Lagos gears up 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 comes up on October 12 at the Old Basket ball court of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and will feature mostly the best of wrestlers from Nigeria, joined by those of other ECOWAS countries. Leading the team of wrestlers is Power Lee “Mr. Peace”, the Nigerian National Heavyweight champion. Other wrestlers expected to light up the ring are; Flying Dan Ko who will slug it out with Powerful Okoko while Mr. Sharpman will team up with ‘Lion Zion’ against the combination of ‘Stone Coder’ and ‘Major Ariba’ in a tag- team fight. ‘Lady Joy’from Jos will come face to face against ‘Tina Terror’ in an all women encounter with Hot Tempo, Strong Bone Erujeje, Sakabula, Black Heritage, Super Apama all slated to showcase their prowess on the same bill. Organisers say activities for the even would include an international contest between African Top Class Middleweight Champion- Aliking the “Action disaster” of Nigeria versus Hulk Power of Benin Republic while the grand finale will feature a title defense by Nigerian national heavyweight champion, Power Lee. Speaking ahead of the championship, Power Lee noted that the body decided to organize the tournament to announce its presence in wrestling sport in the country and as a means to enliven Nigeria’s 54th Independence celebration for lovers of the sport.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 07:13:03 +0000
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