At Britannia Wrestling Promotions Championship Showdown II on Friday 25th June 2010 Lord Graham Thomas finally achieved his spot as BWP World Catchweight Champion as he dedeated Jim ‘The Metal ’ King via pinfall after a gruelling and sensational 25 minute match in Rhyl, North Wales.

LGT has been within touch of the BWP Championship Title before, only to be knocked down at the last hurdle and narrowly avoid becoming champion, but at BWP Championship Showdown II he brought all of his tricks to the table as he almost out-wrestled the highly popular former-Champion Jim King, but the wrestling didn’t come in to it when the final bell was rung, as LGT utilised his power of craftiness by blinding the ex-champ with an eye full of salt before hitting a head-removing clotheslines for the final count.

Jim King gets his chance to put things right on Sunday 18th July as he cashes in his rematch clause against the Champion in a Lumberjack match. King has assured the BWP that he will do whatever it takes to regain his gold and his reputation by dethroning our Lord during his first title defense, but LGT has stated that he also has plans of his own to ensure victory once again over the North Walian Jim King.

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Hells Belles (HB) says

So starting with question one

Q1       How do you feel about winning your award(s)?

Lord Graham Thomas (LGT) says: I am feeling like the BWP are making me into some kind of joke and you can call me your Lordship underling.

HB says: Well that is a shame as the fans obviously thought you deserved this award.

Talking of fans, your Lordship

Q2       Why do you think the fans voted for you?

LGT says: As they think it is funny to mock me and treat me like a fool just because I have everything they have ever wanted. They are threatened by me.

HB says: An interesting point of view and one that fits your personality. As you seem to have no regard for the fans what about your colleagues.

Q3       If you had been presenting this award, who would you have given it to and why?

LGT says: Which award? There were lots, either ask me in specific questions or I will leave this interview right now. If you are referring to Diva then none of them women deserve it, they should be at home and having children not be in a wrestling ring.

HB says: Well I was going to apologise for not being specific enough for you to be able to understand my question but in light of your answer I will not.

Yes I was referring to the Diva award and I am sure the other nominees will be more than interested in your reply.

LGT says: Well I have given my answer so continue.

HB says: Fine – the last question is more of a fun question if you understand the term.

Q4       If you could have won any award, real or imaginary, what award would you have liked to win?

LGT says: I know I should have won Wrestler of the year but I just deserve an award for coming into the BWP and showing them what a true English Gent is.

HB says : Well an award for Best English Gent isn’t too farfetched but of course you have to act like a gentleman to be worthy of it.

LGT says: I am what are you implying?

HB says: Nothing of course Lady Grace and thank-you for answering the questions so succinctly

LGT says: Whatever, time is money so please get on with it and stop the Lady Grace comments.

HB says: Of course and that is the end of the interview.

LGT says: Good.

With the return of the Lethal Luchador El Destello as Rudy’s representitive in the first ever Saxons Sure Shot challenge against The G-Man, Rudy had banked him a winner as these two long time enemies thrashed each other within an inch of their lives to grasp the contract for a title shot – Rudy’s added last minute stipulation that the match would be a No Holds Barred match was clearly set-up in the favour of the returning Mexican, as he strutted to the ring with his Singapore cane in one hand a steel chain in the other.  This match resulted in senior referee Tom Ball stopping the match as Destello and fellow W.A. member Marcus King beat G-Man to an unconcious state, this enslaught would and could have been fatal if it was not for the BWP World Catchweight Champion Seb Winterz making the save for his friend, The G-Man.

Earlier in the evening was the highly anticipated match between the King Brothers, as Jim ‘The Metal ’ King tried to overcome his older brother, turncoat Marcus King, who was accompanied by a distracting Rudy Wynne .  This back and forth match resulted in Marcus having his hand raised in victory, much to the delight of a beaming Rudy Wynne.

The third member of Word Association, Lord Graham Thomas , challenged Seb Winterz for his title – not once, but twice in one night.  After Seb finished off LGT for the 3 count, ‘The Word’ sneakily placed LGT’s left foot onto the bottom rope, as Seb was leaving the ring to the roar of the Seb-friendly crowd, Rudy ordered him back to the ring and that the match was to be re-started – a disgruntled Winterz reluctantly returned to the ring to be attacked by LGT, however even a rear attack and a second chance was not enough for the blue blood to capture gold, as Seb Winterz beat him for a second time, this time ensuring that Rudy was not able to put any part of LGT’s body on the rope!

Although LGT did not capture the gold, El Destello saw the window of opportunity wide open as a tired, battered and tired Seb Winterz confronted Rudy Wynne, Destello attacked him from behind with his Singapore cane, unleashing shot after shot to the champs body.  Once Seb was down and out, Destello slammed the Saxons Sure Shot Challenge case into the chest of referee Tom Ball as Rudy demanded Tom start the match – so for the third time within a matter of minutes, Seb Winterz was again defending his gold.  As soon as Tom Ball called for the bell, Destello jumped onto Seb thinking that he already had the win in hand … however the big man kicked out to the delight, and suprise, of the BWP Nation.

Destello and Rudy were both in shock, allowing Seb a brief moment to turn things around in his favour, as he hit the manic Mexican with a big elbow drop setting him up for the Rock Bottom … however Destellos quick experience and quick feet quickly turned things back in his favour as he dodged Winterz finisher move and hit a brain-shattering enzuiguri on the champ.

As Seb refused to stay down, Rudy Wynne again interacted with the match and managed to distract the referee as Destello once again reached for the same cane that Seb had felt the wrath of just moments before … with the referees back turned, Destello cracked Winterz skull with the cane, knocking the big man out and allowing Destello to get the 3 count.

As Destello and Rudy celebrated in the ring, LGT and Marcus King entered the ring and all 4 Word Association members contiued the brutal attack on Seb Winterz to a chorus of boo’s and hisses from the angry Wrexham crowd – until the former champ was saved by his two friends, The G-Man and Jim ‘The Metal’ King who chased of the eveil Word Association members.

As Seb was carried backstage to receive medical attention, a furious G-Man and Jim King remained in the ring and announced to the red hot crowd that they were sick and tired of Rudy Wynne and his new found allies and that Seb Winterz, The G-Man and Jim King were not accepting there dirty antics no more … and if Rudy wants to play the game of gang warfare – then a war is what they will get as the 3 fan favourites will  be known as The Justice Circle – and that they will not settle nor be beaten, until justice is served in the BWP.

Although The Justice Circle may have declared war against The Word Association, there is no denying that Rudy Wynne and his Association members certainly won the battle at Cruel Intentions.

On Saturday 7th November 2009 at the BWP Cruel Intentions show in Wrexham, North Wales … BWP World Catchweight Champion Seb Winterz has been pitted against Word Association member, Lord Graham Thomas .

Will the Lord of Pain prove to be a royal pain in the champs ass?  LGT has lost out at his quest to become the champion on several occassions, always falling at the last hurdle, however with BWP General Manager ‘The Word’ Rudy Wynne backing him now, will this have a positive affect on his Lordship?

Seb Winterz has proven to be a great champion, having fended off Superstars such as Andy Baker, Shawn Phoenix and ‘The Motivator’ Derek Evans since his hard fought victory to become the first ever BWP champion … but can he overcome the conniving  antics of Lord Graham Thomas and Rudy Wynne at Cruel Intentions?

The Word has shown clear discontent with Seb winning and retaining his gold since he won it during the last visit to Wrexham back in July this year … will Rudy finally rid the champ of his title?

Jim “The Metal ” King vs. Marcus King
Match ended in a no contest after both competitors were incapacitated outside of the ring for a 10 count.

Tag Match
D-Mac & Celtic Thunder bt. Springbok Matthews & DJ King
Celtic Thunder made Springbok Matthews submit in a figure 4 leglock

Handicap Match
JokeRico & The Goons bt. G-Man
The Goons hit a double team maenouvre on G-Man & pulled JokeRico on top for the 3 count.

After the match “The Word” Rudy Wynne gloated to G-Man. After G-Man threatened to hit Rudy, the General Manager imposed a new rule in G-Man’s contract, that if he ever hit Rudy, he’d be instantly fired! As a result, G-Man spat on Rudy.

Zach Diamond bt. Andy Baker
Following a series of high impact offense, Zach Diamond pinned Andy Baker after a frog splash

Frankie Sloan bt. Lord Graham Thomas
Birthday Boy Lord Graham Thomas got pinned after a quick rollup by Frankie Sloan.

BWP World Catchweight Championship
BWP World Catchweight Champion Seb Winterz bt. Sean Phoenix
Seb Winterz won after a spinning Sambo Suplex.

BWP 20 Man Battle Royale
Frankie Sloan won the BWP 20-Man Battle Royale, eliminating Lord Graham Thomas last.

Rumble Notes

• Also competing in the rumble was Kid Chaos, Justin Zane, Element, Demoni, Sean Powers & Bryan B. Bryan B had a good showing, lasting from #1 up until the last 4, where he and Andy Baker got eliminated together.
• Zach Diamond was injured & couldn’t compete
• DJ King was involved in a scuffle with Jim “The Metal” King following each other’s elimination.

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Unfortunately for the BWP’s “Real Man Man”, Simon Gately was forced to wrestle a man he never faced before, Night Stalker , for his position in the final of the BWP championship tournament. Lord Graham Thomas however, would face “The Knockout” Brad Matthews , in a match that would see the winner advance to the final tournament. The change of match was revealed to be the work of the devious Rudy Wynne , who exclaimed that LGT would make a “Marketable Champion”.

Unfortunately, one of his opponents in the championship showdown, the afformentioned Simon Gaytley, was to have other plans. In posession of a dress, The G-Man put the Lord to sleep with a devistating sleeperhold. When the English Gentleman came to following in part to a chop to the back, he was humiliated! With the strains of “Dude Look Like a Lady”, “Lady Grace Thomas”, as it was dubbed by the BWP fans in Wrexham, was quickly eliminated from the main event following a fisherman’s suplex from Seb Winterz.

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.

In the first match, The G-Man Simon Gaytley has been put into a match against Lord Graham Thomas . The feud has been developing for the past weeks on the BWP Forum, and G-Man has agreed to put his position in the grand finale up against Lord Graham Thomas. However should Lord Graham Thomas lose, then he will be forced to wear a dress!

In the interest of fairness, Steve Saxon has also put Seb Winterz in a match before the grand finale. He will be faced a newcomer Derek “The Motivator” Evans. Not much is known of this former fitness guru , except that he his making his debut. How will he face against Daddy Cool Seb Winterz, and can he produce an upset with Seb having one eye undoubtedly on the finale?

Steve Saxon has also decreed that whoever is the next General Manager of the BWP, will have the chance to name the qualifiers for the BWP Championship Showdown.

BWP Championship Showdown – Current Card
Acton Community Centre, Wrexham, LL12 7LB

Dress vs. Championship Showdown Spot
G-Man Simon Gaytley vs. Lord Graham Thomas
- If Lord Graham Thomas wins, he will replace G-Man in the Championship Showdown
- If G-Man wins, Lord Graham Thomas will be forced to wear a dress

Seb Winters vs. Derek “The Motivator” Evans

Championship Showdown
G-Man Simon Gaytley/Lord Graham Thomas
Seb Winterz
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Also Scheduled to Appear
The Supernaturals, El Destello , “The Knockout” Brad Matthews & Many More!

* Card subject to change

Although the Lord may not be loved by all of the BWP nation, there is no denying that the BWP has not been the same since he was medically discharged some 3 months ago … now, preparing for his in-ring return, Lord Graham Thomas has set his sights on the BWP Catchweight Championship title that will be introduced at a forthcoming BWP event.

Will the near life shattering operation have changed to English Lord?  Will he return as the same obnoxious blue blood or will the BWP Nation witness a new form of royalty?