Grand Pro Wrestling
Grand Pro Wrestling's logo | |
| Acronym | GPW |
|---|---|
| Founded | Feb 2003 |
| Style | Professional wrestling Sports entertainment |
| Headquarters | Wigan & Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Founder | Lee Butler |
| Owner | Johnnie Brannigan |
| Formerly | Garage Pro Wrestling |
| Website | GrandProWrestling.co.uk |
Grand Pro Wrestling (formerly Garage Pro Wrestling) is one of the UK's most established and long running British professional wrestling promotion based in the North West of England.
The promotion was founded in February 2003 by former British wrestler "The Middleman" Lee Butler. Butler's association with the promotion ended shortly after in March 2004. Butler died in 2017 following a battle with cancer.
Since January 2005, GPW has been run by British wrestler Johnnie Brannigan.
The first event took place at the Monaco Ballroom, Hindley in July 2003. Events have been run regularly at the same venue ever since Making Grand Pro Wrestling the only wrestling promotion in the UK who have run the same venue for over 20 years.
The promotion is recognised for strong story telling and characters, building much of its own stars through its training school, whilst using a mixture of more recognised British talent and lesser-known names.