UPW Partners

April 29, 2008

To:          All Ultimate University Students and Prospects

Fr:           Rick Bassman

Re:          Ultimate University returns to Los Angeles, beginning Wednesday May 7!          

We’re happy and excited to announce the return of Ultimate University to The R1 Center in El Segundo, CA.  Located 5 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, this is a conveniently and centrally located facility. (We understand this may affect some returning students, but to that, we bring up the old standard line…”Read The Hardys’ book”… “read Edge’s and Christian’s” books…You’ll hear their stories of driving many hundreds of miles and paying many thousands of dollars --much more than UU-- to go to wrestling school, only to practice in a freezing, broken-down gym.  If you’re serious, you’ll make the drive!

UU and UPW has a rich history at R1, including dozens of notable guests –from The Rock and Roddy Piper to Diamond Dallas Page and John Cena--, dozens of “UPW Lite Shows” and many WWE visits.  R1  owner Rico Chiaparelli has a rich history of its own.  A former NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Champion, he has guided the MMA careers of Randy Couture, Mark Coleman, Vladimir Matyushenko and Frank Trigg.

Here is what the “New Ultimate University” will consist of:

• 3 day-a-week class schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:45pm and Saturdays at 1:00 pm
•  “Promo Class” (schedule TBA soon) including focus on Character Development, Psychology and The Business of Wrestling.
• Monthly tuition fee of $200 p/mo. (previously $250 at R1).  Once you’ve made 17 monthly payments, your fee is reduced to a $50 monthly maintenance fee. Previous payments made to OC Dojo will be credited toward your payment here.
• A variety of patient, experienced and seasoned instructors, including The Ballards, Joey Ryan and Scott Lost, who be evaluating you each class for personal review by Rick Bassman.
• Guest Instructors and Guest Stars, from amongst the greats in pro wrestling.

As the school that discovered and trained John Cena, Victoria, Chris Masters, Jon Heidenreich, The Miz and many more, and aided in the development of Samoa Joe, Brian Kendrick, Paul London and Melina and we effectively teach pro wrestling as well as any school in the world.

Orientation.

Ultimate University relaunches will begin Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.  At that time, we will have a short orientation, sign waivers and paperwork, and then…we’ll get to work!  Please email info@upw.com  to confirm your attendance.

With this return of Ultimate University, myself and my experienced staff will continue the tradition of great interaction with the students, to insure that your development in professional wrestling is top notch.   

We and look forward to seeing you at Ultimate University at the R1 Center!

Ultimate University has now "starred" in two one-hour specials;  The first. "On The Inside:  Pro Wrestling School," which aired on The Discovery Channel and most recently, "Bodyslam: The Making of A Pro Wrestler", on "The Learning Channel."

*Over 600 wrestlers have appeared on Saturdays’ UPW “Lite," "Mat Wars" and "Road Wars" Shows, including more than 300 students that started right here at Ultimate University.

Over 300 wrestlers have appeared on UPW’s “Entertainment Overload” shows at The Galaxy, The El Rey, The Roxy, Cane’s, The Grove, casinos throughout the West and others locations, including over 200 students that started at Ultimate University.

WWE:
Ultimate University has trained over 30 students who have signed with the WWE, including negotiating many of these students’/wrestlers' contracts. More than 100 additional UU students / UPW wrestlers and personalities have appeared for WWE in paid positions.

Inoki Gnome Federation, Zero-One Max and HUSTLE:
UU/UPW enjoys an active relationships with many of  Japan’s leading pro wrestling companies. Thus far, more than 60 UPW talents have appeared in Japan under these relationships.

Movies, TV & Commercials:
UU/UPW is very active in the theatrical and commercial worlds and to date has placed over 300 of its wrestlers and students in major motion pictures, television shows and TV commercials,