Deep from the archives of the BWP Vault we bring you This Time In BWP History – a special look back at a historic moment in BWP history that took place years ago to this month.
This time round … BWP December 2008 >>
Saturday 22nd December 2008 – the first ever Britannia Wrestling Promotions show took place in Llandyrnog, North Wales.
The show was planned as a one off event by BWP Founder Steve Saxon. Having been proposed by a local community council to host a Christmas wrestling show, Sax decided to go against the grain and test new waters with a cautious toe. Little did Saxon know that by dipping his toe into the pro-wrestling water – he would become engulfed in the business to his neck.
After many weeks of precision planning, the BWP ‘For One Night Only’ show went ahead in front of a sold out crowd. He had put together a show consisting of favors, peoples’ word and untested personal experience and belief! The show was a roaring success, with the local wrestling hero The Red Dragon coming out on top in front of the frenzied Welsh crowd
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The Red Dragon took part in a International Knock-Out Tournament consisting of ‘The Lethal’ DCb, Night Stalker and Awesome Aaron Adams.
Round 1 saw Triple A Vs DCB – DCB picked up the win following a admirably fair fought bout.
Round 2 witnessed the local hero The Red Dragon taking the Night Stalker to school, completely wiping the backside of the Russian masked man to proceed to the finals of the tournament.
Round 3 saw was final of the tournament – DCV Vs The Red Dragon. Dragon dominated throughout, it was only the cheap cheating antics of DCB that cost the big man the victory, as the masked man wrapped the tournament trophy around the skull of the local hero causing a count out finish.
The Red Dragon later got some reconciliation by winning the 20 Man Rumble – making short work of DCB in the process.
Also in action was Tommy Gunn& Matt Hunter Vs Texas Joe Savoldi & Brad Matthews – Texas Joe and Brad Matthews taking the win.
Jay Icon Vs Lord Graham Thomas, with LGT picking up the win.
The North Wales fans were left desperate for more … but Steve Saxon didn’t know what his next step would be.
At the time Sax was working for legendary National promoter Orig Williams. Sax had trained and worked under Orig for 11 years whilst at the same time working in senior managerial positions within International businesses, he wanted desperately to take up this new personal challenge, but the shadow of his mentor hung over him. Saxon eventually took the step, and in March 2009 he held another hugely successful show in old hometown of Silverdale, Stoke on Trent – and then a BWP show occured each month thereafter. From Liverpool to Stoke, North Wales to South Wales … BWP slowly began making a name for itself and its Superstars, boasting the next generation in British Wrestling Superstars and a modern and original approach to its business and supporters.
Two years later the BWP have gone from strength to strength, introducing innovative direction to the British Wrestling scene as well as establishing successful wrestling Superstars. The BWP name and image has become an integral and synonymous part to the North Wales region in the 24 months it has been in operation, and just as quick as the BWP fanbase expands and improves, as does it’s Superstars, shows and goals.
This time in history – history was made.