2026-06-13 Poznań

PpW Inicjatywa Wrestling

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Inicjatywa Wrestling (Wrestling Initiative) was a show by PpW Ewenement, the first one to be held at the Rozbrat complex in Poznań, an alternative culture and squatting centre. It was also the first proper PpW event in the city. Although the organization already held showcases at the Poznań International Fair beer festival, they were non-canon to PpW's product, serving as a place for experimentation with rookies, new gimmicks and personas.

Build-up

The event was announced via PpW's social media on 21.04.2026.
PpW began revealing the card on 18.05.2026, with the first match - Mutant vs Johnny Blade - marking the return of the Ultraviolent stipulation, last seen in January at Jednak Hardcore (not counting the show in Tokyo).
On 27.05.2026 PpW announced a match between Antoni Ocean, Biesiad Strong, Mister Z and Boro in a stipulation previously unseen in the promotion: a Fans Bring Weapons Match.
On 1.06.2026 PpW announced Olgierd vs Gabriel Queen for the PpW Championship. Olgierd had recently lost the gold to Queen at Ledwo Legalne 6, which makes this match a chance for him to regain the title after just a month.
On 5.06 PpW announced Jacob Crane vs "Fox" Jakub. Crane submitted the leader of Zmowa, Mister Z, at Ledwo Legalne 6, and now he aims to defeat the stable's next member.
In an Instagram reel published on 6.06.2026, after dispatching Zmowa at More Brutal than Metal 2, Goblin and Gustav Gryffin were sharing a kebab at an outdoor table, and thinking about a dessert to go along with it. Goblin wanted some baklava, which was unfortunately not available. But the two figured out there should be some in Poznań. A day later, PpW announced they are indeed getting some Baklava: the German team of Aytaç Bahar and Joshua Amaru, most recently seen at Ewenement Haze back in 2024.
On 9.06.2026 Rodzina represented by Vic Golden & Oskar Alexander, currently on their way to conquer PpW's tag team division, were given The Grind to clash against - a German tag team of Laurance Roman and Nick Schreier. Laurence had previously worked for MZW, and Nick had also made an appearance at Ewenement Haze.
The final match on the card, unveiled on 11.06.2026, was Isnorr vs Bartosz Plata.

Card

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No. Results Details
1 Jacob Crane d. "Fox" Jakub via Submission
2 Rodzina: Vic Golden & Oskar Alexander d. The Grind: Laurance Roman & Nick Schreier Tag Team Match
3 Isnorr d. Bartosz Plata
4 Boro d. Antoni Ocean and Biesiad Strong and Mister Z Fans Bring Weapons Four-Way Match
5 Bad Trip: Goblin & Gustav Gryffin d. A Bite of Baklava: Aytaç Bahar & Joshua Amaru PpW Tag Team Championship Tag Team Match
6 Gabriel Queen(c) d. Olgierd PpW Championship
7 Mutant d. Johnny "Bullson" Blade Ultraviolent Match

No. Participants Details
1 "Fox" Jakub vs Jacob Crane
2 The Grind: Laurance Roman & Nick Schreier vs Rodzina: Vic Golden & Oskar Alexander Tag Team Match
3 Bartosz Plata vs Isnorr
4 Antoni Ocean vs Biesiad Strong vs Boro vs Mister Z Fans Bring Weapons Four-Way Match
5 A Bite of Baklava: Aytaç Bahar & Joshua Amaru vs Bad Trip: Goblin & Gustav Gryffin PpW Tag Team Championship Tag Team Match
6 Gabriel Queen(c) vs Olgierd PpW Championship
7 Johnny "Bullson" Blade vs Mutant Ultraviolent Match

Cast and crew

Host, Ring Announcer: OG Michael HT
Referees: Sędzia Seweryn, Sędzia Karol, Sędzia Kornel
Commentary: Istociarz

Highlights

The event suffered delays due to weather. Initially set to begin at 19:00, it was pushed back an hour, which fortunately let a brief rainy storm pass before the start. Some fans were only protected by makeshift tarps strung over trees which proved to be inadequate.
The four-way Fans Bring Weapons match saw an intervention by a "disguised" Mutant wearing a paper bag over his head, but wielding the signature snow shovel. This let Boro pin Antoni Ocean for the win.
Olgierd entered not to his usual theme, but to Sen o Warszawie, as sung by Legia Warszawa fans at their stadium. Only after a lengthy entrance routine inciting the fans with his Legia scarf, did his regular theme play briefly.
His opponent, Gabriel Queen, proudly hails from Poznań, and was positioned as the local hero. Appropriately, the local football team Lech Poznań defended their championship in the 2025/2026 Polish football league season, while Legia came sixth.
Later in that match Zmowa tried to assist the former Champion Olgierd. Mister Z and Jakub were however quickly dispatched by Bad Trip, who rushed in to even out the odds for Queen.

References

Cagematch event page
Full show on PpW VOD (requires paid subscription)
Facebook post announcing the event

Gallery

Official poster, featuring Gabriel Queen and Mister Z.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Mutant vs Johnny Blade.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Antoni Ocean vs Biesiad Strong vs Mister Z vs Boro.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Olgierd vs Gabriel Queen.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Jakub vs Jacob Crane.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Gustav Gryffin & Goblin vs Aytaç Bahar & Joshua Amaru.
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Laurance Roman & Nick Schreier vs Vic Golden & Oskar Alexander. (Note the typo: Laurence.)
Official PpW Facebook
Image announcing Isnorr vs Bartosz Plata
Official PpW Facebook