Ultimate Pro Wrestling
California-based independent professional wrestling promotion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) was a California-based independent pro wrestling company owned and operated by Rick Bassman,[1] that operated from 1999–2007.
Quick Facts Acronym, Founded ...
Acronym | UPW |
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Founded | 1999 |
Defunct | 2007 |
Headquarters | California |
Founder(s) | Rick Bassman |
Owner(s) | Rick Bassman |
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The company had working relationships with Pro Wrestling Zero1 and World Wrestling Entertainment. It served as a developmental company for WWE, where they would scout wrestlers and send others for training, from 2006 to 2007.[2] Some of the major names to go on to stardom are, John Cena, Samoa Joe, The Miz and Christopher Daniels. The promotion was featured on a Discovery Channel special called Inside Pro Wrestling School.