Australian Wrestling Grand Prix
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The Australian Wrestling Grand Prix is a Backyard / Underground Wrestling Federation based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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History
Version 1
AWGP was originally known as the New World of Disorder (nWd). nWd began in June 2007 under the name Brisbane Pro Wrestling however later changed their name to Wrestling Entertainment Queensland due to the controversy using the word Pro. nWd was founded on the basis of three already exsisting federations, Total Nonstop Teenage Wrestling based bayside/northside Brisbane, Australian Wrestling League based Southside Brisbane and Full Throttle Wrestling Academy based in Caboolture/Bribie Island. nWd was originally to be an alliance between these federations producing a weekly webcast from each federation.
However numbers began to dwindal and in June 2008, the three federations joined forces to form one promotion making tapings and meetings easier for everyone. With the purchase of a low-level ring, and the introduction of Pro Training, nWd became the revolutionary force in Amature Sports Entertainment. nWd soon began promoting regular events and in early 2009 moved into a pro ring on the Gold Coast. In April 2009, nWd took time off to recharge their batteries and start fresh in 2010.
Version 2
AWGP returned to it's former glory when the superstars reunited to produce all new matches and featurettes. Several traditional concepts would remain however with the injection of new blood and new attitude, AWGP is set to bring the best in Aussie Underground Wrestling.
Webcasts
AWGP decided to present a spread out presentation of wrestling meets instead of uploading all at once allowing for the extension of storylines. Webcasts are commonly one YouTube Video in length with occasionally extending into a second or third video for the extra special matches. Webcasts are seperated into chapters to allow easier archiving and storyline seperation.
SuperSlam - The Primary and Debut webcast. SuperSlam was orginally conceived to be the secondary webcast in 2009. SuperSlam is uploaded on Wednesday afternoons Australian Eastern Time / Wednesday Morning American Eastern Time.
Underground - The secondary webcast which was created to compliment SuperSlam. With the rating success of SuperSlam and the demand to spread the storylines out a bit more, Underground is set to heavily concentrate on the Championship defences and promos of the wresters.
Roster and Staff
Regulars
- AV Dangerously - Owner and Announcer. AV also produces DVD presentations for the Pro Australiasian Wrestling Federation. AV has also performed for Impact Pro Wrestling Australia, Australian Championship Wrestling Alliance and trained with the Pro Wrestling Alliance Australia. AV is considered the Paul Heyman of Backyard Wrestling for his reputation of pissing off the pro's and breaking the rules of wrestling.
- Atticus Floyd - Yard Veteran and former promoter of the North Brisbane Wrestling Alliance
- Crimson Genocide - Debuted March 2008
- Darkstar - Origin's unknown. He just turns up. Younger brother of Infringment
- Hanson - AWGP Rookie
- J-War - AWGP Rookie
- Infringment - The creature and most decorated former champion. Infringment has performed in the most yard federations.
- Keiran Shaw - Keiran is one AWGP's longest serving roster members having debuted in June 2007.
- Spanky the Clown Prince - The Clown Prince of Grime
- Superstar Jacobs - Yard Veteren and Commissioner of AWGP.
- Warren Terra - AWGP's tribute to the troops. Terra is a trained Pro Wrestler and Head Trainer in AWGP.
- Zac Shaw - The second of AWGP's longest serving roster members and the inaugral GBYWN Australian Heavyweight Championship holder.
Visitors
- Tenacious - Professional Wrestler from Impact Pro Wrestling Australia who came to try and win the AWGP International Championship'.
AWGP Championships
- AWGP International Championship - The top (or World) title in AWGP.
- GBYWN Australian Heavyweigt Championship - AWGP's secondary but equally as prestigious title. It is recognised by the GBYWN world-wide alliance.
- AWGP Smashmouth Championship - 24/7 Hardcore title and the longest continuous title in Australia Yard Wrestling having been established in 2007.