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WPW WRESTLING ACADEMY

Posted on January 19, 2012 by: NZWPW
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WPW WRESTLING ACADEMY

New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling is proud to announce the opening of New Zealand's first ever fulltime pro-wrestling training academy.  Unlike other wrestling schools in New Zealand where training can only be practised on a part time basis; the WPW Wrestling Academy will run as a three month intensive course.

Its targeted at (But not exclusive to) beginner to intermediate, and will run Monday to Friday, 10.00 am - 2.00pm everyday, there are also Tuesday and Thursday night trainings, and Saturday afternoon workouts. 

All participants of the new wrestling academy will also actively participate in wrestling shows, tours and events, as an added bonus; not only will potential candidates be trained by some of WPW's best but we are in discussions of the possibility of guest mentors from Australasia,  ROH, TNA and possibly the WWE. 

Upon completion of training, participants who believe they have the entrepreneurial drive, may even be offered a franchise package to aid them in their journey.

Martin Stirling believes that it will spark a new era in New Zealand professional wrestling and will not only lift the profile of New Zealand wrestling to the world, but will also give everyone a chance to live their dream.  

This week the full details of the course will be published on the WPW website.

 

 

2011 NZWPW AWARDS SHOW

Posted on December 12, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Uncategorized

WPW Awards Show 2011 Winners Announced

This years " WPW Awards Show" had a fiery start as an incident in the kitchen sparked the arrival of two Fire trucks with all patrons having to be evacuated; once the excitment had subsided the patrons were able to return inside and the awards show recommenced.

Many awards were presented on the night with "Crowbar of the year" going to D-Hoya for a second time. WPW manager Martin Stirling also received a special award for "Boss of the year" and as an added gift, local Cook Island dancer "Atareta" performed a special hula for the occassion.

Awards and award winners:

Supporter of the year - Winner - Derrick Priest

Character of the year - Winner - Jacob Cross

Rookie of the year - Winners - Hayden Thiele and Jade Priest

Most Improved Wrestler - Winner - Taylor Adams

Veteran of the year - Winner - Shinning Nick Silver

Bump of the year - Winner - Jacob Cross (Hip toss to the floor from Ben Mana)

Fans choice award - Winner - Ben Mana

Tag team/Stable of the year - Winners - Project Mayhem 

"Special Award" Boss of the year - Winner - Martin Stirling

Heel of the year - Winner - Rufguts Roddy Gunn 

Face of the year - Winner - Ben Mana

Match of the year - Winner - Rufguts vs Mikey Rave (Levin 2011)

"Crowbar Award" - Winner - D-Hoya 

More awards to be announced soon....

 

The final countdown

Posted on December 5, 2011 by: NZWPW
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NZWPW presents "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN"
Since losing the NZWPW Championship at Powerplay, Rufguts Roddy Gunn has been a man on a mission to win it back from the current NZWPW Champion D-Hoya.  Rufguts has used his Project Mayhem co-horts to cause trouble for D-Hoya where ever he can. Well the time has come for both men to battle each other "One on one" for the NZWPW Championship.  To make this even more of an emotional match up; it has been announced that this will be a title vs career match, with Rufguts puting his career on the line if he doesn't win.

The man whom Rufguts once took out will also be in action, namely former NZWPW Champion Jimmy Sparx, Sparx hasn't been seen in a WPW ring for 2 years, "Mr Right Now" has been tearing it up and making waves in Australia and will now set foot back on his old stomping ground one more time.

Title vs career match: NZWPW Champion D-Hoya vs Rufguts Roddy Gunn (Contender)
Jimmy Sparx (Prowl) vs Johnny Idol (WPW)
Taylor Adams (WPW) vs James Shaw (IPW)
Misty vs Lolli Lane (Womens bout)
Ben Mana (WPW) vs Ant (IPW)

He Toa Battle Royal: FTG vs Jakob Cross vs Kamystery vs Mikey Rave vs Axl vs The Nerd vs Corey Dallas
Date: Saturday 10th December 2011
Time: 7.00pm (Doors Open) 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Show)
Tickets: $15.00 Adult $10.00 kids (12 under)
Contact: (04) 9392503
Venue: He Toa Combat Zone - Ava platform (North St - PETONE)
   

 

 

WPW Training Weekend 2012

Posted on November 24, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: General

 
New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling is holding a training camp for people who have the desire to become Professional Wrestlers, the training camp will also co-inside with the 2012 Oceana Sumo competitions.
Oceana Sumo Competitions:
Date: Friday 6th April 2012
Venue: Lower Hutt Town Hall
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Price: $10 (Adult) $5 (Kids)
Outlet: He Toa Sports (North St PETONE) (04) 9392503 or
WPW Training Camp:
 
The training camp will run for three days (Friday - Sunday) there will also be a wrestling show on the Sunday night of the camp so that participants can see what they have learned.
Training camps don't happen often so get in quick.
 
Date: Friday 6th April - Sunday 8th April 2012
Location: He Toa Sports Combat Zone - North Street, PETONE (Ava Railway Platform) LOWER HUTT
Cost: $120 (Price includes cost of training camp, accomodation and entry to both shows)
Gear: All participants are required to bring:
  • Towels, appropriate shoes for training, water bottle, workout clothes.
  • Own blankets
  • Own food
Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of Pro-Wrestling.
  • Terminology
  • Wrestling Holds & Techniques
  • Rolls and falls
  • Ring safety (In and out)
  • Gimmicks
  • Personna etc...

 

 
All participants under 18 years of age must have written consent from a parent and/or guardian.

We are taking applications now... Please registar enquiries with Martin Stirling:

Ph - (04) 9392503 or e-mail:

Marton Mayhem

Posted on November 9, 2011 by: FTG
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NZWPW is on the road again and this time it is to the town of Marton, a stirling little town just before Bulls. 
Right off the heels of a brutle Flag Vs Flag match there is no respite for Jakob Cross who will be this time defending the honour as the local hometown hero against cross town rival from Bulls Travis Banks. This is sure to be an explosive match as not only is there the cross town rilvarly but also it is Travis Banks first return to NZWPW being released and signing with their Auckland affiliate IPW. How will the home coming go down?
NZWPW Heavyweight Champion D-Hoya is headed for a collision course with former champion Rufguts Roddy Gunn, but in the mean time he has been fighting his way through the rest of Project Mayhem defeating Johnny Idol at Bringing Down the House, he is now up against the always unpredictable James Shaw. 
Talking about the former Champion and Project Mayhem leader since losing the title at Powerplay he has been bullying his way through opposition and getting his nose involved in D-Hoyas business to show every chance he can, to show that he wants that title back. But before that there is one other man who has his eyes set on revenge with Project and that is the Man Mountain Tykade, two of the biggest men in NZWPW are set for a goliath battle.
Also on the card
Liam Fury Vs Johnny Idol
JC Star Vs Axl
Mikey Rave/Taylor Adams Vs Fred the Great/Shining Nick Silver
JPE Vs Misty

 

NZWPW is on the road again and this time it is to the town of Marton, a stirling little town just before Bulls. 

 

Right off the heels of a brutle Flag Vs Flag match there is no respite for Jakob Cross who will be this time defending the honour as the local hometown hero against cross town rival from Bulls Travis Banks. This is sure to be an explosive match as not only is there the cross town rilvarly but also it is Travis Banks first return to NZWPW being released and signing with their Auckland affiliate IPW. How will the home coming go down?

 

NZWPW Heavyweight Champion D-Hoya is headed for a collision course with former champion Rufguts Roddy Gunn, but in the mean time he has been fighting his way through the rest of Project Mayhem defeating Johnny Idol at Bringing Down the House, he is now up against the always unpredictable James Shaw. 

 

Talking about the former Champion and Project Mayhem leader since losing the title at Powerplay he has been bullying his way through opposition and getting his nose involved in D-Hoyas business to show every chance he can, to show that he wants that title back. But before that there is one other man who has his eyes set on revenge with Project and that is the Man Mountain Tykade, two of the biggest men in NZWPW are set for a goliath battle.

 

Also on the card

Liam Fury Vs Johnny Idol

JC Star Vs Axl

Mikey Rave/Taylor Adams Vs Fred the Great/Shining Nick Silver

JPE Vs Misty

 

 

Bringing Down The House

Posted on September 26, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Uncategorized

NZWPW Chairman (Martin Stirling) has decided to bring the next show back to "He Toa Sports" as a homage to WPW's early beginnings:
 
"I feel that wrestlers need to remember where they come from," says Stirling. "Its a good way to keep them all grounded; especially in a sport where it is easy to get caught up in the lime light".
 
The show will also be an opportunity for reunions, as "High Octane" (J.C Star and Corey Dallas) will be joining forces once again to take on "The Circus of Tragedy" in a tag team bout that is sure to please all in attendance, both Star and Dallas have not teamed together since the beginning of the IPW invasion last year, so are keen to see if they still have their tag team magic that made them such a formidable force back then.    
The Beast of the British Isles (Jacob Cross) has stated that he has not yet finished with the Maori warrior (Ben Mana)."Mana wouldn't know what true wrestling was if it came up to him and bit him on his buttocks,"states Cross. Cross will have his opportunity to see if he can finally follow through with his threats.
Tykade is out for vengence against "Project Mayhem" after they deliberately interfered with his match against D-Hoya at the last show in Porirua; WPW management have agreed to Tykade's request for a bout, and have chosen "James Shaw" to be his opponent.  Shaw is becoming a regular mainstay at the WPW events and will know doubt have his "Project Mayhem" team mates in attendance.
D-Hoya was another who was also unimpressed with Project Mayhem's interference at the last Porirua show, so has decided to accept a match against the youngest member of "Project Mayhem" (Johnny Idol).  Idol has made a huge mark in WPW and plans to make an even bigger one by taking on the WPW champ himself, thus solidifying himself as a major contender for the WPW Heavyweight Title.
All this and more at "Bringing Down The House"!
Date: Friday 30th September 2011
Venue: He Toa Sports - North St (PETONE)
Time: 7.00pm (Doors open) , 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Show)
Tickets: $15.00 (Adults), $10.00 (Kids)
Outlet: He Toa Sports - Ph (04) 9392503 or  refer to website: www.nzwpw.co.nz  
Card so Far:
Jacob Cross vs Ben Mana
High Octane (Star/Dallas) vs Circus of Tragedy (Osiris/Scravenge) with Dreamcatcher
Tykade vs James Shaw
D-Hoya vs Johnny Idol

More matches to be announced and as always "card is subject to change..."

Martin Stirling's statement on Travis Banks

Posted on August 24, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Uncategorized

The Chairman of New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling Martin Stirling has issued a statement about the recent signing of former wrestler Travis Banks with Impact Pro Wrestling:
 
"Travis Banks has now made an official decision to join IPW," states Mr Stirling. "This does not mean he will no longer be appearing on any WPW shows! It just means he has been given a temporary probation period so that he can better adapt to life with IPW. Once I am confident that he has served his probation period, Mr Banks will no doubt come back bigger and better then ever to yet again dazzle the WPW fans in Wellington," says Stirling. "But I do wish him well for the future" .

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Battle of the Tag-Teams

Posted on August 10, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Uncategorized

New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling ventures to Levin this friday to crown new WPW Tag-Team Champions.  There has been much debate on which team will emerge the winner, and fans have already been making predictions of who may claim the glory.  WPW Chairman (Martin Stirling) has stipulated that it be a four corners match for the titles, and just to make it more interesting the C.W.O (Rehua) has added that it also be a "Traditional Survivor Style Match" therefore teams will be eliminated until only one is left standing.
 
Levins own "Misty" will be taking on newcomer "Candy Cane" in a ladies bout, this will be Candy's official debut in WPW and even though both girls may hale from Levin, Misty has promised Candy a welcoming she will never forget.
 
Jacob cross will get another chance to take down the man mountain known as Tykade, Cross believes that if he can defeat Tykade, then it will put him into title contendership.
 
Corey Dallas will be shaking off any memories he may have had with his former gang "Project Mayhem" as he takes on the Shining One (Nick Silver) this friday.
 
Speaking of Project Mayhem: Rufguts will be taking on the very popular "Mikey Rave" in a speed verses brawn match, and in a separate match, "Rufgut's" partner in crime "Johnny Idol" will be taking on another WPW young lion "Taylor Adams", it is still uncertain if this will be Rufguts's only appearance on the night as "Project Mayhem" are scheduled to participate in the main event.  
 
Date: Friday 12th August 2011
Venue: Levin Memorial Hall
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Outlet: Sportsworld Levin
Tickets: $15.00 Adults - $10.00 kids
 
As usual card is subject to change

Pro Wrestling International official statement

Posted on August 5, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Uncategorized

Official Statement
 
The C.W.O (Rehua) has officially confirmed that discussions have been made between"New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling" (NZWPW) and "Pro Wrestling International" (PWI).
 
"We are still in negotiations at this point in time," says Rehua, "but I am confident that it will be a great thing not only for NZWPW, but for New Zealand wrestling as a whole!"
 
There is speculation on what the full extent these negotiations will mean in the long run for NZWPW,  but the C.W.O has stated that an official press release will be made later on in the week.

WPW Rock The Valley and Porirua

Posted on June 15, 2011 by: NZWPW
Filed under: Announcements

New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling ends their Regional tour in Stokes Valley and Porirua this weekend.

The NZWPW giant (Tykade) will be battling it out in his home town of "Stokes Valley" this Friday against the British brute known as "Jacob Cross". 

"I don't care that he is a former champion" says Cross "All it means is that he can be beaten, because he's not just facing me; he's facing the British empire" 

Although Tykade has never faced Cross before, he has sworn that he will bring home the victory in Stokes valley.  Corey Dallas will also be in action this Friday against his former comrade "Rufguts Roddy Gun".  Guts ejected Dallas from Project Mayhem last week and now Dallas is ready to settle the score.

This Saturday; Porirua will see a clash of two of WPW's top wrestlers "D-Hoya & JC Star".  Hoya won a number one contendership at this years "Over The Top" earning a match against "Rufguts Roddy Gun" at Powerplay, and now that JC Star has cashed in his Right 2 Challenge win and injected himself into the title match, Hoya and JC have now been put at odds, therefore; the C.W.O Rehua has decided that the WPW Tag titles will not be contended for in Porirua as previously mentioned, but instead the titles will be battled for at a later show of his choosing.

Stokes Valley Card

  • Teh Nerd Vs Scravenge
  • Mikey Rave Vs Osiris
  • Tykade Vs Jacob Cross
  • Corey Dallas Vs Rufguts Roddy Gunn
  • Mikey Rave/Kid Mystique Vs Circus of Tragedy (Scravenge/Osiris)

 

Porirua Card
  • Paul (The Natural) Sayers Vs Johnny Idol
  • Shining Nick Silver Vs Ben Mana
  • Kid Mystique Vs Rufguts Roddy Gunn
  • J.C Star Vs D-Hoya
 
Card subject to change..........