Wrestling legend Dan Gable will take part in a direct marketing telephone campaign to Iowa residents Friday on behalf of RealProWrestling, which launches its inaugural season Sunday on PAX TV. Gable is scheduled to call Iowa residents between 9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.      "I'm calling the people of Iowa to encourage them to tune in to RealProWrestling," said Gable, a RealProWrestling spokesperson, "RPW provides three things the American public wants and needs: pure athletic competition, family values-based entertainment and real heroes."    National, World and Olympic champion wrestler and coach John Smith took part in a direct marketing telephone campaign to Oklahoma residents Friday on behalf of RealProWrestling, which launches its inaugural season Sunday on PAX TV. Via a recorded message, Smith is calling Oklahoma residents between 9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.      "I'm calling people in Oklahoma to encourage them to watch Real Pro Wrestling," said Smith, a RealProWrestling spokesperson    RealProWrestling will debut the first Olympic-style wrestling league on PAX TV, Fox Sports Net and DirecTV.  RealProWrestling will launch on PAX TV on Sunday, March 27 from 4-5 p.m. EST, and on Fox Sports Net Wednesday, March 30 from 3-4 p.m. EST (check local listings).      The RealProWrestling League will be an eight-week series on PAX TV with the 8th and final episode lasting two hours.  Fox Sports Net will air RealProWrestling for nine weeks with the last championship episode spread over two weeks.      The television broadcasts are electrifying one-hour shows for parents and children of all ages to view and enjoy.  RealProWrestling is a league presenting pure athletic performance and family values based entertainment presented in an exciting and dramatic fashion.      Wrestlers will compete for the championship and $250,000 in prizes and money and  additional incentive based winnings.      Historically known as one of the most popular sports of the 20th century, wrestling is set to make its professional TV debut in the beginning of the 21st century as RealProWrestling showcases the talents of the elite athletes combining Freestyle and Greco-Roman rules and  techniques. RealProWrestling provides wrestlers an opportunity to compete beyond collegiate and Olympic competition in a professional atmosphere comparable to leagues such as the NFL, MLB and NBA.    Founded in 2002, RealProWrestling is based in Nashville, Tenn. and is the creation of two former Northwestern collegiate wrestling teammates, Toby Willis and Matt Case.     "Finally, the world's best wrestlers can earn a living at what they do best," said Willis, co-founder and CEO. "Wrestling fans deserve to see their heroes compete against the best in the world."    According to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA), more than one million wrestlers participated in collegiate and high school programs in the United States in 2003 with an additional 20 million individuals currently living in America having participated in the sport  of wrestling in the past.  Studies by National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) show that wrestling is the sixth highest participant sport in America despite not having a professional league.        The league consists of eight teams from around the country made up of seven different weight classes ranging from 55 kg/121 lbs. to 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Regional teams will include the New York Outrage, California Claw, Chicago Groove, Iowa Stalkers, Oklahoma Slam, Minnesota Freeze, Pennsylvania Hammer and the Texas Shooters.     Fan favorite and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Rulon Gardner is a commentator for the league with the likes of RealProWrestling spokesperson Dan Gable (wrestling legend and Olympic Gold Medalist), and coaching staff of Bobby Douglas (wrestling legend and Olympic coach), and Stephen Abas (2004 Olympic silver medalist).      Matches take place atop a specially designed elevated circular wrestling mat in a 360-degree Roman coliseum-inspired arena.  A total of eight cameras captured the action on the mat to present the live audience and  television fans alike the greatest viewing experience.  Live heart-pounding music will increase the already intense atmosphere surrounding the event.