The ongoing disaster that is 1PW 2022
Apr 11, 2022 11:39:52 GMT -5
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Post by eJm on Apr 11, 2022 11:39:52 GMT -5
If you don't know the story about 1PW, the UK promotion that has closed down enough times to make Ian Rotten an admirer, it's a heck of a story but it's coming back in October, being broadcasted on Fite TV and I'm losing my mind in confusion
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U.K independent promotion 1PW is returning this October with an event that will air on Fite.tv.
PWTorch has learned exclusively that One Pro Wrestling (1PW), which ceased operations in August of 2011, is returning with “A New Twist of Fate” on Oct 1 at the Doncaster Dome in Doncaster, England. The show will stream on Fite.tv about a week after it is filmed as a VOD. Already announced for the event are Rob Van Dam, Ruby Soho, and Mickie James.
PWTorch spoke with 1PW managing director Steven Gauntley about why now was the right time to bring 1PW back. Gauntley indicated that he felt the timing was right given that there was a void at the top of the British Wrestling scene. “I have always had a passion and love for what 1PW was able to achieve many years ago,” said Gauntley. “It completely changed the landscape of the wrestling business in the U.K., and myself and my team just really feel, as I’m sure many people can agree, that the timing is perfect for 1PW to come back and fill the void at the top of British wrestling again. There is not really a premium brand right now in the U.K. that has capturing people’s imaginations the way 1PW did before , and so I think the market place is wide open and desperate for a freshly envisioned 1PW to lead to way to a new renaissance in British wrestling.
Gauntley also indicated that he felt partnering with Fite TV would bring the promotion to a bigger audience. “The deal with Fite TV will enable fans from all over the world to experience the 1PW magic via pay per view and so we are marketing our product at a global audience,” said Gauntley. “We have formed working relationships with AEW and several other hugely successful promotions that we will announce over the coming weeks, all with our vision to bring totally unique lineups for U.K. fans to experience live, whilst providing fans the world over with an incredible unrivaled independent wrestling lineup.”
Fite.tv Digital Director Paul Owen also commented on the partnership in a press release issued by 1PW and Fite. “We couldn’t be happier to be partnering with 1PW and supporting their relaunch in the British Professional Wrestling market” said Owen. “The content landscape has changed dramatically since 1PW held their last show and we’re excited to bring their events to a worldwide audience and deliver their extensive professional wrestling catalog to our growing offering for FITE+ subscribers.”
You can watch the video announcing 1PW’s return here
In addition to returning to running live events, 1PW’s catalog will also be posted for Fite+ customers on Fite.tv periodically leading up to the return of the promotion in October. Most of this footage has not been widely distributed and has rarely been seen. The footage has never been distributed online and features names such as AJ Styles, El Generico (Sami Zayn), Abyss, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage, Steve Corino, and Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart. It also includes a roster of top British wrestlers like Pac, Doug Williams, Jody Fleisch, and Greg Burridge. 1PW also helped launch the careers of the first-current WWE announcer Corey Graves (Sterling James Keenan) and former WWE Superstar Drake Maverick (Spud).
Gauntley told PWTorch that fans can look forward to seeing a unique lineup of talent as the back catalog is gets posted on Fite+. “Over the course of this year the entire back catalogue will go up,” said Gauntley. We launch with two huge events from back in 2006 and I think the thing that will surprise people is the absolutely unique world class lineup that we had back then with talent from TAN, Japan, ROH , and beyond. Right away fans will be able to see the absolute classic AJ styles vs Pac match up , which was the match that introduced a young Pac to the world stage, as well as matches featuring Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Nigel Mcguiness , SJK (now known as Corey graves ), Spud (WWE’s Drake Maverick), and more.”
PWTorch asked Gauntley, which match being released would surprise people and he mentioned the No Ropes Barbed Wired here Abyss vs. Steve Corino match from the “First Anniversary Show” as one worth checking out. “I would absolutely recommend fans to check out the No Ropes Barbed Wire here match between Steve Corino and Abyss for the 1PW world title , which was a European first , and stands to this day as an absolutely shocking and uniquely brutal bout held in front of an electric crowd,” said Gauntley.
Gauntley also pointed towards the footage providing fans to see the early career matches of Corey Graves and Drake Maverick. “Additionally there are chances to see the early careers of such as WWEs Corey Graves and Drake Maverick back when 1PW was giving them their platform to burst onto the global stage and establish their careers,” said Gauntley.
1PW is posting two full events today on Fite+ on Fite.tv, as “Invincible 2006” and “First Anniversary Show” will be available to stream. Additionally, Fite.tv is posting A.J. Styles vs. Pac on YouTube today for free. This match has never been released previously and can be watched here.
1PW Invincible 2006 (Aug. 19, 2006) Fite+ customers can watch this event here
Damned Nation vs. The Chavs
Austin Aries & Matt Sydal & Roderick Strong vs. Darkside & The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe)
Jimmy Rave vs. El Ligero
Andy Boy Simmonz (w/Domino) vs. Martin Stone
Martin Stone vs. Iceman
Bryan Danielson vs. SUWA
Samoa Joe vs. Jay Phoenix
British Master Class – Doug Williams vs. Nigel McGuinness
1PW World Tag Team Championship match – Jody Fleisch & Jonny Storm vs. Team Shag (Colt Cabana & Darren Burridge)
Matt ” Brother Runt ” Hyson & Sterling James Keenan vs. Spud & Teddy Hart
Survival of the Sickest Elimination match – Chris Hamrick, Spud, Steve Corino, Teddy Hart & Tracy Smothers vs. Abyss & Dave Moralez & Jack Storm, Matt Hyson & Sterling James Keenan
1PW First Anniversary Show (Oct. 10, 2006) Fite + customers can watch this event here
El Generico vs. El Ligero
Mad Man Manson vs. Jamie Brum
Tag Team Turmoil Match feat Damned Nation
Goldustin vs. Curry Man
European Death match – Ulf Herman vs. Iceman vs. Martin Stone
Dream Partners Tag Match – SJK & Team Supreme vs. Samoa Joe & Spud & Darkside
AJ Styles vs. Pac
1PW World Tag Team Championship Ladder match – Jonny Storm & Jody Fleisch vs. Colt Cabana & Burridge vs. Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick
1PW World Heavyweight Championship No Ropes Barbed Wire here – Steve Corino vs. Abyss
PWTorch has learned exclusively that One Pro Wrestling (1PW), which ceased operations in August of 2011, is returning with “A New Twist of Fate” on Oct 1 at the Doncaster Dome in Doncaster, England. The show will stream on Fite.tv about a week after it is filmed as a VOD. Already announced for the event are Rob Van Dam, Ruby Soho, and Mickie James.
PWTorch spoke with 1PW managing director Steven Gauntley about why now was the right time to bring 1PW back. Gauntley indicated that he felt the timing was right given that there was a void at the top of the British Wrestling scene. “I have always had a passion and love for what 1PW was able to achieve many years ago,” said Gauntley. “It completely changed the landscape of the wrestling business in the U.K., and myself and my team just really feel, as I’m sure many people can agree, that the timing is perfect for 1PW to come back and fill the void at the top of British wrestling again. There is not really a premium brand right now in the U.K. that has capturing people’s imaginations the way 1PW did before , and so I think the market place is wide open and desperate for a freshly envisioned 1PW to lead to way to a new renaissance in British wrestling.
Gauntley also indicated that he felt partnering with Fite TV would bring the promotion to a bigger audience. “The deal with Fite TV will enable fans from all over the world to experience the 1PW magic via pay per view and so we are marketing our product at a global audience,” said Gauntley. “We have formed working relationships with AEW and several other hugely successful promotions that we will announce over the coming weeks, all with our vision to bring totally unique lineups for U.K. fans to experience live, whilst providing fans the world over with an incredible unrivaled independent wrestling lineup.”
Fite.tv Digital Director Paul Owen also commented on the partnership in a press release issued by 1PW and Fite. “We couldn’t be happier to be partnering with 1PW and supporting their relaunch in the British Professional Wrestling market” said Owen. “The content landscape has changed dramatically since 1PW held their last show and we’re excited to bring their events to a worldwide audience and deliver their extensive professional wrestling catalog to our growing offering for FITE+ subscribers.”
You can watch the video announcing 1PW’s return here
In addition to returning to running live events, 1PW’s catalog will also be posted for Fite+ customers on Fite.tv periodically leading up to the return of the promotion in October. Most of this footage has not been widely distributed and has rarely been seen. The footage has never been distributed online and features names such as AJ Styles, El Generico (Sami Zayn), Abyss, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage, Steve Corino, and Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart. It also includes a roster of top British wrestlers like Pac, Doug Williams, Jody Fleisch, and Greg Burridge. 1PW also helped launch the careers of the first-current WWE announcer Corey Graves (Sterling James Keenan) and former WWE Superstar Drake Maverick (Spud).
Gauntley told PWTorch that fans can look forward to seeing a unique lineup of talent as the back catalog is gets posted on Fite+. “Over the course of this year the entire back catalogue will go up,” said Gauntley. We launch with two huge events from back in 2006 and I think the thing that will surprise people is the absolutely unique world class lineup that we had back then with talent from TAN, Japan, ROH , and beyond. Right away fans will be able to see the absolute classic AJ styles vs Pac match up , which was the match that introduced a young Pac to the world stage, as well as matches featuring Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Nigel Mcguiness , SJK (now known as Corey graves ), Spud (WWE’s Drake Maverick), and more.”
PWTorch asked Gauntley, which match being released would surprise people and he mentioned the No Ropes Barbed Wired here Abyss vs. Steve Corino match from the “First Anniversary Show” as one worth checking out. “I would absolutely recommend fans to check out the No Ropes Barbed Wire here match between Steve Corino and Abyss for the 1PW world title , which was a European first , and stands to this day as an absolutely shocking and uniquely brutal bout held in front of an electric crowd,” said Gauntley.
Gauntley also pointed towards the footage providing fans to see the early career matches of Corey Graves and Drake Maverick. “Additionally there are chances to see the early careers of such as WWEs Corey Graves and Drake Maverick back when 1PW was giving them their platform to burst onto the global stage and establish their careers,” said Gauntley.
1PW is posting two full events today on Fite+ on Fite.tv, as “Invincible 2006” and “First Anniversary Show” will be available to stream. Additionally, Fite.tv is posting A.J. Styles vs. Pac on YouTube today for free. This match has never been released previously and can be watched here.
1PW Invincible 2006 (Aug. 19, 2006) Fite+ customers can watch this event here
Damned Nation vs. The Chavs
Austin Aries & Matt Sydal & Roderick Strong vs. Darkside & The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe)
Jimmy Rave vs. El Ligero
Andy Boy Simmonz (w/Domino) vs. Martin Stone
Martin Stone vs. Iceman
Bryan Danielson vs. SUWA
Samoa Joe vs. Jay Phoenix
British Master Class – Doug Williams vs. Nigel McGuinness
1PW World Tag Team Championship match – Jody Fleisch & Jonny Storm vs. Team Shag (Colt Cabana & Darren Burridge)
Matt ” Brother Runt ” Hyson & Sterling James Keenan vs. Spud & Teddy Hart
Survival of the Sickest Elimination match – Chris Hamrick, Spud, Steve Corino, Teddy Hart & Tracy Smothers vs. Abyss & Dave Moralez & Jack Storm, Matt Hyson & Sterling James Keenan
1PW First Anniversary Show (Oct. 10, 2006) Fite + customers can watch this event here
El Generico vs. El Ligero
Mad Man Manson vs. Jamie Brum
Tag Team Turmoil Match feat Damned Nation
Goldustin vs. Curry Man
European Death match – Ulf Herman vs. Iceman vs. Martin Stone
Dream Partners Tag Match – SJK & Team Supreme vs. Samoa Joe & Spud & Darkside
AJ Styles vs. Pac
1PW World Tag Team Championship Ladder match – Jonny Storm & Jody Fleisch vs. Colt Cabana & Burridge vs. Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick
1PW World Heavyweight Championship No Ropes Barbed Wire here – Steve Corino vs. Abyss
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