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We are just days away from the biggest pro wrestling show
in upstate New York this year. It's Upstate Professional
Wrestling's Headlocks & Homeruns 6 at the Eagles Club in
Rochester, New York Saturday August 5th. Doors open at 5 PM.
Bell time is at 6 PM. Tickets are $18 presale and $20 at the
door. Here's a preview of the card, which is subject to
change.
Main Event
UPW Heavyweight Title Match
"Your Captain" Nick Ando vs. "The Infamous" Bobby Fish (c)
The UPW Heavyweight Championship will be on the line in the
main event. Nick Ando has been a mainstay in UPW for nearly
10 years. He has worked his way up the ladder and fought
hard and long to get an opportunity at becoming the top man
in UPW. Well Ando's chance has finally come, but not without
a little controversy. The current champion Bobby Fish
succesfully defended his title in a rematch against Mattick
at UPW's last show, Red, White, & Bruised. An irate and
frustrated Mattick attacked ring announcer Kount C and Fish
after the match. Ando came out to make the save and as Fish
checked on Kount, Ando grabbed Fish's title and held it high
as he ran off Mattick. Fish saw this and was none too
pleased and let Ando know about him. He told Ando that he
didn't ask for or need his help and that he had no business
taking something that didn't belong to him. Ando told Fish
that he came out to help him because it was the right thing
to do. Fish was having none of it and challenged Ando to a
title match for Headlocks & Homeruns 6. So the stage is set
for an intense, action-packed main event. Will the
experience and striking prowess of the Infamous one lead him
to victory once again? Or will the Captain's hard work and
perseverance help him realize his dream of becoming UPW
Heavyweight Champion? Find out next Saturday at the Eagles
Club!
UPW No Limits Title Match
Jay Freddie vs. "The King of the North" Carter Mason (c)
At Red, White & Bruised Carter Mason shocked everyone when
he defeated Dick Justice to claim his first title here in
UPW. Mason has been on the chase for gold since he first
arrived here, nearly 2 years later, he has found it. "The
King of the North" has cemented himself here in UPW and
plans on holding onto his newly won title as long as he
possibly can. Mason was originally scheduled to face "Big
League" John McChesney. But unfortunately due to injury
McChesney will be unable to compete at this year's event.
But taking his place will be standout star Jay Freddie.
Freddie will finally be making his debut here in Upstate. He
was scheduled to wrestle in last years Upstate 8, however
due to unforeseen circumstances he was unable to appear. For
those unfamiliar with Jay Freddie he is an international
star and has just come back from another tour of Japan. What
an incredible journey it would be for him to come back home
and bring the NO-Limits Championship back to the USA! Can
"The King of the North" keep his freshly won title and bring
it back to Canada with him? Will Jay Freddie make his UPW
debut a successful one and reclaim the title for America?
Find out at Headlocks & Homeruns 6!
UPW Tag Team Title Match (Danger Zone Match)
Defiance vs. Wrecking U (c)
The UPW Tag Team Titles will be on the line as well. The
ongoing war between the two top tag team in UPW continues
here. Hellcat and Bobby Dipinto have been dominant since
becoming UPW Tag Team Champions back in March. But the one
thorn that has constantly been in their side has been
Defiance. Maximo Suave and Chris Cayden have had a long
standing war with Wrecking U for almost a year now and
Hellcat and Maximo have had been long-time rivals for years
in UPW. Defiance got their shot at the champs at Red, White,
& Bruised and looked to have Wrecking U in trouble. But
Wrecking U's newest member and insurance policy, Nick
Sullivan, got involved and helped Wrecking U retain their
titles. These actions prompted Commissioner Casey Doyle to
make a rematch for Headlocks & Homeruns 6. But this will be
no ordinary match, this will be a "Danger Zone" match. Now
what exactly is a Danger Zone match? We honestly have no
idea. But one thing we do know is that these two teams hate
each other and will both do whatever it takes to come out on
top. Will Defiance knock off the champs and finally gain UPW
tag team gold? Or will their chances get wrecked once again
by man who epitomizes intensity and the man that father time
forgot? And will their hired hitman, Nick Sullivan, play a
role in things once again? Find out next Saturday at
Headlocks & Homeruns 6!
"The Young Lion of the West" Mattick vs. Abyss
Another huge match that will take place at H&H 6 will see
two men who were once partners in UPW last year go at it
one-on-one. This match was made by Commissioner Casey Doyle
based on the actions of Mattick after his loss to Bobby Fish
at Red, White, & Bruised. Mattick pinned Fish after hitting
him low, which was not seen by senior referee Richard Head.
Commissioner Doyle came out and ordered the match be
restarted. Fish won after the restart and an irate Mattick
attacked both Fish and ring announcer Kount C for the second
show in a row. Mattick confronted Doyle after the show and
demanded the decision be reversed and that he should be
declared champion once again. Doyle disagreed and told
Mattick he had something special planned for him at
Headlocks & Homeruns. Well that "something special" is none
other than Impact Wrestling mainstay the Monster Abyss!
Abyss had some pointed words for Mattick, telling him he was
coming back to make Mattick pay for turning his back on UPW
and its fans. Mattick disagrees and says that UPW turned
their back on him and he's simply doing what he has to do to
get things done. With Abyss's penchant for chaos and
violence and Mattick's recent change in attitude, this has
all the makings of an all-out war. Who will come out on top,
better yet, who will survive when the Lion and the Monster
collide next Saturday?
"The New Wave" Cheech vs. "Hybrid" Sean Carr
Cheech will make his return at H&H6. He has not been in
action for the last several months here in UPW. How has this
time off affected him? Will he give us a reason for his
absence? Cheech will step back into a UPW ring against the
debuting "Hybrid" Sean Carr. Carr has been all over the
indie scene for awhile, but over the last few years has
really broken out and become a top level wrestler. This
match is going to be a back and forth battle. I'm sure that
Sean Carr wants to make his debut a good one and pick up a
win. On the other side, Cheech will be trying to play
spoiler and put himself back in a position for a title
opportunity. Who will come out on top between two top-notch
talents? Be there next Saturday at the Eagles Club to find
out!
"The Amazing Canadian" Lionel Knight vs. "Extremely Cute
Wrestler" Colin Delaney
Since coming back to UPW, Lionel Knight and Colin Delaney
have not locked up. They actually have not locked up since
the Upstate 8 in 2008. That all changes on August 5th. These
two are both insanely talented. Colin continues to amaze
fans every time he gets in the ring. His unique style and
ability to adapt to any opponent that he squares off with,
no matter their size or style make him truly one of a kind.
Lionel Knight is a veteran of the ring in his own right.
Also possessing a unique style, and crazy athleticism it
will be interesting to see these two square off. There's one
thing that we know for sure and that's these two are going
to give it all and leave everything in the ring. Be there
August 5th for Headlocks & Homeruns 6!
Cloudy's Open Challenge
Cloudy vs. ???
As is the tradition with Headlocks & Homeruns, Cloudy will
be hosting his open challenge. In past years we have seen
Rhyno, Hardcore Holly, Nunzio and HC Loc answer the
challenge. Over the course of the past 9 months, Cloudy has
aligned himself with Krist Worthless and Bin Hamin to form
the Wrestling Liberation Front. Together they have dethroned
the KDW Tag Team Champions The Wet Bandits and now have
their sights set on the UPW Tag Team Titles. Cloudy will
have his allies by ringside but he will fight this one
alone. The thing that has been said about his open challenge
through out the years is that literally ANYONE can answer
the open challenge. Will it be someone on the current UPW
roster? Will it be an old face making a return? Will it be a
new wrestler looking to make a name for himself? There's
only one way to find out and that's to be at Headlocks &
Homeruns 6!!
"Big Time" Bill Collier vs. Coconut Jones
Another high-profile matchup at H&H 6 will see UPW fan
favorite Coconut Jones take on "Big Time" Bill Collier.
Coconut has done it all in UPW and also gives it his all
every time he steps foot in the ring. Headlocks & Homeruns 6
will be no different as the high flyer from the Caribbean
looks to notch another huge victory under his belt. But that
will be no easy task here as he takes on one of the toughest
men on the indie scene today. Bill Collier has made a name
for himself as a no-nonsense, smash-mouth competitor. He's
faced some of the biggest names in the business and will be
returning to a UPW ring for the first time since 2013.
Collier will be back to make a statement and that statement
will be that it's "Big Time". But Coconut Jones is no slouch
himself and has never been one to back down from a
challenge. Will Coconut Jones rise to the occasion and spoil
Bill Collier's return? Or will "Big Time" come back and
prove to everyone now is HIS time? Find out next Saturday!
Headlocks & Homeruns Championship Battle Royal
A staple at Headlocks & Homeruns, the Headlocks & Homeruns
Championship Battle Royal comes backs again for this year's
event. Last year's battle royal was won by Professor Wessler
and Wessler will be a part of this year's event to defend
his championship. But a long list of UPW stars will look to
teach the Professor a lesson in pain and punishment and
become this year's champion. Some of those stars include
fellow Faculty members Boz and Bam Bam, last year's UPW
rookie of the year Icon Ace, Charlie Locke, Fireheart, "The
All-American Irishman" Pat White, Eric Rosecroft, "Just"
Jeremy Jensen, Sebastian Braun, this year's Dustytaker
Invitational winner Krist Worthless, and making his UPW
return from a lengthy absence, Chip Stetson! All of these
names and much more will go at it in hopes of becoming the
2017 Headlocks & Homeruns Champion. Who will take the title
this year? Be there next Saturday at Headlocks & Homeruns 6
to find out!
And if that wasn't enough, Kayfabe Dojo Wrestling also comes
back to action on Saturday August 12th at Pineapple Jack's
in Rochester, New York for "Continuing The Tradition"! Doors
open at 3:30 PM. Belltime is at 4 PM. Tickets are $12
presale and $15 at the door. Card subject to change.
Main Event
KDW Heavyweight Title Match (Rematch from UPW's Red, White,
& Bruised)
Anarchy Ashe Aubrey vs. "The Alpha & The Omega" Jason Savior
(c)
585 Live Championship Tournament
First Round Matches
Icon Ace vs. "Just" Jeremy Jensen
Boz vs. "Your Captain" Nick Ando
Winners of these matches will face each other in the finals
to crown the first ever 585 Live Champion!
"The Young Lion of the West" Mattick vs. "The Wet Bandit"
Eric Rosecroft
And much, much more!!!
And don't forget about our special ticket deal. If you
purchase a ticket for the Headlocks & Homeruns 6 show, you
get a ticket for the KDW show at 50% off!
