Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) was a California-based independent pro wrestling company owned and operated by Rick Bassman, that operated from 1998âÂÂ2007.
The company had working relationships with Pro Wrestling Zero1 and World Wrestling Entertainment. It served as a developmental company for WWE, where they would scout wrestlers and send others for training, from 2006 to 2007. Some of the major names to go on to stardom are John Cena, Samoa Joe, The Miz, Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian. The promotion was featured on a Discovery Channel special called Inside Pro Wrestling School.
Deceased individuals are indicated with a dagger (â ).
Tag Teams:
The UPW Heavyweight Championship was a championship contested for by Heavyweight wrestlers in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
The UPW Lightweight Championship was a championship contested for by Cruiserweight wrestlers in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
The UPW Tag Team Championship was a secondary title contested for in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
The UPW Southern California Heavyweight Championship was a secondary title contested for in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
The UPW No Holds Barred Championship was a secondary title contested for in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.
The UPW Internet Championship was a secondary title contested for in Ultimate Pro Wrestling.