History
The promotion's first show was in July 2003, GPW: "Defection" held at the Monaco Ballroom, Wigan. Wrestlers on that night who are still active on the roster are Johnnie "Heresy" Brannigan, "Dangerous" Damon Leigh and Joey Hayes.
Other memorable shows include GPW: "Nemesis" which saw a main event tag team tables match between Lee Butler & Heresy vs. The Young Offenders ("Dangerous" Damon Leigh & Joey Hayes). The match featured Heresy and Damon Leigh in a 30ft balcony stunt.
During GPW: "Last Orders At The Legion" in January 2005 there was a well documented riot, at the now demolished venue in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The riots in the audience were very real and occurred when Alex Shane stole the British Title from then champion Damon Leigh. Local papers featured the events as headline news.
In July 2005, GPW: "Saturday Night Showdown" saw JC Thunder vs. El Ligero in main event hardcore match. The match was quite possibly the most controversial in British wrestling history and resulted in the venue banning all professional wrestling from the Greater Manchester area. However, the following year they were allowed to return.
In April 2006, GPW promoted "A Few Good Men" one of the only 30 Man Rumbles in the UK at that time.
May 2007 GPW promoted Europe's first ever Survivor Series dedicated show.
July 2008 saw its 5th Anniversary show; GPW: "V". In October 2008, GPW became the only European company to feature a Torneo Cibernetico a match that has gone onto be a staple part of the GPW shows.
In August 2010, GPW re-branded as Grand Pro Wrestling.
In June 2011 at "Heroes & Villains", GPW presented its 500th match between Zach Diamond and Jack Gallagher for the British Title.
In April 2012, GPW wrestler, Dom Travis aka Kastor LeVay died. His last official match was for GPW at "Battlefield" May 2011 but he also made appearances in November (pre-taped videeo) and December 2011 (run-in during Heresy v Voodoo).
January 2013 saw the start of the company's 10th Year Celebrations.
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