Nigerian Wrestlers To Celebrate Ambode With A+A Intercontinental Wrestle Force

Plans are underway to organise an intercontinental professional wrestling championship in Lagos to celebrate the Governor of the state,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

The championship tagged A+A Intercontinental Wrestle Force is being packaged by Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) in conjunction with Current World Wrestling Federation.

Intiator of the tournament, Prince Olarenwaju Mohammed, who is the President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation said that the competition, which will hold to celebrate one year anniversary of Governor Ambode in office this May, is being staged to further project the good governance of his administration to the outside world.

"Our plan is to project Lagos to the outside world that the state is peaceful despite all the negative reports in international media. I always tell people that we can't quantify the benefits of staging international competitions in our community like the recently held Lagos City Marathon. We have invited renowned wrestling champion, Hulk Hogan and Undertaker to be part of the show. Hogan specifically told us that he would like to come to Lagos once in his lifetime to see how the city look like," he said.

Prince Mohammed, a former Nigeria and Intercontinental wrestling champion disclosed that wrestlers across the world will be in Lagos for the show which will hold in about 14 centres across the three senatorial districts of Lagos.

"The reason we are having the championship in multiple centres is to bring wrestling closer to the people at the grassroots. We want our people to see those wrestling stars who they normally watch on television live at their domain.

"These centres include Epe, Alimosho, Badagry, Ojo, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Ifako Ijaiye, Agboyi Ketu, Eti Osa, Oshodi Isolo, Yaba-Mainland, Lagos Island, Surulere, while the grand finale will hold in Agege," he said.


According to Mohammed, 24 wrestlers will be coming from the home front, while 11 others will feature from African continent. He said 35 wrestlers have signified interest from other continents of the world with most of them already sent information on their international passports to facilitate issuance of Nigerian visas in their respective countries.

"Some of the notable wrestlers include Cannonball Grizzly from USA, American Big Vader, Giant Warrior of USA, Demolition Davies also from USA, Chris "Bambi Killer" Raaber from Austria. Raaber was in Lagos when we held the BRF Wrestlemania at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

"Others are Robin The Bull (Belgium),  Eirick  Justin (Norway), Rosto Poulet (France), Michael Kovak (Hong Kong), Makoto Morimitsu (Japan), Big Daddy (USA), Ultimo Chingon (Mexico), Scarz (Jamaica), Space Cowboy (Switzerland), Titan (Bulgaria).

"In Africa, we have Noudem Michael (Angola), Tya Mupepe (DR Congo), Black Queen Angel (Liberia), Mast Terror (Sierra Leone), Bing USA (Congo Brazaville),Omar Baali (Morocco)Lady Jeanne (Gabon).

"In the local scene here in Nigeria, we have lined up wrestlers such as Hot Tempo, Rocky Johnson, Iron Scatter, Strong Bone, Ariba Swan, Tony Destroyer, Super Rosco, Afro de Giant, Mighty Man, Super Hercules, Lady Bunmi, Iron Lady Becky Wonderful Sholey and others."

Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Alhaji Abiodun Salami, Assistant Publicity Secretary of Lagos APC said that between now and May when the competition will hold series of activities have been lined up to ensure a smooth organisation of the championship.

Bamgbola Commends Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation

Chairman of Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Hakeem Adisa Babalola Bamgbola, has said that the award giving to him by Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation will spur him to do more work for the people of the LCDA.

Bamgbola and 14 other local council chairmen in Lagos were given Good Governance and Peace award by the wrestlers at a gala nite held this month a the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Bamgbola was not at the ceremony to receive his award, but the National Executive of pro wrestling federation was at the secretariat of Itire-Ikate LCDA on Tuesday to present the award to the chairman.

Speaking at the brief ceremony attended by the council's staff, Bamgbola said that the award has placed upon him to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

The president of the professional wrestlers, Prince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed said the good works of Bamgbola made the award possible, adding that if the chairman can continue to deliver for his people, greater award than the one giving by the wrestlers await him.

Dozage Club Wins Lagos Close Wrestling Tourney

Wrestlers of Dozage Wrestling Club were outstanding at the maiden Lagos State Close Wrestling Championship, which was held at the Indoor Hall of the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, Yaba at the weekend.

In the final of 66kg male bout, Jonathan Undoku of Dozage beat compatriot Benedict Hunu to win gold, Angel Wrestling Club's Oyunyo Mike won bronze medal of the event.

Dozage's Godfrey Jacob won gold medal of 75kg event, Keku Emmanuel also of  Dosage won silver, while Issama Samuel of T - Gold Club and Anthony Mike of Hulkman Club were joint third.

According to the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of Lagos State Sports Council, Mr. Bashir Agunloye, the female 40kg was won by Mausi Vinla of Dozage who beat Enitan Folorunsho of Loafem and Yemisi Coker also of Loafem to second and third positions respectively.

Dozage was also winner in the 52kg event with Esther Ayodele and compatriot Bilikusu Dawudu clinching first and second positions respectively, while Bidemi Yanyangbene of Angel came third.

The 66kg female event was won by  Reuben Hanna of Nigerian Army Club. Marian Usman of T- Gold came second, while Iyabo Oyeni of Loafem and Ibiyeye Shukura of T- Gold were joint third.

In the individual awards, Hanna Ruben of Nigerian Army was adjudged the Most Valuable Female Wrestler. Jonathan Unduku of Dozage, Best Wrestler Free Style, Esther Ayodele,  Female Best Wrestler, while Segun Adebanwo won Best Wrestler in the Grico Roman category.

Technical Director of Lagos State Wrestling Association, Jude Okikiola Jide said the tourney is one of the competitions designed by the association to discover budding talent and prepare them for future tourneys especially the National Sports Festival.

Ajomale, Lagos Council Chairmen Hail Wrestlers

Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation has been commended for deemed it fit to recognise the good works of some notable Nigerians at its gala nite held at the Gymnasium of Nigeria Institute of Sports, NIS, inside the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Sunday.

The nite was a grand occasion to honour former Governor of Lagos, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his wife Oluremi, chairman of Lagos chapter of All Progressive Alliance, APC, Chief Henry Ajomale and 15 chairmen of Lagos Local councils.
Tinubu was given Governor Emeritus/Leadership award, his wife was honoured with the Best Senator/Good Governance award, Chief Ajomale received Peace Maker award, while the local government chairmen bagged Inter-Continental Good Governance and Peace awards.

Chief Ajomale, who represented Tinubu at the event, said he was glad that the professional wrestlers could see the good works which political office holders in Lagos are doing to give dividends of democracy to their people. He called on other federations in sports and other areas of lives to encourage good works in Nigerian politicians.

“I’m so happy to see what these wrestlers did today. To me, this is a call to service and I believe that all the recipients of these awards would not relent in doing greater jobs to help their people back home,” he said.

Chairman of Yaba Local Government Development Area, LCDA, Abdul Raheem Olajide Jimoh said the award from the wrestlers has laid upon him the task of working more for his people, adding that “sports in Yaba LCDA has received greater attention from my administration and will continue to receive same as empowerment tool for the youths of the LCDA.”

To Orombo Fatai Shuaib Ajidagba, the chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, “it is a great pleasure to receive this recognition from the wrestlers. The good works I have been in my local government have been made possible with the help of my team and I believe we’ll continue doing them for the benefit of my people.”

Prince Yinka Durosinmi, the chairman of Ojo Local Government commended the president of the wrestlers, Prince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed for keeping the flag of the federation flying, adding that the award will spur him to work more for his people.

Chief (Mrs.) Tinubu’s award was received on her behalf by the former Deputy Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Mrs. Adetoun Adediran, while chairman of Ojo, Yaba, Ifelodun, Mosan Okunola, Abdul Rasheed Mafe, Ifako Ijaiye, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke were physically present to receive their awards.

APC Governors To Storm Lagos, As Tinubu Receives Wrestlers’ Award

Governors of All Progressive Congress, APC, have been invited to grace the gala nite of Nigerian Pro Wrestling Federation where national Leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, his wife Oluremi will be given awards on 9 March.

Tinubu is expected to receive Governor Emeritus/Leadership award, his wife, Oluremi will be honoured with the Best Senator/Good Governance award, while Chairman of Lagos APC, Chief Ajomale will receive Peace Maker award.

Some local government chairmen in Lagos State will also be given Inter-Continental Good Governance and Peace awards at the event scheduled for the Gymnasium of National Institute of Sports, NIS, inside National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

President of the professional wrestlers, Prince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed said that 11 governors of the APC and two deputy governors of the party have been invited to join party faithful who will troop out in their numbers to honour Tinubu at the event which is being organised in conjunction with Current World Wrestling Federation.

“Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State is the chairman of the occasion. He will be joined by his colleagues who are the special guests of honour of the day. We are expecting Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso from Kano, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi from Rivers, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed from Kwara, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Kayode Fayemi from Ekiti and Ibikunle Amosun from Ogun State. We are also expecting our dear deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire and that of River State, Enr. Tele Ikuru will also grace the event,” said Prince Mohammed.

On the guest of honour’s list are Commissioner of Sports in Lagos, Mr. Enitan Wahid Oshodi, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Lagos, Mr. Ademorin Kuye, Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa and the Chairman, Conference 57 Lagos State, Sulaimon Akeem, while no fewer than 16 Royal Fathers from Lagos will be coming for the award nite.

Local government chairmen that will be honoured by the wrestlers are Taofeek Adaranijo Abiodun, (Orile Agege LCDA), Abdulraheem Olajide Jimoh (Yaba), Abdulrasheed Mafe (Mosan/Okunola), Yinka Durosinmi (Ojo), Joseph Ayodeji Adebayo (Apapa) and Shuaib Orominbo Ajidagba (Ifelodun).

Others are Olanrewaju Anafi Elegusi (Eti-Osa), Apostle Oluruntoba Oke (Ifako Ijaiye), Akeem Bamigbola (Itire Ikate), Daramola Muideen Arobadade (Iru/Victoria Island), Princess Ramota Oseni Adeyeri (Iba), Adekanye Oladele Rufus (Lagos Mainland), Shamsdeen Abiodun Olaleye (Isolo) and Amida Abudu (Olorunda).

Fashola To Chair Pro Wrestlers Gala Nite.

Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola will be the chairman of the award nite ceremony of Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation which will hold on 9 February, 2014 at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, Yaba from 4-9p.m.

The gala nite is being organised by the wrestlers to honour some distinguished Nigerians for the work they have been doing to alleviate the suffering of their people.

Top most among the awardees is the national leader of All Progressive Congress, APC and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will receive Governor Emeritus/Leadership award, his wife, Oluremi will receive the Best Senator/Good Governance award, while Chairman of Lagos APC, Chief Ajomale will be honoured with Peace Maker award.

Some local government chairmen in Lagos are also due to be honoured with Inter-Continental Good Governance and Peace awards President of the professional wrestlers, Prince Hameed Olanrewaju Mohammed said that while Governor Fashola will chair the occasion, Deputy Governor, Princess Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour, adding that no fewer than 25 kings across the state have been invited for the occasion, which will be spiced up with a wrestling tournament, live performance of three renowned musicians and 40 dancers.

Among the Royal Highnesses coming for the event are Oba Adeniyi Adesina Adeyemi Owolabi, Maforunyomi 1, Oba of Igbobi Sabe Kingdom, Igbobi, Muritala Oloko, Baale of Iwaya Kingdom, Iwaya, Oba Ambali Agbedeyi, Alaige of Orile Agege, Oba Abedeen Adekanbi Durosinmi, Osolu of Irewe Kingdom, Ojo,  Oba (Dr.) Samson Alade Balogun, Elegbeda of Egbeda Kingdom, Egbeda and Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni, Oniba of Ibaland.

Others are Oba Saheed Elegunsen, Oba of Ikate land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, Oba of Ajiran land, Ajiran, Oba Ogundimu Elijah, Ebelemu Olamire, Oniju of Iju land, Oba Abass Amole Ajibode, Olu of Iju Ishaga and Oba Taofeek Oyeyinka Obawole, the Obawole 1, Onifako of Ifako Kingdom.

Prince Mohammed also said that eight wrestlers from some African countries will be on the card in the wrestling contest which will also feature 20 top Nigerian wrestlers. The foreign wrestlers include Tya Mupepe from Congo DR, USA Bing from Congo Brazaville, Hulk Power from Benin Republic, Dat Saen of Central Africa Republic, Sierra Leone’s Sparkling Angel, Noudame Michael from Angola, Big Dog Bite of Cameroon and Missing Link from Cape Town, South Africa.

“To ensure adequate security, attending this epic occasion will be strictly by invitation as unwanted people are advised to stir clear of the Rowe Park that because security will be tight.

“We and the representatives of the local councils which chairmen and chairperson will be receiving the Inter-Continental Good Governance and Peace awards  are planning to hold a world press conference by next week to unveil other details of the gala nite,” he said.

Tinubu, Lagos LG Bosses To Receive Wrestlers’ Awards.

 
The Indoor Sports Hall of Mobolaji Johnson Sports Hall, Rowe Park, Lagos will be agog on Saturday, 9th of February as Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation in conjunction with Current World Wrestling Federation organise a gala nite to honour some deserving chairmen and chairperson of Local Government Area, LGA and Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in Lagos State for providing dividends of democracy to their people.

President of the federation, Prince Hameed Olanrewaju Mohammed, said a wrestling championship that will parade top Nigerian wrestlers will be staged to spice up the nite where former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Chairman of All Progressive Alliance, APC, Lagos chapter, Chief Henry Ajomale will also be honoured.

“There is a common thing with these award winners; they have one way or the other alleviating the suffering of their people with human interest projects in our community. This is what we are expecting from our public office holders that government should be ran for the benefit of the people,” he said.

Prince Mohammed listed some of the Local Government chairmen who will receive the Inter-Continental Good Governance and Peace award of the federation as Taofeek Adaranijo Abiodun, (Orile Agege LCDA),  Abdulraheem Olajide Jimoh (Yaba),  Abdulrasheed Mafe (Mosan/Okunola), Yinka Durosinmi (Ojo), Joseph Ayodeji Adebayo (Apapa) and Shuaib Orominbo Ajidagba (Ifelodun).

Others are Olanrewaju Anafi Elegusi (Eti-Osa), Apostle Oluruntoba Oke (Ifako Ijaiye), Akeem Bamigbola (Itire Ikate), Daramola Muideen Arobadade (Iru/Victoria Island), Princess Ramota Oseni Adeyeri (Iba), Adekanye Oladele Rufus (Lagos Mainland), Shamsdeen Abiodun Olaleye (Isolo) and Amida Abudu (Olorunda)

“National leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be honour with Governor Emeritus/Leadership award, his wife will receive the honour of Best Senator/Good Governance award, while Chairman of All Progressive Alliance, APC, Lagos chapter, Chief Ajomale will be honoured with Peace Maker award.

“This will be a continuous process as we based our judgement on the reports of independent assessors that went round these local councils to see these public office holders have been performing to put smiles on the faces of their people.

“We are not alone in this, we have the backing and support of the Current World Wrestling Federation which is based in Austria,” he said.

Tony Destroyer Is New BRF Wrestlemania Champion.

Sixty one years old Tony Nwabueze fondly called Tony Destroyer has been adjudged the winner of the 3rd edition of BRF Wrestlemania which was concluded on Sunday night at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos .

Tony Destroyer, who hails from Delta State, used his 35 years in the ring to win the Royal Rumble bout of the tournament staged in honour of the Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola as he stood tall as the last man standing in a bout involving no fewer than 10 wrestlers in the ring.

An elated Tony Destroyer, said he was pronounced winner of the fight that he found the Royal Rumble an easy duel because other nine wrestlers were no match for him.

“This was a great night for me,” said the former soldier who turned professional in 1980. “It was easy for me to win this fight because all other contenders in the Royal Rumble cannot withstand me,” he said.

In other bouts of third night of the BRF Wrestlemania which had started since Friday,  Antom Ant-Ozoghe defeated Young Mike, while Nigeria Wrestling Federation, NWF, light heavyweight king, Young Stamina was too good for Dangerous Angle.

It was easy for Captain Thunder to knock out Kingstone in a one sided fight. Sparkling Angel from Sierra Leone cannot sparkle against Congo DR’s Tya Mupepe.

The heavyweight fight between Iron Scatter and Big Fish ended in a stalemate, De Blaze showed her superiority over Living Star in one of the ladies fight. African women champion, Tina Terror defeated her arch rival, Lady Bunmi. Zion Lion’s fight against Golden Power was disqualified, so also was the duel between USA Bins and Sharpman.

Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, Primate Charles Odugbesi, hailed the wrestlers for the patience they had with the organisers as the tournament supposed to have been held in December, adding that effort will be made to source for funds outside the support they have been receiving from Governor Fashola in the last three years of the competition.

“We plan to involve the Nigerian youth in the next edition of this competition through the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation. We believe exposing the youth to this game at the grassroots will help in the development of the sport,” he said.

Coordinator of the competition, Prince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed thanked Governor Fashola for the faith he has in the LOC by giving his support as at when due.

“On behalf of these wrestlers, I want to thank our dear Governor for his support. This tournament, since the first edition, has helped some of our wrestlers to further their career abroad,” he said.

3rd BRF Wrestlemania Begins Today

Professional wrestlers across the country and some neighbouring African countries will storm Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos as the third edition of BRF Wrestlemania begins Friday and ends on Sunday.

 

The competition, which is being organised by a Local Organising Committee, LOC, led by Primate Charles Odugbesi, is staged in the last three years, to honour the sports loving Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola.

 

Wrestlers from Congo Democratic Republic, Congo Brazzaville, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Angola and Cameroon are coming for this event, while some of them have already landed in Lagos.

 

Coordinator of the tournament, which has received the blessing of Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation, Prrince Hammed Olanrewaju Mohammed said that Rowe Park and its environs will be a beehive of activities from Friday as they will witness the best of wrestling action more than the WWE show they usually watch on television.

 

Chairman of the LOC, Primate Odugbesi, said that all is set for the championship. He called on Lagosians to troop out en masse to Rowe Park to be part of the competition.

 

“This edition will be special because the Governor himself has promised that he would personally come to watch the final on Sunday at Rowe Park, while majority of the chairmen and chairperson of local governments and local council development areas have given us the assurance that they will storm the venue to watch the best of professional wrestling at the 3rd BRF Wrestlemania,” he said.

 

Titles in seven different weight categories will be at stake in the three days event. These include Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight, Super Heavyweight, Ladies, Royale Rumble, Tag Team and Survival Series. 

There will be six fights on the card in the first day of the competition. In the fixtures release to the media by the LOC on Thursday, Flying Danko will battle Zion Lion, De Blaze takes on Liver Star, Kingstone of Nigerian Army goes to war with Atom Ant Ozegbe, Lady Bunmi and Tina Terror fight for supremacy, Young Stamina fights Sharpman, while Big Fish and Tony Destroyer settle scores.

 

On Day Two (Saturday), Silent Toger battles Young Mike, Dangerous Angle and Mosendo at war, De Blaze takes on Living Star, Tyamupepe from DR Congo versus Sharpman and Iron Scatter fights Big Fish.

 

On the final day (Sunday), the winners from Day One and Day Two will fight each other after which there will be a big fight tagged ‘Survival Series’ which involved two groups of five wrestlers each. 

 

The last man standing will win this category, while Royale Rumble battle will round off the activities of the three days competition.