Kiwi Pro Wrestling
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Kiwi Pro Wrestling (KPW) is a professional wrestling promotion based in Wellington, New Zealand, started in May 2006 by veteran New Zealand wrestler Rip Morgan as a breakaway from New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling (NZWPW). Its talent pool largely consists of former NZWPW wrestlers but also includes returning veterans such as Rogue Trooper and new wrestlers such as El Ninja.
Since its formation KPW management has gone out of its way to actively involve former wrestlers recognising their invaluable experience and knowledge are essential for the growth of the federation. Bruno Becker, Bob Crozier and Juno Huia, former stars of local TV wrestling show "On the Mat", are official KPW trainers, while wrestling legends such as Steve Rickard, John Da Silva and Robert Bruce, all former champions, have thrown their support behind the fledgling promotion. Butch Miller (one half of the world famous Bushwhackers), arguably the most successful wrestler from New Zealand, has been signed up as KPW commissioner.
KPW's first show, Storm Warning, was held on June 23, 2006.
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[edit] Media Appearances
Two of KPW's wrestlers, Juice and Creed, wrestled briefly on Sunday morning children's television show What Now[1].
KPW were also on TV ONE's Good Morning show on July 6, 2006, promoting their July 7 Ring Rampage show at the Taita Community Centre[2]. There were interviews with CEO Rip Morgan and Butch Miller, as well as a tag team match featuring D-Money, Juice, Creed and H-Flame.
KPW have announced they intend to screen a programme on Triangle TV shortly.
Kiwi Pro Wrestling brought wrestling back into central Wellington in March 2007 with the announcement of their next show (Slamtime City) to be held at Wellington High School and the formation of the "Wild 4 Wrestling" training school for aspiring professional wrestlers.
[edit] Heavyweight Title History
| Wrestler: | Reign: | Date: | Place: | Event: | Notes: |
| H-Flame | 1 | 21 July 2006 | Taita, Lower Hutt | Eruption | Defeated Jonnie Juice. |
[edit] Roster
[edit] Wrestlers
- H-Flame (Current KPW Heavyweight Champion)
- Max Damage
- Dr Diablo
- Inferno
- El Ninja
- Jonnie Juice
- The Ram
- Irishman Mike Ryan
- Rogue Trooper
- Gold
- Shane O'Rourke
- Kurt Hobman
- JE. O'Rourke
[edit] Valets and Managers
- Jessie (Team Pretty, managing Jonnie Juice)
- Hollie (Team Pretty, managing Jonnie Juice)
[edit] Officials
- "Bushwhacker" Butch Miller (Commissioner)
- Charlie Roberts (Senior Referee)
- Kade Morgan (Junior Official)
[edit] Announcers
- Blair Rhodes
- "The Hype" Bobby Cool
