Ultra Wrestling Federation

The  (UWF), formerly known as NWA United, is an American independent professional wrestling promotion headquartered in. It is owned and operated by the husband-wife duo of Jeremy and Bonnie Richards, who previously served as bookers for the promotion.

Formation
Frank St. John created the promotion in 1996 as NWA United after signing an affiliation agreement with the. He was backed financially by businessman, philanthropist and record label founder. The first events and TV tapings were held in August and October 1996. Matches from these shows were first shown in February 1997. The first NWA United Heavyweight Champion, "Bad Boy" Frank Ranford, won the championship in a tournament held at Port City Slam on May 18, 1997 in.