All Pro Wrestling
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All Pro Wrestling is an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Hayward, California which was started by and is currently managed by Roland Alexander.
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In 1999, All Pro Wrestling was featured as part of the documentary film, Beyond the Mat. Roland Alexander, along with wrestlers Tony Jones and Michael Modest appeared, as they were having a tryout match with the World Wrestling Federation.
The All Pro Wrestling Boot Camp has trained and graduated a number of major wrestling stars including: Crash Holly, Vic Grimes, Michael Modest, Donovan Morgan, The Great Khali, Spike Dudley, Bobby Quance, Cheerleader Melissa, JJ Perez, Robert Thompson, Brent Albright, Bison Smith and Sara Del Ray.
Training in the APW Boot Camp consists of three stages: Beginner, Semi-Pro, and Pro.
APW suffered a wrongful death lawsuit to the family of APW Boot Camp trainee, Brian Ong. On May 28 2001, Ong was training with fellow trainee Dalip Singh, despite suffering from an earlier concussion. Singh delivered a flapjack to Ong twice, with the second with his head striking the mat and worsening his concussion. He was pronounced dead on arrival to a local hospital.
Brian Ong's family sued APW for reckless behaviour. The case was filed in September 2002, and the trial was underway on June 10, 2005. After a three-week trial, on July 12, the jury voted unanimously in favour of the Ong family. APW was forced to pay $1.3 million to the Ong family.
Dalip Singh currently works for World Wrestling Entertainment under the name "Great Khali."
| Championship: | Current champion(s): | Date Won: | Won From: |
|---|---|---|---|
| APW Universal Heavyweight Championship | Oliver John | March 24, 2007 | Kafu |
| APW Internet Championship | Psicosis | March 24, 2007 | Mr. Prime Time |
| APW Tag Team Championship | A.J. Kirsch and Nathan Rulez | February 11, 2006 | Won battle royal |