New ECW signing, WWE clothing line note, UPW Talent Scout, Steiner wins battle to get on ballot
    Submitted by Stu Starrs on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 8:15 AM EST



  • World Wrestling Entertainment have signed UPW's referee Marty Rubalcaba who will debut over the weekend for the ECW brand.

  • It is being reported by the Stamford Advocate newspaper that WWE has joined forces with Steve and Barry's University Sportswear, a New York-based national retail chain, to introduce the product line this fall. Popular items such as tees, sweatshirts and headwear will be sold and will sport the WWE logo. The line is expected to be introduced at the Steve and Barry's stores nationwide this fall. (Credit to Colin Vassallo for help with this item)


    Credit: PWInsider.com





    From the UPW mailing list:

    UPW becomes an official WWE® Talent Scout


    Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) is happy to announce that the Southern California based promotion along with its highly regarded wrestling school, Ultimate University, recently signed on as an official talent scout for World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE), the world-wide leader in sports entertainment.

    Since its inception in 1998, Ultimate University (UU) has been at the forefront of the pro wrestling industry. The school has trained over 500 aspiring pro wrestlers. Over 20 of those dedicated individuals have been signed to WWE contracts. Many of today’s biggest Superstars now making waves in WWE first got their feet wet in the sports entertainment business while training at Ultimate University, and performing on UPW live events. Many others have been booked through UPW to appear in WWE television commercials, print adds, video game motion capture sessions, televised matches, dark matches (try outs) and as extras on WWE TV and pay-per-view broadcasts. UU is also an official American talent supplier for Japan’s Zero-One and Hustle pro wrestling promotions. Through its Ultimate Casting Division, UU has assisted its students in Hollywood, with bookings for commercials, TV shows, movies and live events.

    That being said, Ultimate University has established itself as The #1 Pro Wrestling School in the Western U.S. As a result of our impressive track record of finding and training tomorrow’s Superstars, WWE has enlisted UPW in an official capacity to discover and begin the training process for potential WWE Superstars. Consequently, Ultimate University puts its students in the direct view of top decision makers from WWE Talent Relations, and offers the fast track to becoming a WWE Superstar.

    UPW’s administrative staff takes the honor and responsibility of developing prospective WWE talent very seriously. UPW has put together a unique program in order to attract qualified prospects. Under this program, Ultimate University will offer short term Scholarships to determine whether or not these individuals have what it takes to make it to WWE. Those who qualify will be trained by UU’s talented faculty, including former WWE Superstars Frankie Kazarian and Aaron “Jesus” Aguilera. All fees other than a mandatory monthly $50 gym fee will be waived. This amounts to a $250 monthly training scholarship, plus the priceless opportunity to be presented to WWE’s decision-makers on a regular basis. Never before has this type of opportunity been offered, so we expect only the best and for the best to succeed. For detailed information on the Ultimate University Scholarship program, go to http://www.upw.com/uu/index.htm

    We at UPW are thankful for the honor of working with WWE, and are primed and ready to begin building tomorrow’s Superstars…today!








    LOP reader Rob Kerns (RobCasting.com) sent in the following link to a news story:

    http://www.ajc.com/search/content/auto/epaper/editions/today/cherokee_44ca47c0913ba0170063.html

    Former wrestler wins battle to get on ballot
    Chris Reinolds - Staff
    Thursday, July 6, 2006

    If anyone plans to challenge Cherokee County school board member Rick Steiner for his seat, they must sign up as a write-in candidate by Sept. 5.

    Appointed to the board in 2005, Steiner has registered as a write-in candidate for the Nov. 2 general election. Voters will see the term "write-in" on their ballot and touch the screen to make a keyboard appear. Then they must type in the name of the person they want to elect.

    Steiner, a former pro wrestler, first made the mistake of qualifying for office under his stage name "Rick Steiner." Then he tried to petition to get on the ballot as a third-party candidate, but he couldn't get the required number of signatures by the deadline.

    "After a valiant effort and great response from numerous Cherokee County residents and registered voters, we fell short of the 4,634 signatures needed for my name to be printed in the November general election ballot," Steiner said in a statement. "Now the great volunteers that helped me out in gathering signatures will be helping to get my name written on the ballot, correctly --- Robert L. Rechsteiner."


    Read the rest of the story at http://www.ajc.com/search/content/auto/epaper/editions/today/cherokee_44ca47c0913ba0170063.html

  • WHY McMahon **ISN'T** Punishing Sabu, NEW Maria Bikini Photos (LINK ON HOME PAGE - You Can't Miss It) & ANOTHER Wrestler Suspended! [>>]





  • WEDNESDAY NEWS: One of TNA's BIGGEST STARS Headed to WWE Besides CAGE?, WWE World Title Spoilers, HOT NEW PIX, More!!!

  • Quick Links -
    [Back to LOP] [News Archives] [Results] [Columns] [Forums]