On July 25th the After Hours product will find itself in a new home in the heart of Glasgow as the Blood, Sweat and Beers crew present SWA After Hours in the Classic Grand!

Possibly the most talented and frighting individual to enter a ring in Europe today, the genetic monster Johnny Moss, has put forth his demands to SWA that his next match in the NWA British Championship tournament takes place in the harsh environment of After Hours! With Moss obviously confident heading into the match, he’ll find himself drawn against an opponent who’s more than meets the eye!

That man? The highly popular, death defying and hugely talented former NWA Scottish Champion BT Gunn! Gunn has been on a roll lately and after a string of challenges he faces his toughest yet against the former British Champion Johnny Moss.

In the absence of Peter Murpphy, Eric Canyon was in full control of the event watching closely to ensure his favoured talent would have a good night. With Canyon pulling the strings, we saw events unfold that would have huge consequences for the Gathering on September 11th!

The opening match saw the ever-popular Lowlanders team up once again to make the challenge for STI’s SWA Tag Team Championship, five years after their tag team title win at the first Battlezone. The duo had an energetic defense, despite some impressive work from STI, and managed to gain a pin fall via roll up. As the Lowlanders and the crowd celebrated the titles changing hands, Canyon instantly got involved. Forcing the referee to reverse the decision, he stood at ringside and watched closely until STI gained the final victory.

September 19th, Kelvin Hall Glasgow

Once again the Gathering was a huge night of wrestling action from the best Scotland had to offer! And what a night it was with new champions crowned, era’s brought to an end old feuds revived while new ones came to a head.

As always the Money in the Bank match was a true showstealer with five young Scottish talents fighting it out to survive long enough to win a shot at the Scottish title. Unlike previous years, whoever gained the last pin within the time limit won their right to figh for the NWA Scottish Heavyweight title any time, any place anywhere. Liam Thompson was able to hold onto the shot most of the way through the match, but as the clock began to tick over in the last few minutes, chaos ensued. William Grange, Darkside, Thomspon and Kid Fite put in strong efforts throughout, even teaming up to take out a common enemy, but in the remaining few seconds of the match as the crowd chanted the ten second countdown, Scott Renwick was able to secure a pinfall over Darkside to the crowds delight.

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THE GATHERING: A CALL TO ARMS
Saturday 20th September 2008
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
Scotlands biggest show of the year kicked off in front of 1800 fans who came to see Scotland battle England in the biggest face off Scottish wrestling has had to endure.

Britain’s Most Wanted defeated The Playaz, The Nattrass Boys and Fight Club V2 (Kid Fite and Red Lightning) in a Gauntlet Match to win the SWA Tag Team Championships.
Score 1-0 Scotland.
Kicking off the show was a hugely fast paces match filled with action from the start! The Playas found themselves in the spotlight as fan favourites in front of the Scottish crowds, but in the end it was the duo of Scott Renwick & Damien O’Conor who lifted the gold by defeating Northeners the Nattrass boys and 1PW’s team of choice, Fight Club.

Zak Zodiac defeated Liam Thompson and Darkside.
Score 2-1 England.
Before the match team captain Ricky Knight came to the ring with Sweet Saraya and demanded that as there are two men representing Scotland, his man got double points for winning. After a good start for the home team Liam Thomson fell to the young English star tipping the balance in Englands favour.

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