 Since 2020, professional wrestling and training in Wainuiomata is now run by former NZWPW wrestler, Hayden Thiele with his Valiant Pro promotion.This promotion has many former wrestlers from NZWPW such as Axl, "Rufguts" Roddy Gunn, Chad Howard and Jade Priest.NZWPW was formed in October 2003 by martial arts trainer, former New Zealand Sumo Wrestling champion and head of Petone's He Toa Sports Association, Martin Stirling.