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Ultimate Pro Wrestling

California-based independent professional wrestling promotion

Ultimate Professional Wrestling (UPW) was a California-based independent pro wrestling promotion and developmental territory owned and operated by Rick Bassman, that operated from 1998–2007. The company had working relationships with Pro Wrestling Zero1 and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It served as a developmental company for WWE, where they would scout wrestlers and send others for training, from 2006 to 2007.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1998Founded1
  • HeadquartersCalifornia1

Ultimate Professional Wrestling (UPW) was a California-based independent pro wrestling promotion and developmental territory owned and operated by Rick Bassman, that operated from 1998–2007.2

Timeline

  1. 2007Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1998Founded Founded1

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