Archive for August, 2009

Brad Matthews – Knocked Out of Action

Monday, August 31st, 2009

In an unfortunate turn of events, “The Knock Out” Brad Matthews – in his bid to be a champion in both his MMA and Wrestling career – suffered a separated shoulder on Friday, whilst training.

Whilst the injury is said to be not serious, doctors have advised the superstar to rest, which means that the popular superstar will miss both the Silverdale & Crosby shows.

Although down, The Knockout has vowed to return bigger and stronger, so the BWP beware!

We would like to wish “The Knock Out” a speedy recovery.

BWP Silverdale Memorial Show

Friday, August 28th, 2009

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On Friday 04 September 2009 the Superstars of Britannia Wrestling Promotions will be returning to Silverdale, Stoke on Trent for another spectacular evening of action packed British wrestling.  However, this time the Superstars of the BWP will not be fighting for the opportunity to become number one contender to the BWP World Catchweight Championship title, they will instead be fighting for a bigger and better cause as they pay tribue to a lifelong friend of BWP Founder Steve Saxon that sadly passed away recently at the age of 27 years old.

Michael Barrs grew up alongside The Sax Man from Junior school to High School – last April when the BWP held its first show in Stoke on Trent, Michael and Saxon were reunited after 12 years since Sax left Stoke to move to Wales with his family.  Michael attended the show and loved it so much that he had planned to return to the next show that the BWP was scheduled to hold in his hometown, sadly he will not be able to physically be in Silverdale o the 4th September, however his spirit and memory will be the thriving force behind the whole show.

BWP Management have received approval from the family of Michael to hold the Michael Barrs Memorial Show on 4th September with all proceeds being donated to the Dougie Mac Hospice fund, a charity that Michael himself supported.  The show will feature all of the top BWP Superstars as well as guest Superstars from the Runcorn Wrestling Academy (RWA) – topping the bill will be a Royal Rumble match where all of the Superstars will battle it out to be awarded the Michael Barrs Memorial Cup.

It is expected that the Silverdale Memorial Show will be a very busy evening as a combination of Michaels friends and family gather alongside the BWP Nation to celebrate the life of Michael and to raise money for a very worthwhile cause.

Tickets can be reserved by telephoning 07964213751 or by email using office@britanniawrestling.co.uk – alternatively they can be purchased on the door at Silverdale Working Mens Club on the evening of the show, however please be aware that the show is set to be a sell out so to avoid disappointment, please book prior to the night.

We look forward to seeing you all in Silverdale.

BWP Superstar Interviews – Seb Winterz

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Hello everybody and welcome to a new Superstar Interview! Since the last time, the original writer of this interview – “The Word” Rudy Wynne – has become the General Manager of the BWP. As a result, he does not have the time to do these interviews anymore. Instead, he has put it into the capable hands of myself – Ben Fordyce – to conduct the interviews. And what an interview this week. At the last show this man became the first ever BWP catchweight champion. Welcome to the superstar interview Seb Winterz!

Seb: Great to be here.

Ben: So, obviously this last few months in the BWP for you have been incredible, but for those of you who haven’t been there since the beginning and followed your career, what have you done and where have you came from? Talk about your history please.

Seb: Well Fordy, before I was signed up by The Sax Man I use to wrestle in a small promotion based in my local area. However after I was taught the basics by a local grappler by the name of Reinheart, I fast grew too big for that place and I was lucky enough to be signed to the BWP.

Ben: Yes, about your entry into the BWP. You originally joined up with Night Stalker, and formed a tag team called the Transiberian Express. Tell me, he is a bit of a reclusive Russian, how did that tag team form? And how did you go your separate ways?

Seb: Ha ha, The Night Stalker isn’t so reclusive once he’s had a few drinks. I was training in Russian, learning the art of Sambo wrestling. One night in a bar I noticed this sulky figure getting started on by some KGB rejects. I helped out and saved Night Stalker that night, the rest is history. Despite being dominant in the tag team devision I fast realised we didn’t have tag team chemistry. I carried the team and realised that I could get wins against 1 person, instead of wrestling a team of 2 by myself. It just worked out easier for me.

Ben: You made the transfer into the singles arena well, with a strong showing at a show in Stoke and at Rhuddlan, you won the Wrestlefest Rumble. You also obtained at this show something you hadn’t heard during your time in the BWP, fans cheering. Why did you think fans warmed to you, and why did you warm to the fans?

Seb: Well at the Unholy Union match at Rhuddlan, this was the first match when I wasnt alligned with Night Stalker. I faced the G-Man that night and I think I earnt alot of respect by going toe to toe with one of the top single wrestlers at the time. Although the win was stolen from me by El Destello, I won something more then that, I won me some fans. And their the loudest and greatest fans in the world.

Ben: That they certainly are. And they were in fine voice at the show last month, and you faced G-Man again, along with Lord Graham Thomas and Angelos in the four way eliminator for the BWP Catchweight Championship. In what is probably the finest moment in your career – you became the first ever BWP Catchweight Champion. Describe how it felt when you became champion.

Seb: Incredible, after being nearly beaten earlier that night by Derek Evans in a hard faught contest I didn’t think I would even stand a chance in the final. Derek Evans exposed a weakness in my armour and I knew someone as experienced as LGT would pick that apart even more. Some would call it luck and some would say that the best man won. All I know is that now I am the champ, I will not lose this belt without a fight.

Ben: Yes you most certainly won’t! But that has shown a great side to you, you are is a fighting champion, already saying that you’d like to face your good friends G-Man and Metal one on one with the belt on the line. Who else on the roster would you like to face?

Seb: I wouldn’t mind facing anyone on the roster, none of these guys would be on the roster if they werent good enough. But this warning goes to friend and foe alike, once that belt has rung I am a single minded competitor untill the end.

Ben: Finally, we will do One Word Answers! Tell me the first word that comes into your head for these members of the locker room, as well as the 3 final questions (you can use more than one word for this).

Ben: Gman.

Seb: Awesome.

Ben: Metal.

Seb: Brethren.

Ben: Brad Matthews.

Seb: Fighter.

Ben: Night Stalker.

Seb: Sinister.

Ben: Derek Evans.

Seb: Savage.

Ben: Angelos.

Seb: Traitor.

Ben: El Destello.

Seb: Evil.

Ben: Rudy Wynne.

Seb: Problematic.

Ben: Lord Graham Thomas.

Seb: Dasterdley.

Ben: Final 3 questions. In the BWP locker room, who is the one person you would like to face in a match that you haven’t yet?

Seb: El Destello.

Ben: Who is your least favourite member of the BWP locker room?

Seb: El Destello.

Ben: And who is the longest in the showers?

Seb: The G-Man.

Ben: Finally, anything you wish to say to your adoring fans?

Seb: Of course. keep being awesome and I will do my best to delight your senses.

Ben: Thanks for that Seb! Best of luck in your next championship defence!

Seb Winterz will be appearing at the BWP Shows in Silverdale & Crosby. Click here for show details.

Things Are About To Heat Up

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

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BWP General Manager Rudy Wynne has announced that he has secured a business deal that will send Britannia Wrestling Promotions to the top of the rankings.

For some time BWP have established a friendship with the Runcorn Wrestling Academy (RWA) through their much acredited training centre.  Rudy Wynne has agreed terms with the RWA Management that will allow the RWA roster to appear and compete at sanctioned BWP shows and events.

In a statement to the BWP Website – the Word had the following to say.

“This will be the first of many strong business arrangements for the BWP. This is the first time that the BWP have contacted the best of the best of other organizations to showcase their talent on the BWP events. This will serve two purposes. The first is to put certain members of the BWP locker room on notice. None of them are irreplaceable, and any body who feels that they can question my authority, will find themselves to be surplus to requirements.

Furthermore, by showcasing the best of other organizations, we can help advance our own shows, producing some strong wrestling events featuring high quality wrestlers. Maybe now that – whilst some of my decisions aren’t popular to some of the short sighted fans of the BWP – they are done with their best interest in heart. Maybe one of these new talented individuals will upsurp Seb Winterz and become a deserving Catchweight Champion. As General Manager, I can only hope.”

This shock announcement will undoubtably stir a reaction from the BWP locker room, how will the inclusion of the RWA Superstars reflect on the BWP?  Will we see a RWA contender to the BWP title?

As soon as we obtain further news and updates on this major revelation, we will be sure to keep you updated.

Silverdale Return

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Due to popular demand, Britannia Wrestling Promotions will return to Silverdale WMC on Friday 4th September 2009.  BWP hosted a show in the popular Silverdale venue back in April this year, which proved to be a roaring success and highly popular with the residents of Stoke on Trent.

General Manager ‘The Word’ Rudy Wynne has stated that the Silverdale return show will not just be as good as the first one … it will be bigger and better because he will be running the show.  One man that will be missing from action this time around will be El Destello, who dominated the April show by hospitalising The G-Man Simon Gaytley after their brutal No Holds Barred match.  McGrou, manager of the Lethal Luchador, has been in talks with The Word regarding his future within the company, McGrou has helped greatly with the success of El Destello throughout his time with the BWP and is rumoured to continue to offer his services to the other guys in the locker room whilst Destello is absent from action.

One man that will be returning to the red hot Silverdale crowd will be BWP World Catchweight Champion, Sebastian Winterz.  Seb’s last visit to the Stoke on Trent village ended with a bang, as Seb drove Angelos quite literally through the centre of the ring with a devastating suplex from the top rope.  Will the Champs return to Silverdale have an equal impact as his first?

Seats can be booked in advance through Silverdale WMC – it is always advisable to fans to book their seats in advance to avoid disappointment on the evening of the event, as tickets can not be guaranteed on the door.  Alternatively, tickets can be booked by telephoning the BWP ticket office on 07964213751.

BWP Take Over Crosby

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

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Britannia Wrestling Promotions have taken over the contract for Crosby Civic Centre, Liverpool after negotiations with the FWE who ran shows in the impressive venue for over 4 years. FWE have agreed that the Superstars of BWP will now run wild though Crosby and bring the same top quality, star studded shows to the venue and to provide a top rate show for the local commuity.

BWP World Catchweight Champion Seb Winterz is scheduled to appear on the show should he overcome his opponent at the BWP Silverdale show the week prior. Seb debuted at Crosby Civic Centre back in May 2009 along with several other BWP Superstars who were introducing the BWP to the FWE fans, with great success.

Seats can be booked in advance through Crosby Civic Centre – it is always advisable to fans to book their seats in advance to avoid disappointment on the evening of the event, as tickets can not be guaranteed on the door. Alternatively, tickets can be booked by telephoning the BWP ticket office on 07964213751.

El Destello – Homeward Bound

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

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It has been announced that BWP Superstar, The Lethal Luchador El Destello, has returned to his homeland of Mexico where he will remained for the foreseeable future. BWP General Manager Rudy Wynne announced this shocking news earlier today by email, stating that he and Destello’s manager McGrou had ‘mutually agreed that El Destello could be granted time away from the BWP in order to return to Mexico’. This is the only explanation on why the Lethal Luchador needed or wanted to return back home with apparent sudden urgency.

Britanniawrestling.co.uk will press this matter with the BWP office and will keep you updated with further updates.