A Night Meant for Celebration Ends in Betrayal: Alpin Criss Attacked at Premier Wrestling Ceremony

What was meant to be one of the most emotional and historic nights in Premier Wrestling history turned into a moment that will be talked about for years to come.

Premier Wrestling proudly announced that Alpin Criss would be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour reserved for individuals whose impact on the industry goes far beyond championships and win–loss records. Fans from across the grid gathered to celebrate a man whose innovation helped shape modern pro-wrestling as we know it.

Alpin Criss wasn’t just a competitor — he was a pioneer.

Long before advanced wrestling systems became the standard, Alpin changed everything by creating the first ever non-poseball wrestling HUD and passing it out FREE to all performers, a breakthrough that helped launch true, fluid pro-wrestling and allowed performers to tell stories in ways that were never possible before. That contribution alone cemented his legacy, influencing generations of wrestlers and promotions that followed.

The atmosphere in the arena was electric. Fans cheered, shared memories, and prepared to witness a well-earned moment of recognition.

Then Vince Aftermath entered the ring.

Chosen to present the award, Vince stood before Alpin and the crowd, microphone in hand. What followed initially felt heartfelt — words of respect, acknowledgment of Alpin’s influence, and praise for the doors he opened for the industry. For a brief moment, it seemed like the perfect ending to a legendary career.

But it was all a lie.

In a shocking revelation, Vince Aftermath admitted that he had been harboring a grudge for over 17 years. A resentment buried deep, festering in silence, waiting for the perfect moment. And that moment was now.

Without warning, Vince turned on Alpin Criss.

What followed was a brutal attack in the center of the ring with help from The Ace, carried out in front of the very fans who came to celebrate Alpin’s achievements. The ceremony descended into chaos as Vince unleashed years of anger and bitterness, using the Lifetime Achievement Award as nothing more than bait.

Security rushed the ring. Officials tried to intervene. Fans watched in disbelief as one of Premier Wrestling’s most respected figures was assaulted on what should have been his night.

The question now isn’t just why Vince Aftermath waited so long — it’s what happens next.

Premier Wrestling has always been built on respect for the craft, the performers, and the history of the industry. An attack of this magnitude, especially during a moment meant to honour innovation and legacy, will not go unanswered.

Alpin Criss’s contributions can never be erased. His influence lives on in every match that uses systems born from his vision. But Vince Aftermath has ensured that this story is far from over.

What was meant to be a celebration of the past has ignited a firestorm for the future — and Premier Wrestling will never be the same again.