Lagos agog for independence wrestling tourney

Arrangements have been concluded by the Nigerian Ultimate (Pro) Wrestlers Federation in conjunction with the Ultimate (Pro) Wrestling Promotion to organize a wrestling championship in Lagos as part of activities marking the country’s 54th independence anniversary. Tagged “ultimate Independence Slam”, the competition is slated for October 12 at the Old Basket ball pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and will feature some of the best wrestlers from Nigeria and the West African sub- region. Leading the team of wrestlers that will participate in the championship is Power Lee “Mr. Peace”, the Nigerian National Heavyweight champion. Other wrestlers who will be part of the action filled championship are; Flying Dan Ko who will slug it out with Powerful Okoko while Mr. Sharpman will team up with Lion Zion against the pairs of Stone Coder and Major Ariba in a tag team fight. Lady Joy from Jos will square up against Tina Terror in an all women encounter with Hot Tempo, Strong Bone Erujeje, Sakabula, Black Heritage, Super Apama all showing their skills on the mat. There will also be an international contest between African Top Class Middleweight Champion, Aliking the “Action disaster” of Nigeria and Hulk Power of Benin Republic while the grand finale will feature a title defense by Nigerian national heavyweight champion, Power Lee. Speaking on the championship, national heavyweight champion, Power Lee noted that the body decided to organize the tournament to announce its presence in wrestling promotion in the country as well as spice the independence celebration for Nigerians. “We have deemed it fit to host this long awaited championship to register the presence of our organization and to also bring our fans together once again after a while. “Independence is an annual event that is so important in the life of any nation and I will be defending my title on that day against either the first or the second contender to the title and I am ready as I have trained hard for the title defense.