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.

The popular behemoth completed his three year journey and has made history as the first ever BWP Catchweight Champion.

It began last month in Rhuddlan, where Seb Winterz booked his place in the BWP Catchweight Championship Final after winning the Wrestlefest rumble. However if he was expecting an easy route to the final, he was sadly mistaken. Newcomer to the BWP Derek “The Motivator” Evans gave Sebastian Winterz a run for his money in a warm up match set up by new General Manager “The Word” Rudy Wynne. “The Motivator” showed experience beyond his years, focussing on the arm of the future champion through their 20 minute battle. Furthermore, Derek Evans managed to even take Seb through a workout session, with step ups and leg raises!

However, Sebastian Winterz fought back and won the match with a Seb Zero Sambo Suplex. “The Motivator” fought back with a heanous attack and was ready to snap the arm of the champ, but was rescued by “G-Man” Simon Gaytley.

Ironically, it was Gaytley was was the last pinned by Seb in the final for him to capture the championship. With “The Word” Rudy Wynne watching on from ringside, he eliminated a flowery Lord Graham Thomas following a fisherman’s suplex in the final eliminator match, and Angelos – who earlier in the night betrayed his brother The Metal in their match. Following the second Seb-Zero of the night, Winterz followed with a 1,2,3 and became the first ever BWP Catchweight Champion.

An impromptu celebration was had in the ring, as The Word originally refused to give the belt to Seb. However, after G-Man knocked Rudy out with a stiff right hand, an alternative crowning of the first ever BWP Catchweight Championship with Seb, G-Man, The Metal & “The Knockout” Brad Matthews all celebrating in the ring.

Following the crowning – Sebastian Winterz spoke to the crowd and announced that he would take on all comers, and will beat them all. Strong words from the champion, and following the performance in Wrexham on Saturday 11th July, it’ll take a strong competitor to beat him.

Matthews thanked BWP Founder Steve Saxon for the support that he has shown him towards and during the training and absence from the BWP ring.  The Sax Man later stated that he was ‘delighted and thrilled that the intense training that Brad had endured over recent months had paid off and has now taken that next step up to super stardom in both worlds of Pro Wrestling and MMA fighting’.  

Saxon also noted that the support and encouragement that he has given Matthews is something that will continue, and that ‘The Knock-Out‘ will be on hand at the forthcoming Rhuddlan & Swansea shows.  

More details on Brad Matthews‘ MMA fight in Colwyn Bay will be posted shortly.

UPDATE (19 April 09) 

Brad Matthews today competing in his debut MMA fight in the UK.  Unfortunately the overall decision was against Matthews as he lost to his opponent ‘Dom’ by referee’s decision as he had Matthews locked into a deadly triangle chock – but not without before putting up a hard fought match, leaving the spectators and officials pleasantly optomistic towards Brad Matthews.  Details of Matthews‘ next match will be posted on the BWP website as soon as they are released.