Australian Wrestling Grand Prix
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Australian Wrestling Grand Prix | |
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Promoter | AV Dangerously |
Original Esablishment | June 2007 |
Other Names | New World of Disorder |
Associated with | Global Backyard Wrestling Nation |
Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
The Australian Wrestling Grand Prix is a Backyard / Underground Wrestling Federation based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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History
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Warren Terra and Tenacious mid match. |
nWd Era
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 dwindle 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.
nWd ceased promoting after an individual calling himself "The Mastermind", "Kirsty Kleen", "Matt Falkner" grew jealous of he success of nWd, with nWd taking the place of his federation as Australia's Biggest, and decided to destroy the reputation of nWd and promoter AV Dangerously. At first is stories and lies were beleived by the roster however his continuous 'attacks' have become so comical (including badly photoshopped 'nude photos') that his posts are now the topic of humourous conversations. HOWEVER The Mastermind was successful in creating mistrust between several nWd members as his hacks and attacks coincided with a 'Truth Gathering Session' from two senior nWd performers. Hacker made the hacks look like it was done by the two senior Superstars but failed to take into account that nWd was more than just wrestling, it was the one thing that brought 7 groups together, become best friends and it will take a lot more then a jealous yarder to break that up. If anything it has inspired EVERYONE to succeed more than nWd did whether as a group or individually. On November 2 2009 It was revealed that the Matt Falkner character was released nWd member Konvict / Callum Gallway. Konvict was arrested for Fraud, Theft, Entering Property Without Permission and Sending Death Threats by the Queensland Police and is still facing disiplinary actions in the Queensland Judicial System
AWGP Era
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. On the February 23, 2010 edition of Backyard Wrestling Weekly, AWGP was inducted into Global Backyard Wrestling Nation.
The roster was originally made up of several yarding veterens but at the second set of tapings, the biggest debut of rookies since 2007 occured making the roster the biggest in size since 2008.
In late October 2010, AWGP-Online announced that AWGP would close so that the roster could focus on their professional careers and training. The final show is scheduled to be uploaded from December 1 2010 with a Triple Title Unification Match.
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.
AWGP on YouTube - AWGP's now single webcast uploaded Monday Afternoons / Evenings Australian Eastern Standard Time
Roster and Alumni
AWGP Era
- 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
- Ryan Phoenix - Yard Veteran
- Superstar Jacobs - Yard Veteran 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 inaugural GBYWN Australian Heavyweight Championship holder.
Visitors
- Tenacious - Professional Wrestler from Impact Pro Wrestling Australia who came to try and win the AWGP International Championship'.
nWd Era and Earlier
- Josh Ives - Performs for pro fed IPW Australia as R.I.P.
- Jason West - Went Pro for IPW for 1 match before being released
- Brady French - Retired
- Christian Bryzac - Went pro for IPW however retired to persue a Soccar Carrer
- Curtis West - Retired
- Tim Ives - Retired
- PJ Twisted - Became Pro IPW Australian Champion. Currently training with pro PWAQueensland.
- Konvict - Arrested by Police
- Sammy D - Performed Pro for IPW as Sal Capone and Spider Sam. Retired injured.
- Alexx - Released for Assault
- Jose Q - Retired
- Kid Vicious/Jaxon Hart - Moved to the United States
- Mr Insano/Kid Courage - Retired
- The Great Gaza Retired
- Rhyno Havoc / Ryan Lawless / RC Sic - Became Pro MMA Fighter
- Dee Jay Havoc Training in Pro MMA
- Aaron Hose - Retired to pursue Music Career
- Lachlan Scott - Retired to concentrate on Music and Martial Arts
- Jayden Hevner - Retired
- Ryan Ricard Released for assault and damaging property
- Jess Louise - Retired
- Tony Hetfield - Retired
- Trek - Retired
- Jess Sekulla Retired via Pregnancy
- Hardcore Hippie - Retired
- Chris Kenny - Retired
- Cynite Trained with PWAQueensland but retired injured
- Omni - Fired
- Ted Desus - Retired
- The Underlord - Retired
- Gogoreon - Retired
AWGP Championships
- AWGP Global Championship - The top (or World) title in AWGP.
- GBYWN Australian Heavyweight 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.