It has developed a large, passionate fan base and gained a reputation for one of the best storytelling wrestling companies on the independent scene.

The promotion is also known for developing many already established British and European wrestlers whilst shining a spotlight on their own homegrown talents.

Names include: Bubblegum, El Ligero, Claudio Castagnoli, Joey Hayes, "Dangerous" Damon Leigh, "Juice" CJ Banks, Dylan Roberts, Danny Hope, Jack Gallagher, Martin Kirby, Ricky J. McKenzie (Sam Gradwell), Lana Austin, Ste "Bin" Man and many more.

Wrestlers that night who are still active now are Johnnie "Heresy" Brannigan, "Dangerous" Damon Leigh and Joey Hayes.

GPW took over and renamed it "Hostile Takeover" with a main event featuring Chris Hero v. Claudio Castagnoli (a last minute replacement for Benito "Benny" Cuntapay).

During GPW: "Last Orders At The Legion" in January 2005 there was a well documented riot involving both wrestlers and audience.

The storyline became very real to the passionate fan base and occurred when Alex Shane stole the British Title from then champion Damon Leigh.

GPW: "Saturday Night Showdown" in July 2005 JC Thunder faced El Ligero in a main event hardcore match.

2016 saw one of the most acclaimed British feuds of the year involving T-Bone, Bubblegum, Lana Austin, Dylan Roberts and both the British and the Heavyweight Titles, 2016 was also the first time the promotion launched their "Fast Track 4-Way" match, a match exclusive to GPW.

The person pinned in the match is no longer permitted to enter for the rest of the year, the other two not involved in the win, or the loss are allowed to re-enter next time.

In July 2018 the promotion celebrated its 15th anniversary and it was on this night that Joey Hayes ended Dylan Roberts unprecedented 694 day Heavyweight Title reign.

Johnnie "Heresy" Brannigan, "Dangerous" Damon Leigh, Joey Hayes, Sam Gradwell, Tyson T-Bone and Ste "Bin" Mann are the only grand slam winners, i.e. have held all three titles at different times.

Prior to the loss, Gallagher had successfully defended the title against Joey Hayes and in a High Stakes 4-Way Match featuring Martin Kirby, Cyanide and Dirk Feelgood.

19 June 2015, after 12 years of business, Grand Pro Wrestling opened the doors to a hall of fame.

The hall of fame was opened by company co-booker, Jiggy Walker who had organised it without owner, Johnnie Brannigan's knowledge.

Byes passed the preliminaries have been given in the past to established foreign entrants, eligible reigning Champions and "the fans choice".

On 18 September 2015 at GPW "Back To School", Dylan Roberts and Danxig defeated The Circus via pinfall.

[15] Earlier in the night, Alex Jones-Casey defeated Matthew Brooks and Jimmy Jackson to finish in third place.

2015 Rookie League final standings Winner: Danxig Second Place: Nicholas Cartier Third Place: Alex Jones-Casey Established when the promotion first started in 2003, the training school has gone from strength to strength and turned out some of the best wrestlers on the European circuit.

[16] Other notable names to have come from the school are: Joey Hayes, Damon Leigh, Danny Hope, CJ Banks, Matthew Brooks, The Island Brothers, Jet Fashion, Ste "Bin" Man, Lana Austin, Dylan Roberts, the Bad Lads and many more.