past events : GPW |"Back with a Bang " Jan 16th 2009!

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Friday Jan 16th photos of our first show of 2009!

2008 was our 5th and, argubley our best year in business. It brought you unrivalled super shows such as "V", "Only The Strong Survive" "Crazy Cruiser-2008" and "Christmas Crunch" to mention just a few. It saw ground breaking matches such as the Tornedo Cibernetico, the development of tomorrows talent like Juice, Dylan Roberts, Juggernaut, Chris Echo, Voodoo and more.

The in ring return of TJ Cain and emotional homecoming of Joey Hayes were just two of the highlights from an unforgettable year that also saw the twisting and turning path that Darkside, Johnny Phere, Bubblegum and Dirk Feelgood all ventured down in an attempt to become heavyweight champion.

Did you miss it? Don't worry, you can catch up on with our DVD back catalogue - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/GPW-Wrestling
but don't dare miss what's coming your way in 2009....!

Make it a New Year's resolution to make it to all our shows! We promise you, more new talent, more unbeatable supershows, more never before seens, new faces, new feuds, a new look and more emotional, hard hitting, addictive drama than you'll get anywhere in the UK this year. As tradition has it, we're coming back in 2009 with a Bang! And our first announced match for Back With A Bang 2009 is the match that never was at "Christmas Crunch" and is the shows Main Event!

Debut Match Martin Kirby vs. "The Punk Rocket" Jack Toxic

A new year will see some new faces on the roster, the first of which arrives at GPW with much fan fare from many other companies all over the UK. Martin Kirby joins the roster this year and has been set a tough challenge to overcome on his debut - "The Punk Rocket" Jack Toxic stands in his way of starting off his GPW career with winning ways. Normally a tag team wrestler, Alan Alan Alan Taskers man has a proven record of being able to rise to the occasion in singles competition. It was only last year when Toxic was among the 8 finalists for Crazy Cruiser-8 tournament. But how will he do against a man he has no prior meetings with? Will Kirby be ready? It's a very evenly matched contest, but who will come out on top?

First Time Ever Heresy vs. Chris Echo

2008 was a year to forget for Heresy. Starting the year off by losing the British title and finishing it off by losing a year long feud to rival Si Valour. The last we saw of Heresy was a muttering wreck on the floor of the Ballroom blaming everybody but himself for his loss. Chris Echo however, had a break through year in singles competition. Reaching the CC8 finals in May with a broken wrist being the highlight of a wonderful year. His quests to regain momentum since then though have been left wanting. Unable to capture the British title from Jac Domitrescu and failing to gain a No.1 Contenders spot in December for the title leaves Echo with this year to start all over again. However, it wont be easy. Former British and Heavyweight Champion, Heresy stands in his way. But what mental state will Heresy be in after an dissapointing 2008?

British Title No.1 Contenders Match Dylan Roberts vs. Juice

Two of the brightest young UK stars clash in a battle to become No.1 Contender. This meeting between the two has potential to become a MOTY candidate, and it's only January! In December, at GPW: "Christmas Crunch" it came down to these two after a 4-way elimination for the contendership. Roberts took Juice to the limit and so very nearly finished 2008 as No.1 Contender but it wasn't to be. However, the young rookie is given another chance, this time in singles competition to see if he can prise away the right to take on champion "Super" Sam Bailey from reigning No.1 Contender and current CC8 champion - Juice. Do not miss this one.

In addition to these matches, we will also see Dirk Feelgood confront GPW Heavyweight Champion, Bubblegum in a special interview following their epic title match at Christmas Crunch.
And finally...

Eastern Europe vs. Mexico Jac Domitrescu w/ The Eastern Bloc vs. El Ligero

Another first time ever... after a severe shoulder injury, El Ligero returns for the first time. But this will no mean feat for the UK Luchadore to overcome. Domitrescu, in his own right held the British Title for many months and will not be alone on the 16th. The former champ is always well supported by his back up from fellow Eastern Bloc compatriots. All of who i'm sure will be looking at starting their own year off with a bang. A happy return for El Ligero? Or will the numbers game of the Eastern Bloc prove too much?

 

GPW Tag Team Title Match Mil-Anfield Connnection © vs. The Young Offenders

Finally the Young Offenders get their shot at the tag team gold. After making a full recovery DDL returns to the ring to partner life long friend Joey Hayes once again as the two launch their bid to become tag champs in a first time ever 2/3 Falls Tag Match. But they'll have to beat the team that have held the titles since July 2007, Jiggy Walker and "The Model" Danny Hope, the Mil-Anfield Connection. The duo have defined the tag division over the last 18 months and have beaten all challengers up to now. Something has to give. Will the Young Offenders start 2009 off with a bang? Or will their tag team challenge fizzle out against the well oiled Mil-Anfield machine?
They'll be more matches announced this week, but expect to see all the regulars such as Juice, Si Valour, Bubblegum, Dirk Feelgood and Dylan Roberts plus many more in attendance.

The show is Friday Jan 16th at our home of The Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley Wigan WN2 3EU. Doors will be open from 7pm, show starting at 7:30. Tickets are £7 per person, £24 for a family of 4, groups and special occasions are catered for. E-mail gpwrichardnoble@yahoo.co.uk to get on the VIP list before it gets filled up.
Make 2009 the year GPW made you believe again.