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USA Independant Wrestling

APW Newsletter - 8/5

*The Official APW ONLINE NEWSLETTER*
by Jermz (APW's Senior Media Editor)
~August 4th 2002 - August 10th 2002~

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*GYM WARZ RESULTS 8/2/02*

Here are the quick results of last weeks invite-only Gym
Warz show from the APW Garage in Hayward, Ca. (thanks to
Butch)

-Rookies Seth Lesser and Dana Nishibe would not wrestle in
their amateur match, in spite of Venace The Menace getting
a Pro match last week. APW Head Camp Instructor Robert
Thompson granted them a match later in the show

-APW Universal Champion Robert Thompson defeated Venace the
Menace

-James Watkins battled Nikki to a no decision when Nikki
suffered an extremely bad knee injury

-"Kamikaze Kid" Jardi Frantz defeated Kafu

-APW Worldwide Internet Champion American Dragon defeated
James Choi

-Larry Blackwell defeated Dana Nishibe and Seth Lesser in a
2-on-1 Handicap Match

*Next Gym Warz show is Friday night August 16th*

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*MELISSA IN ARSION UPDATE*

APW's own Cheerleader Melissa continues to shine in
Japan as she starts her second month at ARSION with a
bang. We're proud to pass along the news that she was
selected to join Bionic J in representing ARSION on an
upcoming All Japan Women show later this month. You can
find a picture from the press conference on the APW Message
Board at www.allprowrestling.com
Melissa's current win/loss record is an amazing 9
wins, 0 losses and 2 draws in Japan. All of us at APW are
proud to have Melissa representing All Pro Wrestling and
showcasing the training she received from American Dragon
and Robert Thompson.
Melissa was also honored to find out she was named the
nubmer one female wrestler in the United States on The
DVDVR JOSHI 100. All of us at APW enjoy the DVDVR site and
were happy to see Melissa ranked so well.
Be sure to check out the message board on Melissa's
own web site at www.cheerleadermelissa.com where Melissa
herself has been posting updates several times a week
including a great story involving Samoa Joe and Spanky
after a Zero-One show.
Also, don't forget to stop by the APW SuperStore for
some cool Melissa merchandise including a hot new t-shirt.
Let's all wish Melissa continued success and happiness
in Japan!

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*NEW SUPERSTORE MERCHANDISE THIS WEEK*

Some brand new items were added to the APW Online
Superstore this week.

-APW Black Cap
-APW White Baseball Cap
-APW Visor
-Larry Blackwell Long Sleeve Shirt
-Nikki Tank Top & Baby Doll T-Shirt
-Melissa Baby Doll T-Shirt
-Kafu Mousepad

Check out www.allprowrestling.com's Online Superstore
and show support for your favorite APW Superstar!

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*LET US KNOW WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN 2002 KOI*

The biggest event in independent wrestling is still a
few months away, but it is never too early to begin making
plans for the 2002 King Of Indies! None of the 16
participants have been named for the tournament, nor has a
location been announced, however talk is just starting to
heat up on the APW message boards. People are already
making their "wish lists" about what wrestlers they would
like to see compete in this years tournament. Just visit
the www.allprowrestling.com message boards and let us know
what independent superstars you would like to see compete
in the 2002 edition of the greatest tournament in wrestling
today, the KING OF INDIES!

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*INVITE ONLY GYM WARZ*

APW will be holding another "Invite Only" Gym Warz
show at the APW Garage in Hayward, Ca. on Friday night,
August 16th. Only those who recieve e-mail invitations to
this show will be allowed inside the building. However,
don't feel left out...the results of the show will be right
here in the APW Online Newsletter just two days after the
show...or, better yet, you will be able to check out
www.allprowrestling.com for quicker results, which will be
posted the day following the event.
APW's Gym Warz shows are full of non-stop wrestling
action, featuring the top superstars of APW such as Robert
Thompson, American Dragon, Jardi Frantz, Nikki, Larry
Blackwell and more! This is also a chance to catch some up
and coming young talent as they get their feet wet with
amateur style matches to open up the shows. Remember, you
may only attend these shows if you recieve a personal
invitation.

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*APW Top 10* (as of 8/4/02)

APW Universal Heavyweight Champion: Robert Thompson
Worldwide Internet Champion: American Dragon

1. Jardi Frantz
2. Larry Blackwell
3. Christopher Daniels
4. Kafu
5. Samoa Joe
6. Nikki
7. James Watkins
8. Super Dragon
9. James Choi
10. Tony Kozina


Tag Team Top 5 (as of 8/4/02)

APW Tag Team Champions: *VACANT*

1. Larry Blackwell & James Watkins
2. The Ballard Brothers
3. Los Cubanitos
4. Bobby Quance & James Choi
5. The Westside Playaz

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*ALL PRO WRESTLING BOOT CAMP*

The APW Boot Camp is home to the number one wrestling
school in the nation. Head Camp Instructors Robert
Thompson & American Dragon along with Assistant Instructor
Jardi Frantz help you learn the ropes about everything from
amateur wrestling and basic fundamentals all the way to
psychology & mic work.
Some of the top graduates from the Boot Camp include
WWF Superstars Spike Dudley & Crash Holly, as well as well
known wrestling stars like Michael Modest, Vic Grimes &
Donovan Morgan. For all the information on the #1
Wrestling School in the nation, check out
www.allprowrestling.com and click on the "Boot Camp" link.

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*THE LINKS*

Here are some website links that you may find useful
when it comes to APW. They are all loaded with tons of
facts, stats and information that you will find helpful...

www.allprowrestling.com (The Official Site Of All Pro
Wrestling)

www.kingofindies.com (The Official King Of Indies Website)

www.generationapw.com (The Official APW Newsboard)

www.caulifloweralleyclub.org (The Official Site of The
Cauliflower Alley Club)

www.cheerleadermelissa.com (The Official Site Of
Cheerleader Melissa