WELCOME TO POWER TRIP WRESTLING:
Power Trip Wrestling (PTW) is a Luton, Bedfordshire based professional
wrestling company that utilises some of the top UK grappling stars;
alongside a passion for discovering and giving opportuinity to the sport’s
upcoming domestic talent. PTW are a family run business that extol the
virtues of a fun family friendly product, which is something becoming
increasingly rare in the world of professional wrestling. PTW do this, and
still keep somewhat of a likeably rebellious approach and slight defiance
to them, whilst carrying a reputation for being loud; and not living by
the "rules" of the British Wrestling establishment. Power Trip Wrestling are streamed worldwide to watch at www.hybrident.tv and new content can be watched every Thursday on the website.
PTW have been twice featured on seperate Sky Digital channels, which is
quite an achievement considering no direct affiliation with any. In 2008,
a documentary entitled "Wrestling with Disablity" was shown on Sky,
featuring PTW's disabled wrestler (who is in fact, the only disabled
wrestler in the United Kingdom) Dan Edge; about his battle with cerebral
palsy and his inspiring achievements in both professional wrestling and
life itself. In 2009, a documentary was shown upon PTW's profoundly deaf
wrestler, Sean Midnight; and his determination to be a role model for the
deaf community all over the UK. Interviews and related media to Sean Midnight, has lead Power Trip Wrestling to be mentioned and coverage on the official BBC website also. As you will tell from this paragraph, PTW
is a company that does not discriminate; if you're considered to have
talent, and something to offer the show, then whatever your situation -
you'll be given a chance to prove it.
The UK branch of the Make a Wish Foundation have placed Power Trip Wrestling on file to help grant wishes of ill children and teenagers. As you can imagine, all at Power Trip Wrestling are very proud to have this association. In addition to this, all Power Trip Wrestling wrestlers are professionally trained, and we do not agree with children or anyone attempting to recreate or reproduce the actions on our shows. We appreciate the position that we are in, where wrestlers are looked at as 'role models' by and for children and young teenagers; and we want to live up to that in a positive respect. We have done many charity shows for causes such as breast cancer (July 2007), Comic Relief (March 2009), local schools (April 2009); and have also worked with "Wicked!", a film crew based on working with the deaf
community; which can be seen on Sky Digital Channel 539 - Virgin Media 233 - Freeview 87.
As a promotion PTW are always expanding into other areas, with PTW shows having taken place in Stevenage in November 2007, and April 2008, PTW shows taking place on a campsite in the Isle of Sheppey, Kent (both in 2008 and 2009); and three PTW shows having taken place in Yorkshire in 2008. In June 2009, PTW Promoter Petey Staniforth and Dan Edge appeared on BBC Radio Northampton in what was a well received interview; about the fact Power Trip Wrestling shows would be held in Northamptonshire in July 2009, which has already lead to PTW's involvement and participation in Wellingborough's Party in the Park and Carnival outdoor events, and also Rushden's Party in the Park outdoor event. PTW Promoter Petey Staniforth has also appeared on BBC Radio Northampton on a semi regular basis since then. All shows went particularly successfully, were well received by fans and relevant councils, and PTW have been invited back to participate the following year. And in what is something quite groundbreaking, PTW have working relationships with the SHWA (Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance), in Australia, WSA (Wrestling School Austria), in Austria, with UKW (UK Wrestling Experience) in Yorkshire, England, with the UWA (Urban Wrestling Alliance) in NorthEast England; and other promotions worldwide.
Power Trip Wrestling shows have featured wrestlers who have performed at the
highest level, such as at the time WWE-contracted superstars Blackjack
Phoenix and Lance Malibu, as well as British talent seen on the
most-watched wrestling show in the world, WWE Raw;, such as Andy Boy
Simmonz who was featured on the programme in 2007. In 2008, PTW have
featured European talent such as Roberto 'The Bull' Lequimez and Dr
Gangreen, American independent talent such as Al-Jihad (from the New York
area); and are always open and accessible for outside talent to come in
and work for them, as this is a benefit to all concerned and also the
fans! We have also worked with current TNA roster member Brutus Magnus,
who is also known as "Oblivion" from the current incarnation of Gladiators
on Sky One.
Also in 2008, Power Trip Wrestling undertook their first ever Summer
Tour; in July and August, which led to six shows in six weeks taking place
on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent; and our return there in the Summer of 2009.
These shows have seen PTW working with well known child actor Jay
Borthwick of BBC Eastenders; fame. Jay is not our only celebrity friend,
as we can also include such names as well known sports & celebrity psychic
Dean 'Midas' Maynard, and former Luton FC/West Ham United/USA National
Team goalkeeper Ian Feuer amongst our fans as well.
PTW proudly displays the best in UK talent, with performers including
Jonny Storm, Stixx, El Ligero, Mad Man Manson, and Bingo Ballance having a
wider national presence having regularly appeared on Sky Digital; and
veterans such as Johnny Kidd and Keith Myatt having a pedigree that
extends all the way back to the days of ITV's World of Sport programme.
PTW also provides a platform for the promising future stars of British
Wrestling, with the likes of Scott Annette, Richard Parliment, G 'The
Ghetto Superstar', Jimmy Havoc; and others who are more impressive with
every passing show.
PTW can also boast some unlikely honours, including the aforementioned
tour where they worked with BBC Eastenders; acting star Jay Borthwick.
Other interesting facts include PTW Promoter Petey Staniforth's appearance
in Luton Town Football Club's matchday programme (a two page article in
December 2008), G 'The Ghetto Superstar's acting career, as he has
appeared as an extra on 'Eastenders' and 'The Bill', PTW's primary female
wrestler, Tiffany Wantsmore, once won an episode of BBC's 'The Weakest
Link'; Mikey the Pikey (Jem Brown) has appeared on programmes on Sky One
and Bravo, and is a trained stunt man. One thing for sure at Power Trip
Wrestling, is that we're not your generic company; we're all some kind of
character and have something 'different' about us!
We have a strong disapproval of 'backyard' wrestling, and openly encourage anyone wishing to become a part of professional wrestling to actively search for an approved and credible wrestling school. At PTW, we currently recommend one in Northampton, please contact us for more details and information. We also have a fully qualified first aider present at all PTW shows.
