 brings to them in the way of opportunity in pro wrestling.  On this note, a special commendation to the very humble and dedicated Nikki Tsugranes; injured or not, we see her 4 times a week at Ultimate University! With many of our top UPW Superstars in Japan, this past week was still nonetheless a “who’s who” at Ultimate University.  Keiji Sakoda, Frankie Kazarian, Aaron Aguilera, Shane & Shannon Ballard, Samoa Joe Seanoa, Lil’ Nate, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Andrew Hellman, Scott Lost, Shane “Hawaiian Warrior” Roberts, Lamar “Sabbath” Tinin, Mike “Outlaw Marshall Knox” Kirkhart and James “Drunk Irishman” Prentiss were amongst the many in refining their crafts. This Saturday, Roddy Piper will join Keiji in teaching both our 2:00 and 4:00 classes, and in booking and critiquing our weekly Lite Show; it should be awesome! More next month on some deep-behind-the-scenes happening and on the unfolding of our very special show at The Grove of Anaheim on April 25, featuring my favorite – the 22-man-Battle Royal.   See you soon,   Rick Just because I like this picture! 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