Johnnie Brannigan

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Johnnie Brannigan, born June 11th 1982, is a professional wrestler, wrestling coach and promoter known as "Heresy". His debut match was against British wrestling legend Blondie Barrett in September 2000 for the FWF. Since making his debut he has fought all over the UK, Europe and North America holding major championships in many of the organisations he has appeared for.

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Known for his hard hitting style, relentless offence and ability to draw any audience anywhere into the match his in ring character preaches heaven and raises hell. Usually leather jacket clad and with bible in hand, he quickly made a name for himself as one of the premier guys not only in the ring but on the microphone too. Able to deliver exciting interviews that underline his matches.

Johnnie Brannigan
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Ring name(s)	Heresy
Billed height	6ft 1
Billed weight	242lbs
Born	11th June 1982 Blackpool
Debut	2000

Before wrestling, Brannigan attended Kirkham Grammar School from 1989 - 2000 and then onto the University of Central Lancshire. After playing rugby for both his school and university, he eventually dropped it as his chosen sport in favour of both amateur and pro wrestling. Competing in real fight competitions in Nottingham between 2000 - 2002 and professional capacity since 2000 until present day.

In March 2005 he took full control of UK based wrestling organisation, Garage Pro Wrestling. Having been involved with the company since its conception in early 2003. He took over coaching duties at the training camp along with Damon Leigh in 2004. He still remains the head coach at GPW in their Manchester City Centre gym along with fellow trainers Damon Leigh and Andrew Dickinson aka Dirk Feelgood.

Since taking over the company GPW have gone onto produce some of the best critically acclaimed wrestling shows in Europe.

As a wrestler, he uses White Zombie "Electric Head Pt. II" as entrance music. But has also used Pantera "Cowboys From Hell" as part of his SIN days.

Among some of his trademark moves are: - "The Doctor Bomb" (Gut Wrench Sit Out Powerbomb) - "Breaking Restraints" (Elevated reverse DDT) - "Crypt Keeper Kick" (Flying Yakuza Kick) - "Devils Gate Slam" (Sidewalk Slam Variation) - "No Way Tope" (Suicide Dive) - "Welcome To The Planet M/F" (Spike DVD) - "Cruci-Plex" (Suplex Variation) - "Ice Cream Driver '99" (Michinoku Driver) - Neck Crank - Dragon Sleeper

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