This biography contains the following:
a. Background
b. Career
c. Real Name
d. Town, State & Country
e. Age
f. Networth
g. Marital Status
h. Associates
Background:
Traditionally, wrestling has been part of African culture, over the time, traditional wrestling metamophosed into modern pro wrestling. However, wrestlin became popular in Nigeria as a competitive sport around 1970s.
There are some pioneers of professional wrestling in Nigeria. These people had practically demonstrated their abilities, passion and exceptional skills in projecting professional wrestling in Nigeria, Africa and in the International communities.
Gambia Masambula, Honey Boy Zimba of Sierra Leone, among others were already in the industry before Power Mike discovered his talent while he was still a tyre trading apprentice in Kano. However, Power Mike's passionate effort saw the discovery of other talents via his wrestling promoting outfit, Power Mike International Promotions (founded 1976) - discovered Late. Michael Bamidele, Maman Zaria, Ben Lion-Heart, John Eke Uti (aka Power Uti), Iron Saigon of Nigeria, etc. They've also laid foundation for upcoming Nigerian Pro Wrestlers.
Fast-forward in mid 1990s, Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (NWF) was established and incorporated. Early 2000s, Fansy Superstar Wrestling Club was formed in Fegge headed by Fansy and at the same time Hardcore Wrestling Club of Nigeria was formed at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium Awka road Onitsha, headed by late Patrick Emeka Ofolomah ( a.k.a Afro-De-Giant), all to be operated under Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation.
Career:
In 1976, Power Mike retired from active professional wrestling and established Pro Wrestling promoting outfit - Power Mike International Promotions which focused on international Wrestling promotions.
His Wrestling Promotions Outfit later discovered Power Uti, Iron Saigon of Nigeria, among others.
In 1984, Power Uti appeared in a fight under Power Mike's International Promotion in Lagos. It was "Ox Baker Vs Power Uti": eventually, Ox Baker was beaten by Power Uti.
After his defeat, Ox Baker displayed a maddening behavior, went gaga. He was deeply upset outside the ring because of the loss and spectators started running helter skelter for safety.
Real Name:
John Eke Uti (Ring name: Great Power Uti)
Town, State & Country:
Power Uti hailing from Ogbagu Ogume, Ndokwa West LGA in Delta State, Nigeria.
Age:
He was born in 1958
Networth:
N/A
Marital Status:
Married to Toyin Uti who passed October, 2017, aged 55. Wife's death was enmeshed in deep controversies.
Earlier life & Career:
Power Uti had his elementary school in his home town in Ogbagu Ogume in Delta after which he came down to Lagos State to continue his education.
But, after he watched a televised Program where Body Builders were on majestic parade, Power Uti started nurturing Interest and eventually decided to go into Body Building.
As a beginner, he made use of bodybuilding and fitness books as a guide and started lifting heavy items such as used lorry engines, heavy stones, iron and other heavy items. As time goes by, he later approached the presenter of a then televised Program known as 'Sunday Rendezvous,' to help him take part on the program.
The presenter later avail him a chance to appear on air on the show. Power Uti subsequently met a Nigerian actor, the late Enebeli Enebuwa (Andrew), who then advised him to go fully into pro wrestling because of Uti's strength and great Intimidating muscular body. This is how Power Uti abandoned his education, and concentrated on Wrestling.
Power Uti had over won over 70 and held World Heavyweight Champion title in a battle he fought in the United States. Uti who became ecclesiastical ambassador gave testimony at 10 thousand capacity Winners Chapel church in Lagos on how he triumph in those matches after Bishop Oyedepo's prayers. Although, he has retired from active wrestling and currently into Church Ministry work for over 18 years now. He also founded - Great Power Uti Worldwide Sports.
Associates:
Power Mike, Bishop David Oyedepo, Olusesan Olukoya, Enebeli Enebuwa, etc.
Fights (Wins, Draw, Losses):
Read: Conflict with Power Mike
Credit : Throwback Times