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  1. I guess it's time for me to sack the apparently legendary 'mate down the pub', the minions, and the courier pigeon, as I've only just been made aware of the comments on here. It also took me forever to remember the password to the account. I genuinely don't come on here anymore, and haven't for a long time now, because it was just becoming really silly and unnecessary.

     

    In honesty, life has moved on a lot from the days when I'd argue out any criticism of me, you can't make everyone happy in life; and you can't be everyone's friend. I never said my past behaviour was spot on, and that it was always that bright. But it's cool, and I'm quite content to clear a couple of bits up here, just for the sake of putting the record straight.

     

    Mick is a good friend of a long time friend of mine, who he mentioned in one of his books. I met Mick in 2005. My friend caught up with him and did some work with him, and the video was recorded for me as a surprise. I honestly and truly fail to see the issue in that, or what kind of problems people find with Mick on any level, but that's something I'm content to leave alone; everyone's welcome to their opinions.

     

    Am amused the football thing still comes up. But it's about time it got spoken about properly and honestly, instead of all the tiresome rumours. If people truly did their homework on that one incident at the club (one incident in thirty three years of going, I'd say that's fair enough really), they'd know I was employed at the club at the time. I had certain members of the staff, and at the time, playing staff too; go to bat for me on a personal level. One person had a six year banning order, everyone else had two year banning orders. Mine was a six month, taken down to four months due to the various LTFC employees who spoke up for me; and was started from the date of the game in question. It was also the very least of the I believe, thirty two people arrested that day. That alone says this was an incident that whilst an error of judgement on my part, shows I wasn't particularly involved or to blame for any major wrong doing; just I'd been stupid enough to be around the situation.

     

    Since then, I've been involved in bits and pieces around the club, and I'd imagine my terms with them aren't too bad, considering at the end of the season just finished, I was allowed to propose to my now fiancee over the club's PA system at half time, during the last home game of the season.

     

    Long story short, I've got older, I quit smoking and drinking, I lost around three or more stone, I'm less interested in confrontation, and more interested in life, my fiancee, my children, and the charity work I do. I'm very blessed to work with some great charities, and some great top level UK talent either on my own shows, and my bookings to perform on other promoters shows. Quite simply, things aren't how they used to be, and whilst not the finished product; I've changed, whether people choose or want to admit it, or not. There's also always been a big difference between public, and personal, with me; as I believe many people in the business will tell you. It frustrates me, as it would anyone else, but I see no need to lose sleep over it either; as negativity breeds negativity.

     

    Anyway, I'd like to hope that clears things up. I'd like to think this post will be taken in the spirit it's intended, which is completely genuine, but it's cool either way. Thanks for your time.

  2. The one 'comment' about PTW/my mother/etc alone is both untrue, and unnecessary, and bearing in mind it came from the mouth of a 'man' who lies more than he breathes, Nick 'I spit water over people because I can't get heat any other way' Bourne; who no sane person has ever listened to in their lives - speaks volumes about how much you people dislike me, if you'll believe a scumbag like that. I mean, you might want to ask people their personal views on the bloke who's saying that before you say anything about me.

     

    The photo of me you've used is from 2007. Living in the past much? I've lost two and a half stone since then, and shaved my head. Want my new proper promo picture? At least get your facts half straight if you're going to do all this.

     

    As for the police thing, it's just a situation at football that has been blown ridiculously out of proportion (why don't you ask Bedfordshire Police? Oh, no, that'd mean not assuming things on your behalf), that has nothing to do with PTW.

     

    As for the comments about 'young females', I'll not even react to that on most levels. I'm certainly not married, and never was, I'll say that much; and my children are at a lot of PTW events (want to criticise me for that too? go ahead...some of us are proud to be a father), so if you want to assume (there's that word again, it's what people do when they only have rumour and hearsay to use against someone); go ahead. I can't stop you, but it shows how desperate people are when they have to sink to these comments. If you know me personally, you'll know I have the most amazing girlfriend who I am thoroughly unashamed to admit I am all loved up over, and am even trying to grow up for. Take the piss all you want there, because I simply don't care.

     

    On a booking note, I never book myself to 'take glory', if anything, you can ask the people I work with; all I do is book myself to help put others over, and bump around (okay, I'm not great, try asking people I work with, I'm ridiculously humble on the subject, and I'm still learning; but who the hell isnt still learning?) for the boys. Wow, what a sin, the promoter that doesn't have to do it but wants to help, gets thrown about a bit to make his lads look good.

     

    But I'll make the day of all of you, I'll tell you that I am legitimately not booking Dan Edge anymore. No, that's not a 'work', or a 'shoot', and anyone nearish to the situation will tell you that's completely genuine. Also, that wasn't the main event the night of our 'match'; as James Mason vs Johnny Kidd was. I doubt it actually will, as I have never been given any benefit of the doubt on this forum, but perhaps that will go someway to you all seeing some changes; same as the upcoming main event of PTW's October 9th show, which is James Mason vs Jonny Storm. I don't suppose either point will get the majority of you to see things even remotely differently, but I figured both things were worth a mention.

     

    Anyway, deep down I always dreamed of making your little list, and am only quite disappointed in an odd way; that I didn't make first. There's always next year, I guess, and I will now go off and promote three PTW shows in three different parts of the UK in three weeks; to attempt to overcome and come to terms with my disappointment. Eitherways, despite the inaccuracy of most of what was posted; thank you for putting me on your list. Professional/two faced enough for you?

     

    I love you guys! :thumbsup:

  3. Jason,

     

    I agree and feel you are right essentially on many levels of that post. Admittedly, I didn't realise suing would be that impossible, and wasn't aware of other comments that had been made that are granted, probably worse than this situation.

     

    I have two things in my defence. One is that anyone who feels slighted by any comment attributed to me, any person's name mentioned that is not happy and wishes to ask me directly - can contact me at info@powertripwrestling.co.uk and I am MORE than willing to clear up any problem with any person named in this utter debacle.

     

    Secondly - I have been given this : http://www.bebo.com/-Klown-

     

    And I ask any of you, to scroll down the page and check out this person's idea of humour - the 'Chris Benoit Song' with lyrics listed on the left hand side. This SURELY beyond a shadow of a doubt, to anyone with a crumb of class, shows you the kind of person that is posting these "conversations". I'm not a great person, I know I don't justify much tolerance on here; but I am still outside of wrestling a decent father of two children that I literally live for and so many people in the wrestling business know this. This 'Klown' is a person who finds the Benoit situation apparently .... FUNNY.

     

    People, please, I ask one thing of you here - I know you don't like me, that's okay, but do the math.

  4. Dean, we met last year, and you know I am fine with you and have nothing but respect for you. But importantly, Step One in proving this is all just fake and a witch-hunt, is the fact that any single person on here can email or IM Dann Read and he will clarify for fact one simple thing - I DID NOT KNOW DANN READ AT THIS POINT IN TIME, THEREFORE I COULDN'T HAVE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT HIM ON ANY LEVEL AT ALL.Like I said - you're all welcome to ask Dann personally. Maybe once you've done that, you'll accept that so much else that was posted was entire LIES as well.

  5. So let me get this right.....You cant even get your lies in order can you?That isn't Steven Gauntley's AOL IM from the time period in question, for one. That is Joe Dombrowski's, and I'm assuming you've got an Irish axe to grind with a former UCW in Ireland worker by fudging HIS email address into all of this?And I can't even begin to get into how much of that conversation has been fudged for your own apparent benefit.And now the supposed comments with Steven? You're having a laugh mate. Steven himself will stand up and tell you these are nothing more than made up lies, with someone who's clearly had a lot of time on his hands to make this up (for whatever reasons you feel it's justified to do so).I'll be looking into legal action over this. You can laugh all you want, and I know many have tried before, and I know UKFF's stance of 'we're just a medium where our members can have freedom of speech'. That's fine - but blatant bullsh*t and lies? I don't think so. This is now beyond pathetic, it's beyond forum debate; and you've overstepped the limit with this made up and created fantasised CRAP.If you love UKFF so much....then you've just done everyone on here a big disservice, because I will come hell or high water, be taking legal action. And I want to take this pathetic gossipfest of a website with me. And I'm saying no more than that from here on in.

  6. would it be wrong to post emails of AOL convos that i managed to get passed on, between Staniforth and Gauntley....

    Yes, considering myself and Steven haven't spoken on AOL IM in a very long time (try at least around a year and a half or more), so these are heavily doubtful to be legitimate. Considering Steven himself will tell you nearly everything we ever did was via EMAIL, again, these are once more very likely to be a complete fabrication.Seeing as the internet is very easy to manipulate and it's simple to cut/paste/fudge photo's etc, I will be both fascinated and amused to see what utter bullsh*t you feel obliged to come up with in what is nothing more than an apparent witch-hunt now.And if this doesn't prove that this isn't about the fact that you feel PTW isn't any good, and it's far more of a personal vendetta towards me; then I don't know what does. It proves everything I've said about certain people on here, has justification written all over it.I'm getting sick of having to come back here and post to defend myself, and this as far as I'm concerned, just shows the level of mentality on here; that instant message conversations will now be faked and manipulated just in an attempt to justify your own ends and beliefs. Oh, but because you all hate me, they're BOUND to be true; right kids?
  7. I think everyone needs to stop the personal digs at Staniforth as well, it's a little bit flaming-like

     

    You know what, Stewdogg? Maybe you're the only one in this so far, who actually 'gets it'. But it's blatant, and deliberate flaming.

     

    I feel that most people on here are not interested in Power Trip Wrestling doing well, and eventually coming together in a positive way; they just want to take shots at me. It's not 'business', it's clearly very personal; and I'm just guilty of being hotheaded and easily p*ssed off and volatile enough to react in what I'll accept isn't the most professional manner. I'm not exactly known for keeping quiet, or being tactful, if I'm not happy in life. In any other business, it might be classed as being honest. But in this business, if you have the audacity to say how you feel and be straightforward; god help you.

     

    I'd have had a lot more interest and care of what was said on here, if it was said with the right reasoning behind it. So much of what is in this thread has not been said like that. But it reminds me of a ghost from my past, one Steven Gauntley. Steven's always been criticised on a way too personal level, more than he has business too; in my view, with things brought up that are beyond poor taste and blatantly unnecessary. And this is why, whilst I'm surprisingly willing to accept there ARE good people and decent people who post on here; I'll just generalise and tar with the same brush, purely because it's quicker to do so. And this is why I've made the comments I've made that could be classed as not entirely suitable.

     

    The whole 'PTW' thing has got blown totally out of proportion. Power Trip Wrestling as a name, just basically came about by accident. When it was pointed out to me that it made 'Petey-W', I found it funny, and thought if anything it poked fun at myself somewhat; which to me was a positive. I've always had a penchant for self degrading humour on our shows, which is evidenced in last October's show, and from March this year; with the incidents with myself, the Clown and the pies. I'm not afraid to poke fun at myself, because I actually have no ego (and many close to me will tell you this) and just like to live up to the reputation of having one because it amuses me. Anyone who knows me, instead of assuming and believing comments made by people who have never even met me most of the time; knows this for fact.

     

    To me, it's summed up by the fact that I swallowed my pride somewhat a few messages back, and explained myself a bit more; and the first post made was sarcastic. One thing I do know, is that right or wrong, and whatever goes on, all of you who have to sink to the level of personal abuse that you are; are still posting and talking about me on here. You're still talking about me, and I'm finding it actually quite funny in that respect, that I clearly mean that much to you :laugh:

     

    Give me a few months, and I'll have Power Trip Wrestling turned around. But I won't be doing it to stick my middle finger up at people on here, I'll be doing it for the RIGHT reasons, and that is for everyone who works for PTW, and for all of those who have stood by me and believed we're doing something positive and stand with me in the belief of our potential. Power Trip Wrestling will never fit in on here, and be considered decent, no matter what I and we do; and with that I sign off, because I no longer care. At one point on here, not that long ago, I wouldn't have minded being in a more neutral standpoint on here; but I now feel that all that matters are the people I work with, the people who believe in Power Trip Wrestling and genuinely want it's success, and the people who come out to the shows.

  8. *EDIT*Well, I made an effort to be okay with you all, and no-one can say I didn't; I did try and speak and clear things up a little. I did try to be polite enough, in the end. And Herbie, all I ever did was ask you what your problem was with me, considering you don't know me one bit, and thank god I don't and won't ever know you. You're in no position to criticise anybody as far as I see it, considering that I've seen a hilarious MySpace photograph of some dribbling smart mark gimp of the highest degree with one promotion's tshirt on and another promotion's replica title belt over his shoulder! Professional. REAL professional. It frightened me that you're in power over anything more than your own right hand.So my final question is when are you all going to shut up? If you hate me that much, why are you all still talking? I thought you all had a life, and such amazing things to do?

  9. Okay....

     

    All day long, I've had people telling me to read all the replies on here, and I wasn't going to; because I wanted to distance myself from all of this and to walk away for good. I still will be, after this post. But some things do need to be clarified.

     

    Last night, a promoter on AOL, and a different one on MSN; contacted me when all this blew up; and told me to walk away as soon as possible and let it calm down. I appreciate them sincerely, professionally, and personally; and they know who they are. And they're people you respect, on here.

     

    I won't name names, but I am always taking advice, thoughts, feedback and such; from people in the UK Wrestling scene. And they're people that you respect as well, I can personally guarantee that. Those people know who they are, I won't name their names because I'm sure they wouldn't want to be associated with all this; and they're not in it to look good - they just want to see PTW and myself succeed and be a positive for the wrestling business, and for the business to tick over healthily.

     

    On first take, I felt UKHatGuy had nothing positive to ofer me advice wise, and nothing bar a bad tone of voice from moment one. There was no constructive criticism, in my eyes, just criticism. I felt it was the ramblings of someone who just wanted to impress his collection of friends on here with his array of cheap digs at PTW. I don't feel that much different now, but if he and others are that insistent that it was somehow meant positively; then I'll be willing to buy into it and accept that on face value he potentially meant well.

     

    My sin on this forum, and I know it's worthy of ridicule in some eyes; is that I'm not here to make friends. I have plenty of those in the business, people who care about PTW, myself, and know just how much determination and desire I have for all of this. I won't deny I often post on here tongue in cheek, and in kayfabe somewhat; and that's just my sense of humour I suppose. That, I hold my hands up to.

     

    One thing I truly can't understand, and this is aimed at those who have been to the shows and not been particularly entertained (something I CAN understand in 2007, as there were many times that I myself even, as my own worst critic, wasnt happy), and that is why people who have been out live to a show feel they can't come up to me and speak to me about it. I am a perfectly sociable, personable, easy to speak to and find person at the PTW shows; and it baffles me as to why someone such as the Streaming Freedom message poster couldn't have come up to me and spoken to me about it face to face; as I would be and always am happy to talk 'shop', and would have happily taken most points that were offered (assuming in a relatively positive manner) on board.

     

    Another aspect to be addressed is that I accept that some of the talent I have booked over the months hasn't always exactly been the best. But I ask you, how are people meant to get opportunity and the ability to move to the next level potentially; if they are not given the chance to? My analogy is as follows : How long can you play reserve or 'b' team football for, before it stunts your talent growth? You might not be ready for the first team, but how will it ever be known if it will be an option one day, if you're not given the chance? I have always looked to bring in at least one higher level/quality worker per show, at the least, to counteract the guys that aren't as good and to give them the chance to speak with them backstage.

     

    In relation to show quality, I accept the concept that if you see a film you dont like, you don't contact the director of it; but if you go for a meal and aren't impressed, you are liable to speak to management or the chef. So I stay bemused at why people haven't just come to me directly, to give their views. My email addresses are hardly hidden on the internet, and anyone with any issue or thoughts are MORE than welcome to contact me with their views at info@powertripwrestling.co.uk.

     

    This post is certainly not a exercise in damage limitation, as I still stand my beliefs and will not sell them short that I believe this forum is far too negative, far too bitchy, and is slowly self destructing the UK's wrestling scene. I appreciate the view that bad shows are just as much of a problem, but people on here really seem to think that their sh*t doesn't stink.

     

    I know so many wrestlers and others, who feel the exact same way as I do, but won't risk their reputation and possible bookings even by saying how they feel. The difference between me and them, is simple, and that is I am far more outspoken. I feel you can criticise me on a professional level all that you want to and I am fine with that, but I am not afraid to speak my beliefs, with my name attached to them; and to stand by them. I also feel that this is more than many of you on here will do.

     

    In closing, I'd encourage anyone to come out to our shows and give us a chance. Just because a few people clearly have an axe to grind with me, it doesn't mean the PTW wrestlers shouldn't be given a look at. I am actively improving, and changing the entire face of PTW; as many roster members will tell you. Things are going to be scaled down to a more 'traditional' approach in the future, and this was decided in late February; and is nothing to do with this situation on here. I'm guilty of trying to book too many people, and trying to give work and opportunity to those who sometimes, I accept, may not deserve it. So feel free to criticise me for attempting to be a good person, in a business that is built on being two faced, smarmy, and pretentious.

     

    I actually thank you for your time reading this, and I'd like to hope it would calm down the vultures, but knowing my luck; due to this being emotionless black and white text on a monitor screen - something is bound to be taken the wrong way and in the wrong context.

     

    But to prove that I have no bad feelings on the way out of the UKFF door, I am more than willing to knock a couple of pounds off of a relevant ticket price to anyone who contacts me at info@powertripwrestling.co.uk and wishes to come out to one of our shows - purely to encourage you to come out and see that PTW is not as bad as has been claimed on here by those with their own agenda. Once again, I thank you for your time, and hope this is read in the genuine and honest way that I have written it.

     

    Thanks,

    Peter.

  10. I said to myself I'd not reply....Still, who cares, it's only a message board, eh? StreamingAssumedName....If it was that bad, instead of on here, why not say something TO me on the night? I'd listen, assuming it was said respectably instead of the overly personal tone taken.Or is that far too rational thinking for you?It was my son's birthday. So I brought him into it for the night. Do I give one damn what you think about that? No I don't. Want to tell him to his face he doesn't belong in there? It's called a bit of harmless fun, in an overly serious business of people up their own arse (present company included), and if you cant accept that; well it's not me with the problem.This forum can rot. As far as I'm concerned, all of the self righteous egotistical get themselves noticed allegedly "smart" marks on here can go to hell. Though, to me, you're already there. PTW doesn't need UKFF to draw fans. We've had one hand's worth come out in 14 months. From here on in, PTW will be the only UK promotion with the balls to stand with our middle finger up at UKFF and say "screw you, we dont NEED you". And we'll be proud of the fact, that unlike a lot of the people in the UK wrestling scene who hate this forum but won't admit it - we're clear in how we feel, and we stand by it.So have fun talking about us. Because that's all you're doing. It's not as if we're on forums talking about you! And that's all that I need to say.This is PTW signing off the forum that is single handedly killing UK Wrestling with its arrogant and selfish members, far more than any "bad" show; for good.

  11. *EDIT* Note to self, never criticise smart marks on their own hallowed ground because they all come out swinging their keyboards in defence of each other.

     

    For the record, Leon X and Jim Brooks are LONG gone, and I agree were worthless in the ring and in life; but financial backing was the ONLY reason they were booked.

     

    So please, feel free to talk all you want, we're flattered you're spending so much time talking about something you so clearly 'hate' so much.

     

    Peter.

  12. Power Trip Wrestling present "Against The World", Saturday 31st May 2008. Here's the latest news....

     

    SECOND CONTENDER ADDED!

     

    In what will be a Three Way Contenders Match, where the winner becomes No 1 Contender to the PTW Heavyweight Title; we have now added the mysterious Gold Thunder into the mix, and he will face off against 'The Dark Angel' Mayhem w/Dan Edge. All that is left to know now, is who is the boss's "mystery choice"? With Peter Staniforth's infamously large address book, this could be pretty much anyone....from anywhere. Peter is well known for loving to stir things up, and everyone is waiting to see who his choice will be.

     

    IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TAG TEAMS!

     

    It's time for something new in PTW, and that will be a match that is titled "Six Tag Team Rumble Gauntlet - Over The Top Rope Elimination - Winning Team Stays On!". Two teams will start, for a team to be eliminated from the match; one of it's members has to go over the top rope. The team with two members will stay on, and another team will enter; with winner stays on rules. The tag teams that have stepped up to the plate in this one, are Paul McSherry & Kevin Carter, 'The Enforcers' Braddock & Frantastic, Mean N' Green (Anton Green & Maverick) w/Mr Tenacious, Youth Gone Wild (Will Davison & Ant Lacayo), 'The Natural Superstars' Darren Mason & Nathan Irwin; and Aphrodite & Mikey The Pikey. Who will stand tall in the ring at the end of this one?

     

    WHAT AND WHEN :

     

    Power Trip Wrestling present "Against The World", Saturday 31st May 2008.

     

    WHERE :

     

    Marriots School, Telford Avenue, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0AN.

     

    TIMES :

     

    Doors Open : 6.00pm

    Show Starts : 6.30pm

     

    TICKETS :

     

    Adults

  13. Power Trip Wrestling present "Against The World, on Saturday 31st May 2008, and we're back in Stevenage! All the details are below, for the show; but before that we've got the big news to tell you....

     

    LATEST PTW NEWS FOR MAY 31ST'S SHOW:

     

    * The main event for the evening, will be a Cruiserweight 6 man tag team match, but with a special stipulation attached; which is if PTW Cruiserweight Champion G 'The Ghetto Superstar' were to get pinned, the PTW Cruiserweight Title WILL change hands. The two teams are as follows, G 'The Ghetto Superstar'

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