The fastest growing wrestling promotion in the southeast packed the National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC UPWA presented August Assault 2007 on August 18th. The show was a star studded affair with appearances by "Storm" Clark of American Gladiators, who sang the national anthem and Former All-Pro Football Player Donnell Woolford. In a Double Main Event, first the debuting "Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff def. "Mean" Marc Ash in a hard hitting Russian Chain Match with special guest referee Donnell Woolford. Before the match, Ash questioned why Woolford was in the building stating real athletes don't hang out with the thugs in the NFL. When Woolford tried to answer, Ash kept interrupting until Koloff made his way into the arena. He announced that Woolford was the special referee. In the Second Main Event, Sexton Tyler def. UPWA Heavyweight Champion "Playboy" Marcus Shields via pinfall in a non-title match. The match was announced as a title match but after the pin, Donald Brower stated that due to the ongoing celebration of the champion's birthday, they had forgotten to sign the actual contract so therefore the match was not for the title. He also announced Tyler would not get a rematch but he would be allowed to enter the upcoming UPWA Carolina Title Tournament. Tyler accepted the decision but was shocked when he learned his First Round opponent will be Pete Nixon. In other action, The Sons of the New South (Bam the Destroyer/Billy Holiday) def. Donald Brower Enterprises(Andrew Anderson/Pete Nixon) via when Brower accidentally hit Anderson with a chain allowing Bam to get the pinfall. UPWA Tag Team Champions D.R.S, Inc(LA Tank/Mike Devine) def. Beast/Eric Evans to retain the titles. Dave Dawson def. Josh Hunter in a stellar match. In the opening contest, Pitt def. Sabertooth and Draven in a triple threat match. The show opened with former UPWA returns to the armory on September 8th with an action packed card including the UPWA debut of Chris Hamrick. For more information visit www.theupwa.com
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