Daniel Edler

Every time i thought the ref should stop it Warren did something to try and defend - i can see the other side of the coin and why the ref let it go as long as he could.

In terms of biggest dissapointments, i guess it's Miller and Kid Yamamoto, but in terms of being the worst on that list, even with Pudz on it, it has to be McSweeney.

You took it as humble, i took it as pompous and spoilt. He can be disappointed in himself without coming off like he's in a giant sulk. I scored it to Hieron 48/47 and judging by the outpouring on Twitter, those who i follow and have aired their opinions tend to agree in the whole. Would like to see a rematch but it would be a while in the making because of the system Bellator use. Not a criticism mind, i like the concept a lot.

Not sure if i need to spoiler tag thoughts or not, but just incase..

 

SPOILER - Highlight the black box to read

 

Torn between ebb and Ian. Both stand out highly as being interesting to read from.

All six are excellent additions to their respective cards, but it's close to impossible to choose from four on that list for me.

Many congrats

Rizzo's making a TV comeback in Bellator soon. I wasn't an avid fan when he had his last run, so am excited.

That's fucking amazing. Actually astounding.

http://ipwuk.com/sittingbourne/merchandise.php

 

Time to broaden your horizons then .

RIP Stuart, a very active wrestling fan.

Bellator 13 definately made a fan out of me - will be keeping firmly up to date.

Damn, i would've chosen a different date for our next Swanley show had i known this was when BBW were running.

For anybody who wants to see the match which won match of the year, as well of course as the headlining Pac vs. Bryan Danielson bout on the same show, and much more, here's your hook-up:

 

http://www.ipwuk.com/shop/product_info.php...afb720f64c36f35

 

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Congrats also of course to Zack for an excellent year.

Predictably, IPW:UK.

- Non Title Match: The Leaders (Sabre/Scurll) vs. The Thrillers (Haskins/Redman w/ Gilligan Gordon) (IPW:UK, 20th Feb, Birmingham)

 

- Dave Moralez vs. 'Vigilante' Johnny Moss (IPW:UK, 28th Feb, Swanley)

 

- The War To Settle The Score: Jimmy Havoc vs. Zack Sabre Jr (IPW:UK, April 30, Chatham)

 

- Unified British Tag Title Match: The Leaders (Scurll/Sabre) vs. The Thrillers (Redman/Haskins) (IPW:UK, 5th May, Sittingbourne)

 

- 'The Best In The World' Bryan Danielson vs. 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' Pac (IPW:UK, 5th May, Sittingbourne)

 

- Cruiserweight Title Match: 'The Star Attraction' Mark Haskins (w/ 'Gentleman' Gilligan Gordon) [first defence] vs. Zack Sabre Jr (IPW:UK, 28th June, Hertford)

 

- Undisputed British Tag Title Match: The Leaders (Scurll/Sabre) © vs. The Thrillers (Haskins/Redman w/ 'Gentleman' Gilligan Gordon) (IPW:UK, July 5, Sittingbourne)

 

- IPW:UK Title & All England Title Unification Match: Leroy Kincaide [All England Champion; 1st defence] vs. 'The Showstealer' Alex Shane [iPW:UK Champion; 1st defence] (IPW:UK, 13th Sep, Sittingbourne)

 

- Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match - Undisputed British Tag Titles: The Leaders (Scurll/Sabre) © vs. The Thrillers (Haskins/Redman w/ 'Gentleman' Gilligan Gordon) (IPW:UK, 13th Sep, Sittingbourne)

 

- British Cruiserweight Title Match: The Lion Kid vs. 'The Star Attraction' Mark Haskins © (IPW:UK, Nov 22, Sittingbourne)

 

- Undisputed British Tag Title Match: The Leaders (Scurll/Sabre) © vs. Stixx 'n' Malen (IPW:UK, Nov 22, Sittingbourne)

IPW:UK British National Finale. Great show top to bottom.

IPW:UK Battle Royale - The Last Orpington Stand. Packed out Orpington Halls for the final time before it was demolished .

Seconding The Leaders & The Kartel, and adding in any 2 of the 3 Thrillers (Hype/Redman/Skins).

Since it's Best Wrestler of 2008 exclusively, can i say it'd be a tragedy in my opinion if its not one of:

 

- Mark Haskins

or

- Zack Sabre Jr

 

Notables go to the regulars (Stone, Simmonz, etc), the other Thrillers (Hype, Redman and Rees, as well as Gilligan Gordon) and Marty Scurll.

There's been a lot of 'great' matches in IPW:UK this year, but matches that could honestly be considered the "Best of the Year", would be:

 

- The Zebra Kid vs Jimmy Jacobs (IPW:UK vs. The World Supershow - March, Broxbourne)

- Johnny Saint vs. Chris Hero (IPW:UK vs. The World Supershow - March, Broxbourne)

- Zack Sabre Jr vs. Mikey Whiplash (IPW:UK Royale Rewards 08 - May, Bromley)

- Johnny Moss vs. El Ligero (IPW:UK When Thunder Strikes 08 - May, Bromley)

- Six Man Tag Team No DQ Match: The Thrillers ('The Star Attraction' Mark Haskins, 'The Physical Specimen' Joel Redman & 'The Fitness' Ricky Hype) w/ 'Gentleman' Gilligan Gordon & 'Irresistible' Iestyn Rees vs. The Firm ('The Guvnor' Martin Stone, Sha Samuels, Terry Frazier) (IPW:UK When Thunder Strikes 08 - May, Bromley)

- Terry Frazier vs. Johnny Kidd (IPW:UK Unfinished Business 08 - June, Bromley)

- Martin Stone vs. Doug Basham (IPW:UK Stacked - July, Bromley)

- Martin Stone vs. Iestyn Rees (IPW:UK 4th Anniversary Tour Bromley - September, Bromley)

- Terry Frazier vs. Zack Sabre Jr (IPW:UK British National Finale - October, Bromley)

- Terry Frazier vs. 'Vigilante' Johnny Moss (IPW:UK British National Finale - October, Bromley)

- Martin Stone vs. 'The Showstealer' Alex Shane (IPW:UK British National Finale - October, Bromley)

 

Other good mentions are to basically any of the other Thrillers/Firm interaction, with the 6-man being the best of the bunch imo. Also, a mention to all of the Jon Ryan/Dave Moralez matches. They were all collectively better than one british match of the year, but there was so many its hard to chose one to reccomend.

Gotta go with ourselves. Biased perhaps, but thats the fed i've seen the most of this year obviously. Also saw RQW, SAS and PBW and enjoyed each and every one though, so best of luck to whomever wins .

If Zebra Kid had been around on the scene all year, i'd probably vote for him but as it is i'd say the best all-rounder in this country this year, from THAT list, has to be Martin Stone.

Aviv Maayan vs. JC Thunder - IPW:UK No Escape 2007The Kartel vs. Maximum Head Streetfight - IPW:UK Battle TwoFlash Barker vs. Martin Stone - IPW:UK vs. FWA Final FrontiersZebra/Travell/Jordan vs. Robinson/Voltage/Phoenix - IPW:UK vs. FWA Final FrontiersClaudio Castagnoli vs. Luke 'Dragon' Phoenix - IPW:UK Liverpool Night 1Martin Stone vs. Rhino - IPW:UK Liverpool Night 1Swiss Money Holdings vs. The Dragon Hearts - IPW:UK Liverpool Night 2Andy Boy Simmonz vs. JC Thunder - IPW:UK Royale RewardsJC Thunder vs. LT Summers - IPW:UK Buckland ReturnThe Kartel vs. Swiss Money Holding - IPW:UK 3rd Anniversary Weekender Night 1The Kartel vs. Swiss Money Holding - IPW:UK 3rd Anniversary Weekender Night 2Martin Stone vs. Kid Kash - IPW:UK McGuiness vs. Tighe In Orpington'The Star Attraction' Mark Haskins vs. Harry Mills - IPW:UK Thrilling EncounterRobbie Dynamite vs. Mikey Whiplash - IPW:UK Brawl @ The HallNot really seen any shows outside of our own this year which i remember completely clearly, which explains the biased listing.

Swiss Money HoldingThe KartelMCMG

PRIDE 33 The Second Coming - because i was there live .