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The United Wrestling Coalition returns to Kelly’s Bar/Banquet Hall in Wrightstown, New Jersey on March 12 for our Anniversary Show--That’s right, the UWC is entering its 20th year!! As usual, doors open at 6:30, with a 7:00 p.m. bell time. Admission is $10.
To celebrate our Anniversary, there will be a special UWC Legends Six-Man Tag Team Match. We are bringing back six of the United Wrestling Coalition’s all-time greats to the ring for one night only!
The first wrestler who agreed to participate in this Legends Match was none other than “Dirty” Don Montoya! Don Montoya reigned as UWC Heavyweight Champion for nearly two years after winning the title in a match that also involved Kyle Durden, Alex Payne, and Raven. One of the top independent professional wrestlers, “Dirty” Don Montoya wrestled for the UWC from 1998 through 2010.
“Sterling” Rick Silver will also be in the Legends Match! Rick Silver was a UWC mainstay from 1998 through 2000. He was a frequent tag team partner of Don Montoya, and the two came close to winning the UWC Tag Team Title in 1999. In 2000 at the Mount Holly National Guard Armory, Rick Silver defended the UWC Heavyweight Title on behalf of reigning champion Tommy Force; unfortunately, he lost Force’s championship to Tundra. Silver returned briefly in 2010 to manage the team of Dave Patera & Textbook Philly Madison. His last appearance to date was in 2013 when he wrestled Joe Rules.
Mark “Cannon” Melaccio too will be in the Legends Six-Man Tag! Cannon won the UWC Heavyweight Championship in a battle royal and enjoyed a six-month title reign. He also headlined the first-ever pro wrestling event held at a Six Flags Theme Park when the United Wrestling Coalition invaded the North Star Arena in Jackson, New Jersey. Cannon appeared at numerous UWC events between 1998 through 2001. In his most recent appearance, he made a special one-night comeback in 2014 to settle an old score with The Unholy Alliance.
We will announce the remaining three participants in the weeks leading up to the event. We guarantee this is one match you do not want to miss!
In addition to the Legends Match, Textbook Philly Madison will defend the UWC Heavyweight Championship; however, he has refused to put the title on the line against The “Thriller” Andd Bivians on March 12. “I already pinned Bivians fair and square in December,” said Madison. “The rules are clear: I beat the Number One Contender, so I can defend my belt against whoever I want!” We don’t know at this time yet who Philly Madison will wrestle, but it’s clear he wants no part of Andd Bivians!
“The One” Geoffrey Bravo will defend the UWC United States Championship against the former titleholder The “Redneck King of the Jungle” Jimmy Lyon. Geoffrey Bravo defeated Lyon for the US Championship back in September after winning the Ron Parks, Sr. Memorial Rumble; and he successfully defended against Jimmy Lyon in November. Bravo’s manager Preston Montgomery, Esq. has stated this will be Jimmy Lyon’s last shot at the US Title: if he fails to win the strap, he goes to the end of the line and must work his way back up to the Number One Contender’s spot. Jimmy Lyon is so determined to regain the title, he requested for this to be the first bout of the card. Geoffrey Bravo vs. Jimmy Lyon is a main event anywhere in the country, but on March 12 in Wrightstown, it’s the opening match!
The Tag Team Title will be up for grabs at Kelly’s Bar/Banquet Hall as The Short Bus Express is scheduled to defend against the duo of Big Rig & Nathan Avery. Although they won the championship in September, Rudo The Heel & Slayer have not defended the title stateside as of yet. Big Rig & Nathan Avery were deemed Number One Contenders after a huge victory over The United Force. It looks like The Short Bus Express will have their work cut out for them.
The United Wrestling Coalition was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of “Iron” Mike Sharpe in January. After his lengthy in-ring career, he opened a wrestling school in 1995, training many students who would go on to be top wrestlers in the northeast area and UWC in particular, as well as nationally-known superstars such as Crowbar, The Wall, Ace Darling, and Simon Dean. In memory of Canada’s Greatest Athlete, four wrestlers he trained who are on UWC’s active roster to this day will compete in a special tag team attraction: Warhead & The Orphan will do battle with members of The Unholy Alliance. Join us March 12 in Wrightstown as we remember “Iron” Mike Sharpe.
Also signed to appear March 12 at Kelly’s Bar/Banquet Hall: The Great Cerenzio, Fredo Majors, Nate Mustang, Spectrum, Ring Announcer Daisy, and more!
Remember, the UWC Anniversary Show will take place March 12, 2016 at Kelly’s Bar/Banquet Hall, 14 Railroad Avenue, Wrightstown, NJ 08562. Bell time is 7:00 p.m., and tickets are $10.
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