UPW Partners

Saturday, March 25th, 2006
The OC Dojo, 100 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA, 92672
8:00 PM

Tickets:
General Admission: $10
Ringside seating w/in-seat beverage service: $20

I have been waiting since July to type the words that appear in the above headline. Finally, the wait is nearly over for the return of UPW! The response from fans and performers alike has been amazing. Everyone is genuinely excited that Ultimate Pro Wrestling is back. Longtime fans like myself have many fond UPW memories. From dream matches like ‘Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels taking on Kurt Angle to the early days when Samoa Joe finished off opponents with “The Samoan Elbow” rather than “The Coquina Clutch” and John Cena was 50% machine; and wore the UPW Championship around his waist, not the WWE Championship. At “Locked and Loaded”, a new era of UPW will begin, and old and new fans will watch as new memories and Superstars are created.

As mentioned over the past couple of weeks, several big matches including Predator’s return to UPW from K-1 to face Babi Slymm, and the first ever 6-Pack Challenge for Lil Nate’s UPW Lightweight Championship have already been signed for “Locked and Loaded”. Here is the latest on what promises to be a historic night of action:

Last week, it was announced that Lil Nate would defend his gold in UPW’s first-ever 6-Pack Challenge for the UPW Lightweight Championship at “Locked and Loaded”.  While the champ and his five hungry and talented challengers will no doubt put on a clinic when it comes to high-flying and scientific wrestling, don’t expect too much in the way of finesse as two of UPW’s biggest and most popular Superstars lock horns in this “Colossal Jostle”!  Both competitors are extremely powerful and agile for men of their size, and have impressive histories in Southern California.  As a result, it is very difficult to pick a favorite in this one.

Sylvester “Predator” Terkay, the first-ever UPW Heavyweight Champion is in the best condition of his life as he has been training for Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing competition. Speaking of which, the 2-time NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion has proven to be a force to be reckoned with while competing in the world’s largest fighting promotion, K-1. He made his K-1 debut by knocking his opponent (Mauricio da Silva) out in just 13 seconds! As Good O’l J.R. would say, “These guys don’t get paid by the hour!” Terkay also took 2-time Grand Prix Kickboxing Champion Remy Bonjasky to the limit at K-1 Dynamite on New Year’s Eve. For more on this fight click here.  Despite his success in the fighting world, Predator has not stepped into the squared circle for a Pro Wrestling match since teaming up with Tom Howard to face Chuck Palumbo and Sean O’Haire at “Homecoming Havoc” on February 22, 2005. This lengthy layoff may help open the door for Terkay’s opponent to score a rare victory over Predator.

Babi Slymm is the man who has the unenviable task of facing the monstrous Predator at “Locked and Loaded”. Slymm is known more by UPW fans as a tag team competitor who often combines forces with Under Pressure to form The Southside G’s. Outside of UPW, the San Diego native has become one of the most successful and decorated performers in Southern California. Like Predator, Slymm can lay claim to being the first Heavyweight Champion in a promotion’s history, in this case AWS. During his reign, he defended the gold against many tough challengers including Joey Ryan, Scorpio Sky, former UPW Lightweight and Tag Team Champion B-Boy, and former UPW Heavyweight Champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce. Unlike Terkay, Slymm’s sole focus has been Pro Wrestling competition. This could greatly aid his chances in this battle of SoCal’s elite. Oddly enough, his frequent competition could hurt him as well. This is because Slymm will take part in a brutal War Games match at AWS Total War only one week prior to his clash with Terkay. How much will this take out of him?

One thing is certain; whoever does earn a victory will also earn some big time bragging rights, and will be knocking on the door of UPW Heavyweight Champion Tom Howard looking for a shot to once again have gold around his waist. If Vegas took action on wrestling, they would have this one listed as a “pick em” as Predator and Slymm are evenly matched.  Damn, could you imagine if you could bet on wrestling?  If you could, maybe I would not be typing this in my one bedroom apartment!

This might seem like an odd headline given the fact that Joey Ryan was named as “Wrestler of The Month” on socaluncensored.com and that he continues his reign as PWG Champion.  That being said, Joey wants to make an impact in UPW.  Over the years, UPW along with its wrestling school Ultimate University has sent 30 of its best to WWE.  Despite this rich tradition, “The Technical Wizard” feels that he is superior to anyone competing in UPW, and he will be out to prove it on 3/25.  Ryan plans on putting UPW’s track record of producing stars to the test by challenging a dynamic young competitor who is considered to be the top recent graduate of Ultimate University, Evan Jelic.
 
Joey’s rantings are a big reason why he received the dubious honor of being named “Most Hated Wrestler” in S.C.R.A.P. Magazine's "Scrappies" Year End Awards. Will Ryan’s extreme confidence cost him and lead to a huge upset?  This is a golden opportunity for Evan Jelic to quickly rise through the ranks and earn respect in his debut.

We hope to see you at O.C. Dojo for a fun filled night of action.
Pizza, soda and water will be available; and draft beer will be on sale for fans 21 years of age and older.