World pro wrestling talents to storm Nigeria for the federation’s 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos
We are a new generation – John Uche
The Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation was officially inaugurated in Nigeria by the then president and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliu Shagari, on the 27th September 1981, just 40 years ago, with aims and objectives of developing professional wrestling as well as supporting the government in the area of Human Capacity Development and Nation Building through the outdoor game.
NPWF President, Chief John Uche
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary celebration of this national body, plans are in top gear to see to a befitting championship. Under the leadership of the federation’s president, High Chief John Uche, meetings have been ongoing as he deems it fit to celebrate the federation in a grand style, honor deserving patrons and stakeholders who have been there for the organization over the years with distinguished awards and also felicitate with the pro wrestling practitioners who are all alive, hale and health to witness the 40th anniversary of the body.
De Grippers, Young Mike (left) and Mr. Sharpman
According to the federation’s president, the number 40 is so significant. ‘’The Hebrew people lived in the lands outside of the Promised Land for “forty years”. This period of years represents the time it takes for a new generation to arise (Numbers 32:13). Several early Hebrew leaders and kings are said to have ruled for “forty years,” that is, a generation. We are indeed a new generation now as the generation that started the federation are almost gone’’ he narrated.
NPWF Lady Warriors: (from left) Triple J, Alexandra De Queen and Stylish J
Seven talented world rated wrestlers have indicated sincere interest to be in Nigeria for the timely 40th anniversary of the federation and they are: Deadly Shark from the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Lady Naglaa Goher of Egypt, The Wolf NDA and Kirikou (K.W. Crazy, great tag team from Cameroon), Ultimate Power of Ghana, USA Bing of Congo Democratic Republic and Buffalo of Angola.
Mighty Man will be leading the team of home based wrestlers with the other talents such as: Mr. Sharpman and the Young Mike of the De Grippers tag team sensation, the Onitsha in Anambra State-based Squeezer in the super heavy weight rank, Aliking De Action Disaster, the African TopClass Wrestling Stars (ATWS) Middleweight Champion and the current holder of the National Security, Peace and Unity Trophy; Strong Bone Erujeje, Super Rosco, Black Tiger, masked man the Flying Danko, Rasman Iron (also an Onitsha based talent), masked man Wil Mascaras, and the duo of Zion Lion and Power Vic of the Dakkada Thunders tag team from Akwa Ibom State, respectively.
The camp of the lady wrestlers would consist of: De Suspect, a new rave of the moment, Alexandra De Queen, Stylish J, Iron Lady Becky and Triple J, who are all ready and hungry for a championship to hold.
Lots of dignitaries have been contacted so as to make this show a loud one while the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, would be the Chief Host as the number one citizen of the state of Excellence.
