One Pro Wrestling (1PW) was a British independent professional wrestling promotion based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It was founded in October 2005 by Steven Gauntley and operated until becoming inactive in September 2023, with some hiatuses in between.
History[]
In the early years, the promotion featured major international stars from the United States independent circuit such as AJ Styles, Raven, The Sandman, Al Snow, and Steve Corino. However, financial difficulties forced 1PW to briefly close in January 2007 before new investors allowed it to reopen.
Changes in ownership and management took place in 2008-2009, with figures like Dragon Aisu, Jon Cameron, El Ligero, Danny Rodd, Dan White, and Chris Garrett cycling through promotional roles attempting to stabilize the company. The promotion continued running shows approximately every 2-3 months during this period.
After another hiatus, 1PW returned in 2022 under Gauntley's leadership again. This relaunch period in 2022-2023 saw 1PW bring in a mix of international indie stars like Will Ospreay, Chris Bey, Ace Austin as well as British talents before going inactive again in late 2023.
Last Known Champions[]
| Championship | Champion(s) | Defeated | Date Won | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1PW World Heavyweight Champion | Lionheart | 28 May 2011 | Queensferry, Wales | |
| 1PW Tag Team Champion | Liam Thomson and Kid Fite | Project Ego (Kris Travis & Martin Kirby) | 15 November 2009 | Doncaster, England |
| 1PW Openweight Champion | Noam Dar | 27 May 2011 | Ellesmere Port, England |