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UPW returns to the Eagles Club this Saturday July 9th for "Red, White, & Bruised". With UPW's biggest show of the year Headlocks & Homeruns 5 approaching, who knows what will happen as the best wrestling promotion in Upstate New York makes its last stop on the road to H&H 5. Here's a preview of the card:
Upstate Pro Wrestling presents
"Red, White, & Bruised"
Saturday, July 9th
Eagles Club, Rochester, New York
Doors Open at 5:30, Belltime 6:00 PM
Tickets $15 Presale, $17 at the door, Kids 9 and under $10
Tickets available on our website at www.upstateprowrestling.com.
Main Event
UPW Heavyweight Championship (Triple Threat Match): "The Rican Sensation" Maximo Suave (c) vs. UPW No Limits Champion "The Young Lion of the West" Mattick vs. "The Man That Father Time Forgot" Hellcat
Red, White, and Bruised's main event will be a triple threat match for the UPW Heavyweight Championship. Maximo Suave has enjoyed a nearly 1 year long reign as champion. But his title reign is in serious jeopardy as he'll have to defend his title against Mattick and Hellcat. Mattick and Hellcat faced each other at UPW's Anniversary Anarchy 13 in a #1 contender's match which saw no clear-cut winner as both men pinned each other simultaneously. UPW Commissioner Casey Doyle declared that since both men tecninically didn't lose, both men were declared co-#1 contender's for the UPW Heavyweight Championship. Suffice to say, Doyle's decision has not sit well with the champion but is is final. Mattick and Hellcat will have to put their partnership aside in their individual quest to capture the gold as both have never been UPW Heavyweight Champion. Maximo Suave has a long historywith both challengers, but he's turned back every challenger in his title reign and he'll look to do the same here as well.
UPW Tag Team Title Match: The "Eh" Team ("All Passion" Ryan Cassidy & Vaughn Vertigo) vs. Tigerslayer :08 (Coleman Jackson & Krist Worthless w/Bin Hamin)
The UPW Tag Team Titles will also be on the line as the young upstarts from Canada make their first title defense against the team they defeated for those very titles at Anniversary Anarchy 13. The newly formed "Eh" Team won a four corners elimination match to become the new champions defeating Tigerslayer :08. Suffice to say, Coleman Jackson and Krist Worthless weren't too pleased with the outcome and have been seething ever since. The unpredictable duo have now become even more dangerous as they recently joined forces with the evil and diabolical "Infidel Crusher" himself, Bin Hamin. With Hamin now leading the charge, the former tag champs will be more focused and driven than ever to recapture tag team gold.
"Your Captain" Nick Ando vs. "All Ego" Ethan Page
One of UPW's top popular stars takes on one of the top stars on the indies today in this first time ever matchup. Ando has been driven to climb back up the ladder since returning to UPW back in March from a shoulder injury. Ando defeated former friend and long-time rival Cloudy at Anniversary Anarchy 13 in a wild, hard-hitting street fight. But now "Your Captain" must turn the page and his attention to arguably his toughest challenge to date in Ethan Page. "All Ego" has been on roll recently not only in UPW, but having high-profile matches in Alpha-1 and Evolve as well. Page qualified for this year's Upstate 8, winning a four corners match against Coconut Jones, Lionel Knight, and Shane Sabre. But before that prestigious tournament Page will set his sights on "Your Captain" in what should be a technical wrestling classic.
HC Loc vs. Chris Cayden
The man who calls himself "Mr. Charisma Personified" Chris Cayden has been riding a wave of momentum recently. Cayden recently became the new KDW Heavyweight Champion defeating Hellcat for the title and ending his nearly 2 year reign as champion. Cayden also picked up a victory in a six-way scramble match at Anniversary Anarchy. But Cayden will be put to the test July 9th when he takes on ECW original HC Loc. Loc has made a name for himself throughout his career from ECW to CZW to Ring of Honor and is also a former UPW Heavyweight Champion. Out of wrestling for the last 5 years, the former "extreme official" is making his return not only to UPW but to the squared circle and has stated he's coming to steal the show and nothing less will be tolerated. Cayden's response is that Loc can steal the show all he wants but he's in it to win it. Strong words from both men who will ultimately back them up come this Saturday?
Four Corners Match: "Supercop" Dick Justice vs. Space Monkey vs. Marc Hauss vs. "Rain On Your Parade" Cloudy
Three men, and one primate, will square off in fatal four way action at Red, White, & Bruised. Dick Justice is back in UPW and back with a vengeance. Everyone's favorite "Murican" also qualified for the Upstate 8 winning this year's annual Rochester Rumble at Anniversary Anarchy 13. It was also at Anniversary Anarchy 13 where Space Monkey defeated Marc Hauss and Cloudy lost a hard-fought street fight against Nick Ando. One man and well, primate, go into this one looking to keep their momentum going. Two men hope to get back on track and climb back up the ladder with a much-needed victory. Given the history and track record of all four wrestlers, this one has all the makings of a show-stealing encounter.
Cheech vs. Carter Mason
The new wave of professional wrestling Cheech takes on a competitor he's had issues with recently in Carter Mason. It was at Anniversary Anarchy 13 where these two men were supposed to face each other in a singles match, but Lucha Underground star Ricky Reyes (Cortez Castro) unexpectedly interjected himself in the situation, making it a triple threat match. Carter and Cheech fought hard, but in the end Reyes got the win. Upset over Reyes' actions, both men went to UPW Commissioner Casey Doyle in hopes that he'd rectify the situation and Doyle has complied. So this Saturday two of UPW's top all-around wrestlers will finally do battle one-on-one in what should be a mat classic.
KDW Triple Threat Title Match: "The Alpha & The Omega" Jason Savior (c) vs. Victor Lord vs. "The Cali Kidd" Jordan Falco
History will be made this Saturday at UPW's Red,White, & Bruised. For the first time ever the KDW Triple Threat Championship will be defended at a UPW show. It'll be the first time a title has crossed brands to be defended. Savior won the title at KDW's Spring Loaded in April and successfully defended it at KDW's last show, Crash Course. Savior will look to successfully defend his gold his gold against two formidable, worthy challengers in Victor Lord and Jordan Falco. Lord is a former Triple Threat Champion who lost the title to Savior without being involved in the decision. Lord is looking to regain what he feels is his title and will stop at nothing to get it back. Jordan Falco earned an opportunity at the title at Crash Course defeating Lord and PR Nation member Icon Ace. Falco has yet to score a signature singles victory in UPW or KDW but gaining the Triple Threat Championship would do just that. Three men will go into battle, but only one will walk out as champion.
The 1 night only return of Ian Decay.
As if all of THAT wasn't enough. Ian Decay will make his return to UPW for one night only. One of the most wild and unpredictable to ever step foot in a UPW ring. Decay has been a recluse who hasn't been seen or heard from in years. Until now. Who will he face? Who will be man enough to face him? And if so, what type of match will it be? A lot of questions but one thing is for sure with Ian Decay. Expect the unexpected.
And speaking of unexpected. you never know what to expect at a UPW show. So be there this Saturday at the Eagles Club in Rochester, New York for Red, White, & Bruised as we make our last stop on the road to Headlocks & Homeruns 5. And in the days and weeks to come, we'll have news on matches to be announced for Headlocks & Homeruns 5 as well as HUGE news on more names that will be a part of the Upstate 8 in September. From all of us here at UPW we would like to wish all of our fans a safe and happy 4th of July!
