In a statement released to this website, The Word has stated that “…as general manager of the BWP, it is my responsibility to manage effective growth within the organisation. With Friday’s show at Silverdale taken care of by The Sax Man, I feel that my time and expertise as General Manager would be better spent organising new international advertising partnerships, similar to the ones struck with the RWA, that I orchestrated. All I know is that there could be some excited developments, ones that the fans will love, and I’m sure they will thank me for them, later!”

Could it be that The Word is trying to avoid reprocussions following his recent actions from The Sax Man, who has already stated that “The Word” may suffer? Only time will tell. All we do know that Friday’s show in Silverdale will be from interference from the general manager.

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.

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.

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.

Last night, Silverdale Stoke on Trent witnessed a hard hitting and extreme evening of professional wrestling, as eight of the BWP’s toughest Superstars competed in the BWP Eliminator Tournament … but only one man stood tall and victorious at the end of the evening, having taken out four of the eight competitors, ‘Rapid Fire’  Tommy Gunn defied the odds and was crowned the first number one contender for the new BWP Championship Title.

With the crowd strongly backing Gunn throughout the night, as he finished off the ‘Brummie Bad Ass’ Jay Icon with a massive springboard splash … but not before being bust wide open by Icon, but this was still not enough to put Gunn away as he proceeded to the final of Eliminator against other Round 1 winners, The Red Dragon, Seb Winterz and El Destello.

As The Red Dragon walked away from the match and assisted commentator Jason Sinclair as Tommy Gunn managed to fend off the onslaught of El Destello & Seb Winterz and hit them both with a double SY5 finisher, eliminating both the Mexican & Russian!  As Gunn watched the 2 International Superstars fighting with referee Rudy Wynne, The Red Dragon seized his chance and returned to the match, along with Gunn’s earlier opponent Jay Icon.

Both men beat down the already tired and wounded Tommy Gunn, setting him up for a knock-out shot with a kendo stick, until Gunn was both smart and quick enough to dodge the attack, as The Red Dragon smashed Icon over the head with the kendo stick …. as Dragon was distracted by his own actions, Metal came to the aid of Tommy Gunn as he took out The Red Dragon with the same kendo stick, giving enough time for Tommy Gunn to regain his momentum and  get the 123 on the Dragon to be crowned the BWP Eliminator Tournament winner.

Gunn was badly injured and received medical attention at North Staffordshire Hospital as he received several stitches to his right eye, as well a treatment for a gash to his right arm.  He has stated that he will be 100% fit and well to take on the next contender for the BWP Championship, whoever that may be.

The tournament will feature 4 first round matches, with the winners of these single matches advancing to the tournament grand final, in a fatal four way elimination match. Wrestlers will be eliminated by pinfall or submission, and the last man standing will be the #1 contender to the BWP Championship, and will advance to the BWP Title match at a later date.

That’s the excitement for the BWP Silverdale Eliminator at the Silverdale WMC on April 3rd, but what of the competitiors themselves? Here are the eight men in with a shot of being crowned #1 Contender at Silverdale Eliminator!

Seb Winterz
Very little is known about this giant Siberian Psycho, but after an impressive debut at a show in Llanwrtyd Wells last month, Seb Winterz could be considered one of the favourites. A man posessed with a brutal hard hitting style, Seb Winterz could be one to watch for the future.

One thing to note is that his Transiberian Express partner – Night Stalker – could play a part.

On his first round opponent – Angelos: Mince meat…. Light work…. take your pick of pathetic british sayings from this pestilant little country. If I were Nelos, I would not come near stoke on the 3rd of April… I will destroy him in the ring. I will out wrestle him, out smart him and prove my dominance not only as a tag team wrestler but as a singles competitor aswell.

On who he would like to face in the final: I do not care who I face in the finals, I only care about winning the BWP title and being the most terrifying and manical force in this company. However it would be very fitting to meet The Metal in the final of this competition, because after I destroy his brother in my qualifying match, to will be very poetic to single handedly take care of that tag team!

METAL… NELOS… I GOT THE TASTE OF YOUR BLOOD 2 WEEKS AGO AND I LIKE IT, DON’T BE SUPRISED IF YOU SEE ME BEFORE THE SHOW ON APRIL 3RD BECAUSE I DON’T THINK I CAN WAIT THAT LONG BEFORE I GET SOME MORE!

Angelos
After being pinned by Seb Winterz last month, the charismatic and talented Angelos petitioned to BWP owner Steve Saxon to face him in one on one action. Impressed with the fire and determination

Himself newcomer to both the BWP, Angelos will be keen to get on the win sheet, and prove to himself, and his ever growing fanbase that he is not just a pretty face and flashy moves, but he can get the job done.

On his first round opponent – Seb Winterz: Sebastian Winterz is a monster of a man with agility as well as raw power who also got the better of me at Llanwrtyd Wells.

But the way i see it, he had the Night Stalker do all the work and when he was in trouble he brought the siberian psycho in to keep the metal and myself down, now one on one we’ll see if the russian grim reaper can make me play russian roulette Or will I hit the Jackpot?!

On who he would like to face in the final: There are two people i’d like to face in the final, either El Destello as he seems to be the top guy in the BWP and i would like to test my self against the best.

And of course the second person would be The Metal. There is no reason needed!

Metal
The youngest man in the tournament at just 17 years old, Metal is the other half of The Supernaturals with Angelos, and is Angelos’ younger brother. Metal had an impressive showing at his first show, and as such Steve Saxon has put him in the Elimination Tournament. One half of the most popular tag team of Metal will have his work cut out to win the Elimination tournament, but there is no questioning his heart, and who knows how far this unproven youngster could go at Silverdale?

On his first round opponent – The Red Dragon: Red Dragon is a big man theres no doubt about it. And im sure when people see him,then they see me, there going to assume the match is already over..But i didn’t get to the BWP lying down and thinking size was an issue..So come April 3rd, don’t think me the underdog..Think ME the one HE should be afraid of.

On who he would like to face in the final: First and most of all i’d like to meet Sebastian Winterz in the final 4, but he of course will first have to meet my fist. Apart from that any will do,i’ll gladly try and take on the best. Even if that means my own brother..I’m sure he’ll understand.

El Destello
In the last decade, El Destello has been dominating the UK ranks of professional wrestling. The native of Guadalajara, Mexico, El Destello was trained by the legendary El Bandito. Never far from his trusty cane, and having previous experience on winning knockout tournaments, El Destello is considered a huge favourite. However, depending on who joins him in the Elimination match, the lethal luchador, by his sheer lack of friends in the locker room, could find himself eliminated very quickly.

On his first round opponent – “G-Man” Simon Gaytley: Ah mi Gios of all the stars i could have faced in the opening round, i get that sick freak Gaytley! You see amigo, it does not matter who i got in the first round, El Destello is going through the Eliminator final and will then go on to become the number 1 contender for the BWP strap homes! Sadly for Gaytley he has drawn the short straw man, he is not only facing the Lethal Luchador in the Eliminator, but our match has been set as a no DQ match man, romperé este niño – Gaytley won’t know what has hit him, and Stoke on Trent will be begging to see more of El Destello!

On who he would like to face in the final: Quién cuidados man, who gives a dam, whether it is Tommy Gunn, The Red Dragon or any of the other perdedores in this tournament, El Destello will walk over them all and claim the number 1 contenders slot – and then, take my place as the rightful BWP Champion!

The Red Dragon
The biggest man in the tournament. The man from the hills & the valleys of North Wales could be considered another “big” favourite. The Red Dragon has been traveling the length & breadth of the UK, destroying all comers in every major city in the UK. His brutal style has been refined by Orig Williams and Klondyke Kate, and what better way to cement his ascent up the rankings that for this hungry 21 year old to be named #1 contender for the BWP Title?

“G-Man” Simon Gaytley
Could we see a rather effeminate #1 contender come midnight on April 3rd? If the G-Man has is way, we may do. The superstar who is the longest in the shower may just unnerve his fellow competitors enough so he can walk all over them to the #1 contendership. But don’t let his in ring antics fool you, he’s one tough cookie in his own right.

On his first round opponent – El Destello: There is only one word that can accurately describe El Destello…..DEVIANT!

The last time we met (view a video of it here) , we were back and forth, literally beating each other off, until eventually i was on top, hammering him both in and out of the ring. He however came on top, when, as the ref’ was distracted, he got behind me, took his big weapon in both hands. As i turned to face him he drove his weapon at me with full force and proceeded to bang me in the mouth with it!

Before i knew it i was flat on my back, and he had me, right there in the middle of the ring!

This time i’m going to make sure we do things properly….no disqualification! He’d better have his weapon at the ready…because i’m bringing mine…and i know how to use it!

On who he would like to face in the final: The Red Dragon is another man who i’ve had in the ring on occasion but has always managed to beat me off! Up until now red dragon has always been a bit too much for the g-man to handle! I mean this man is huge!

This time I have a game plan…not going into details…but lets just say the G-man always ends up on top!

Jay Icon
This 6′5″ competitor from Birmingham towers over most of the competition, and has a wealth of experience for this tournament. Already successful in singles competition in the BWP, in a match where he suffered a knee injury. He has proven he can win against the odds, can he do it in Stoke and become the #1 Contender?

Tommy Gunn
Little is known of this popular, high flying youngster from the Midlands. Tommy Gunn has been wowing crowds throughout the midlands, and he will be appearing at the BWP Silverdale Elimination. An unknown enigma, it is impossible to say just how far – if anywhere – this youngster will go in this tournament.

So there are your 8 competitors. Who do you think will win? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

Britannia Wrestling Promotions will be at the Silverdale Working Mens Club, Newcastle Under Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent on Friday 2nd April, 2009. Tickets are £8 Adults, £5 children. For information on how to buy advanced tickets, please check out the show page .

On the Britannia Wrestling Promotions Forum, Seb Winterz made the following disparaging remarks about the town and the residents of Stoke (view the whole post here).

“I have heard that the people from Stoke have their own language… called dumb ass!

I have a message of my own… Angelos! Every person you see, stop them, shake their hand and thank them, because you owe them more then you think, after Friday I will personally make you a leech on the NHS, you will require so much surgery, so much medical attention, so much specialist treatment and rehabilitation that it will take the tax money from at least a small town or city in England… that town of course wouldn’t be Stoke, because with all the people there too lazy to work, they wouldn’t be able to gather 40p to phone an ambulance from a dingy little urine stained phone booth. The best part of the night won’t be me beating you in the middle of the ring, it won’t be me being named the number 1 contender, it will be me leaving that god forsaken little dive!”

Obviously the comments are Mr. Winterz’s opinion and do not represent the views or the thoughts of Britannia Wrestling Promotions.

It’s not sure what repercussions there will be for Seb Winterz, with the head of the BWP Steve Saxon refusing to comment at this time. It will be interesting to see what sort of locker room justice Angelos and at the BWP Roster hand out to the Siberian Psycho. We shall see on Friday!

Britannia Wrestling Promotions will be at the Silverdale Working Mens Club, Newcastle Under Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent on Friday 2nd April, 2009. Tickets are £8 Adults, £5 children. For information on how to buy advanced tickets, please check out the show page.

1ST ELIMINATION ROUND
Seb Winterz V Angelos 

El Destello V G-Man

The Red Dragon V Metal

Jay Icon V Tommy Gunn

WINNERS OF THE 1ST ROUND MATCHES WILL PROCEED ONTO THE 4 WAY ELIMINATION FINAL MATCH TO CROWN THE NEW BWP CHAMPION!
 
I have a feeling that there may be some mixed feelings about the set matches for the tournament – things have certainly began to heat up a little in the BWP, but who can handle the heat to become the number 1 contender for the BWP Championship Title?

Stay posted for further developments on this …..