Brandon Groom

Title History

• NWA Oklahoma Heavyweight title defeating ?????? ();
• SRPW (Steel Rage Pro Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating ?????? ();
• NWA Universal Oklahoma Tag Team titles w/American Anarchy defeating ????? & ????? ();
• OPW (Oklahoma Pro Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/?????? defeating ????? & ????? ();
• OCW (Oklahoma Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating ?????? ();
• ComPro heavyweight title defeating Draven Cross (March 14, 2009);
• LXW heavyweight title defeating AJ Kirsch (February 17, 2013);
• BBPW Oklahoma title defeating Warhammer (April 19, 2014);
• BBPW Oklahoma title winning a 5-way match (April 28, 2017);
• BBPW Oklahoma title defeating Cody Burns (July 29, 2017);

Career Highlights

Brandon Groom:

• April 7, 2001–Jakked: K-Kwik defeated Brandon Groom.
• July 28, 2001–FC !BANG!: Brandon Groom defeated Ax Stevens to win the United States title.
• September 29, 2001–Funkin Conservatory: Osamu Nishimura defeated Brandon Groom to win the United States Title..
• November 21, 2001–FC !BANG!: Osamu Nishimura defeated Brandon Groom to win the United States title.
• January 27, 2002–OCW: Brandon Groom defeated Vinnie Valentino to retain the OCW Heavyweight Title..
• June 2, 2002–Oklahoma Championship Wrestling: Splash Jackson & Brian Lockwood defeated Butch Dalton & Brandon Groom..
• July 28, 2002–OCW: Brandon Groom defeated Luc Lapointe and Dexter Hardaway in a 3-WAY..
• August 17, 2002–Southern States Super 8: Brandon Groom defeated Lord Humongous..
• December 28, 2002–WWE Smackdown (Velocity) : Matt Hardy defeated Brandon Groom..
• December 29, 2002–WWE Heat: Michael Hutch defeated Brandon Groom in a dark match.
• April 12, 2003–WLW: Brandon Groom defeated Big Daddy Moore.
• October 11, 2003–Professional Championship Wrestling: Mike Foxx defeated Brandon Groom..
• November 17, 2003–WWE RAW: Brandon Groom was one of the security guards..
• November 23, 2003–Steel Rage Pro Wrestling: Brandon Groom defeated Chris Matthews..
• October 4, 2003–WLW: Brandon Groom defeated T-Money. Miss Natural and T-Money defeated Brandon Groom and Summer Rain.
• January 1, 2004–WWE SmackDown! (Velocity): Jaime Noble defeated Brandon Groom..
• January 4, 2004–HEAT: Rico defeated Brandon Groom.
• May 2, 2004–WWE RAW (Heat): The Hurricane & Rosey defeated Brandon Groom & Jason Bates..
• June 2004: Brandon Groom (with valet Summer Rain) made several appearances for Cory Maclin’s Memphis Wrestling..
• September 9, 2004–WWE Smackdown (Velocity): Booker T defeated Brandon Groom..
• December 5, 2004–Steel Rage pro Wrestling: Brandon Groom defeated Bobby Burns..
• December 19, 2004–SRPW: The New Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Bernard Funk) defeated Brandon Groom & Pork Chop..
• January 2, 2005–Steel Rage Pro Wrestling: “Bonecrusher” Bobby Burns w/Flamon Raymon defeated Brandon Groom..
• January 16, 2005–SRPW: The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Bernard Funk) beat The prophet & Brandon Groom w/Summer Rain..
• January 18, 2005–Southern Championship Wrestling: Brandon Groom w/Summer Rain beat Aaron Neil & Tyler Bateman in a 3-WAY..
• February 11, 2005–Steel Rage Pro Wrestling: Brandon Groom defeated “Bonecrusher” Bobby Burns in a “Best 2/3 Falls Match”
• February 26, 2005–SRPW: Brandon Groom defeated Terry Montana and Bobby Burns w/Flamon Raymon in a Triple Threat..
• ~(2nd Show) Cade Sydal & Brandon Groom & Timmy J & X Cal beat Flamon Raymon & Bobby Burns, Renegade & Bernard Funk..
• March 28, 2005–WWE RAW: Brent Albright & Kevin Fertig defeated Eddie Atlas & Brandon Groom in a dark match..
• May 13, 2005–NEW/IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Superstar Steve.
• May 21, 2005–SRPW: Brandon Groom w/Summer Rain defeated X-Division Champion Shane Morbid in a Non-title match..
• June 24, 2005–NWA Universal: The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) defeated American Anarchy & Brandon Groom..
• July 22, 2005–NWA Universal (Chris Candido Cup): Andy Douglas defeated Brandon Groom w/Summer Rain..
• July 23, 2005–NWA U: American Anarchy & Brandon Groom w/Summer Rain beat Slam Shady & Michael Barry w/Sassy Merlot..
• October 5, 2005 — CWE: Matt Morgan defeated Timmy J and The Prophet and Brandon Groom in a 4-WAY $10000 Challenge..
• October 22, 2005–Mid South Wrestling Alliance: Doink the Clown defeated Brandon Groom w/ Summer Rain..
• December 17, 2005–Tornado Pro Wrestling: AWOL defeated Brandon Groom
• April 19, 2006–Fellowship of Christian Wrestling: Brandon Groom & Angel w/Summer beat Bobby Burns & Shawn Kross w/Leather.

Florida Championship Wrestling:

• January 8, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Chris Gray and Brandon Groom in a 3-WAY..
• January 12, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Tommy Taylor defeated Brandon Groom and Chris Gray in a 3-WAY..
• January 19, 2008–FCW: Kevin Kiley defeated “Greek God” Brandon Groom and “Campus Legend” Brad Allen in a 3-WAY..
• January 29, 2008–FCW: Sheamus & Hade Vansen & Sinn Bowdee beat Brandon Groom & Tommy Taylor & Brad Allen..
• February 5, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Nic Nemeth & Brad Allen defeated Brandon Groom & Tommy Taylor..
• February 12, 2008–FCW: 7 FT Giant Titan (w/Mosca) defeated Brandon Groom & Tommy Taylor in a Handicap Match..
• February 15, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Christopher Gray defeated Brandon Groom and Tommy Taylor in a 3-WAY..
• February 19, 2008–FCW: “Handsome” Heath Miller & “Sterling” Steve Lewington defeated Brandon Groom & Greg Jackson..
• July 12, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Jay Bradley & Afa Jr. defeated Greg Jackson & Brandon Groom..
• July 19, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Joe Henning & Kevin Kiley defeated Mike Kruel & Brandon Groom..
• August 9, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Black Pain defeated Brandon Groom..
• September 9, 2008–Florida Championship Wrestling: Brandon Groom defeated Tookie Tucker..
• October 25, 2008–FPWA: Brandon Groom defeated Eddie Taurus.
• April 18, 2009–IZW: Angel Williams defeated Brandon Groom.
• May 16, 2009–IZW: Blake Albright defeated Brandon Groom.
• May 17, 2009–AWFUL: Brandon Groom vs. Shane Morbid in the 1st round, ended in a double count-out.
• May 23, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Eric Rose to qualify for the Impact Chamber.
• May 30, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Austin Tacious.
• June 13, 2009–IZW: IZW Impact Division champion Dane Griffin defeated Brandon Groom to retain the title.
• June 20, 2009–IZW: Randy Price defeated Austin Tacious, Brandon Groom and Eric Rose and Ky-ote Joe in a 4-way match to become #1 contender for the Impact Division title.
• June 27, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Shane Rawls.
• July 18, 2009–IZW: Blake Albright defeated Brandon Groom.
• July 25, 2009–IZW: John O’Malley defeated Brandon Groom.
• August 15, 2009–IZW: Johnny Z defeated Brandon Groom.
• August 22, 2009–IZW: Shawn Rawls defeated Brandon Groom.
• September 5, 2009–IZW: John O’Malley defeated Brandon Groom.
• September 12, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Shawn Rawls by count-out.
• September 19, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Austin Tacious and John O’Malley in a 3-way match to become #1 contender for the Impact Division title.
• September 22, 2009–ECW on SyFy: Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov defeated Brandon Young and Dustin Brady.
• September 26, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Impact Division champion Randy Price by disqualification. Randy Price retains the title.
• October 3, 2009–WLW: Brandon Groom and Jason Jones defeated Danny Duggan and Justin James.
• December 26, 2009–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Montego Seeka in the 1st round. Brandon Groom defeated Dane Griffin, Jermaine Johnson and Randy Price in a 4-way elimination match to win the IZW Christmas Cash tournament.
• January 9, 2010–IZW: Bernie D, Brandon Groom and Kevin Morgan defeated Dane Griffin, John O’Malley and Shane Rawls.
• January 23, 2010–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Wage.
• January 30, 2010–IZW: Dane Griffin defeated Brandon Groom.
• February 20, 2010–ComPro: ComPro Showtime champion Ignition defeated Brandon Groom to retain the title.
• July 10, 2010–ComPro: Brandon Groom defeated Steven Sterling.
• September 1, 2011–WWE Superstars: Brodus Clay defeated Brandon James.
• October 5, 2002–WWE Smackdown: Wade Barrett defeated Brandon Groom.
• November 17, 2012–ComPro: Brandon Groom vs. Richie Adams ended in a no contest.
• February 23, 2013–IZW: Brandon Groom defeated Damon Windsor.
• October 9, 2013–Rockstar Pro: CW Scott and Michael defeated Brandon James and Mason Price.
• October 26, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Brandon James defeated Mason Price.
• November 6, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Wrestling’s Horror Story (Eric Fallen and Shawn Draven) defeated Brandon James and Mason Price.
• November 13, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Smart Bombs Deluxe (Bruce Grey and Jon Murray) defeated Brandon James and Mason Price.
• November 20, 2013–Rockstar Pro: The Squad (Ganger, Matt Brannigan and Tom McClane) defeated Andrew Stryker, Brandon James and Mason Price.
• November 28, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Team Guffman (Brock Guffman, CW Scott, Ganger, Michael and Tom McClane) defeated Team Hooks (Brandon James, Hooks, Mason Price, Ron Mathis and The Great American Beast) in a tag team elimination match.
• December 4, 2013–Rockstar Pro: The Squad (Ganger and Tom McClane) defeated Brandon James and Mason Price.
• December 11, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Brandon James vs. Jon Murray ended in a no contest.
• December 13, 2013–Rockstar Pro: Dirty South (Pompano Joe and Trice) defeated Brandon James and Mason Price.
• February 12, 2014–Rockstar Pro: Benjamin Kimera, Brandon James and Mason Price defeated CW Scott, Jim Hutchinson and Michael.
• March 28, 2014–Bartlesville Brawl: Brandon Groom defeated Brian Breaker.
• July 12, 2014–BELIEVE 76: Blake Archer and Brandon Groom defeated Leo Brien and Mike Patrick.
• July 19, 2014–USCW: Chico Adams defeated Brandon Groom.
• July 26, 2014–RPW: RIOT heavyweight champion Rhett Giddins defeated Brandon Groom to retain the title.
• July 29, 2014–BELIEVE 77: Brandon Groom defeated Gabriel Black.
• August 3, 2014–BELIEVE 78: Brandon Groom defeated Chico Adams.
• August 16, 2014–BELIEVE 79: Chico Adams and Gabriel Black defeated Brandon Groom and Russell Payne.
• August 17, 2014–BELIEVE 80: Brandon Groom defeated Russell Payne.
• August 19, 2014–BELIEVE 81: Aaron Epic defeated Brandon Groom.
• September 19, 2014–BELIEVE 84: Brandon Groom defeated Joey Mayberry.
• October 4, 2014–BELIEVE 86: Leo Brien and Mike Patrick defeated Brandon Groom and Sweet Thang Willie.
• April 4, 2015–ComPro: ComPro Oklahoma X Division champion Paul Puertorico defeated Brandon Groom by disqualification to retain the title.
• April 18, 2015–ComPro: Richie Adams defeated Brandon Groom and Spike Lopez in a 3-way match to become #1 contender for the X Division title.
• August 23, 2015–OPW: Brandon Groom defeated Rex Bacchus.
• June 12, 2016–IWR: Ricky Starks defeated Brandon Groom.
• June 17, 2016–ComPro: Seth Angel defeated Brandon Groom.
• June 24, 2016–ComPro: Brandon Groom defeated Christopher Dean.
• August 5, 2016–ComPro: Christian Temple defeated Brandon Groom.
• August 30, 2016–Chico Adams defeated Alex Todd, Axx, Blaine McAllister, Brandon Groom, Chasyn Rance, CT Brown, Josh Hess and Tyranus in a 9-way match.
• September 16, 2016–ComPro: Kevin Morgan defeated Brandon Groom.
• October 22, 2016–ROH Road To Final Battle: Brandon Groom, Josh Woods and Kennedy Kendrick defeated Chuckles, Joey Osbourne and Victor Andrews in a dark match.
• October 23, 2016–DWI: Brandon Groom defeated Rey Ayala.
• October 29, 2016–ComPro: Brandon Groom vs. Rob Cabella ended in a double disqualification.
• November 12, 2016–MFPW: Brandon Groom was in the #1 contenders battle royal for the heavyweight title won by Cody Vance.
• November 19, 2016–ComPro: Samuel Savage defeated Brandon Groom.
• November 26, 2016–ComPro: Brandon Groom defeated Terry Montana.
• December 3, 2016–ComPro: Brandon Groom defeated Michael Wolf and Patient Zero in a 3-way match.
• December 9, 2016–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Brad Sanders.
• January 7, 2017–CCW: Chris Stevens defeated Brandon Groom.
• January 14, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Jackyl.
• January 27, 2017–RCW: Jeff Jarrett defeated Michael Faith and Brandon Groom in a 3-way match to win the heavyweight title.
• January 28, 2017–BBPW: Mr. Nasty and Sam Stackhouse defeated Brandon Groom and Spyder by disqualification. Brandon Groom and Spyder defeated Cody Burns and Tim Rockwell.
• February 11, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Cody Burns.
• February 18, 2017–BBPW: The Dean Brothers (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean), Brandon Groom and Spyder defeated Cody Burns, Mr. Nasty, Ray Martinez and Sam Stackhouse.
• February 25, 2017–BBPW: The Legion (Rob Cabella & Samedi) defeated The Clowns (Boink The Clown & Karnage) and Brandon Groom & Spyder and Bill Black & Cody Burns in a gauntlet match to retain the tag titles.
• March 11, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns defeated Brandon Groom.
• March 17, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Seth Angel.
• March 18, 2017–BBPW: Spyder defeated Brandon Groom to retain the Oklahoma title.
• March 24, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns and Spyder defeated Brandon Groom and Sam Stackhouse.
• March 25, 2017–BBPW: Riker defeated Brandon Groom.
• March 31, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns, Lance Osburn and Riker defeated Brandon Groom, Mr. Nasty and Sam Stackhouse.
• April 1, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Adrian Dell.
• April 7, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns defeated Brandon Groom and Mr. Nasty in a 3-way match.
• April 8, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Lance Osbourn.
• April 21, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Talon Luck.
• April 22, 2017–BBPW: Sky Atreyu defeated Brandon Groom by count-out.
• April 28, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Sam Stackhouse, Cody Burns, Sky and Spyder in a 5-way match to win the Oklahoma title.
• April 30, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Mascara Purpura and Sky in a 3-way match to retain the Oklahoma title.
• May 5, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Cody Burns and Sam Stackhouse by count-out in a 3-way match to retain the Oklahoma title.
• May 6, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom vs. Spyder ended in a double count-out. Groom retains the Oklahoma title.
• May 12, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Mr. Nasty by disqualification to retain the Oklahoma title.
• May 13, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns defeated Brandon Groom by disqualification. Groom retains the Oklahoma title.
• May 19, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns and Spyder defeated Brandon Groom and Mr. Nasty.
• May 26, 2017–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Graham Bell to retain the Oklahoma title.
• June 2, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns defeated Brandon Groom to win the Oklahoma title.
• June 9, 2017–BBPW: Cody Burns defeated Brandon Groom and Mr. Nasty in a 3-way match to retain the Oklahoma title. The Legion (Rob Cabella and Shawn Shields) defeated Space Age (Aeronaut and Paul Puertorico), El Greengo Loco and Brandon Groom and Jonah Turk, Jeremy Pryger and Samuel Savage in a 5-way tag team elimination match to become #1 contenders for the tag titles.
• June 10, 2017–BBPW: The Bachelor Party (Brandon Groom and Jonah Turk) defeated Dean Machine (Christopher Dean and Jerry Dean).
• June 16, 2017–BBPW: The Bachelor Party (Brandon Groom & Jonah Turk) and Sam Stackhouse defeated Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) and Wesley Crane.
• June 23, 2017–BBPW: El Greengo Loco, Karnage and Spyder defeated The Bachelor Party (Brandon Groom & Jonah Turk) and Bill Black.
• July 29, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Cody Burns to win the vacant Oklahoma title.
• August 12, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Sam Stackhouse to retain the heavyweight title.
• September 9, 2017–BBPW: Ray Martinez defeated Brandon Groom to win the heavyweight title.
• September 30, 2017–BBPW: Graham Bell defeated Brandon Groom in a hair vs. hair match.
• November 18, 2017–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Mojo.
• January 20, 2018–BBPW: Brandon Groom defeated Pastor Brent.
• January 25, 2020–BPW: The Compound (Menace and Samedi) defeated Brandon Groom and Rob Cabella.
• March 6, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Cameron, Devin Jacobs, Giganto, Golden Jet, Tauri and Warren Powers in a handicap match.
• May 30, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom, Derek James and Tommy Dean defeated Alex Royal, Samedi and Zach Royal.
• August 29, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Jerry Storm to win the 365 title. Brandon Groom defeated Brawler Morrison to retain the 365 title.
• September 5, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Devin Jacobs to retain the 365 title.
• September 11, 2020–Wrestling for Andrew: Derek James defeated Brandon Groom to retain the Oklahoma title.
• September 12, 2020–BPW: Dexter Hardaway defeated Bobby Joe Bristow and Brandon Groom and Goldeneye and Mr. Chale in a gauntlet match.
• September 26, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Cody Burns to retain the 365 title.
• October 4, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom, Sam Stackhouse and Tommy Dean defeated The Villains (Killbane, Thrash and Tim Rockwell).
• October 17, 2020–BPW: Brandon Groom and Derek James defeated Bobby Joe Bristow and Urn Stokes. Derek James defeated Brandon Groom in a street fight to retain the Oklahoma title.
• January 30, 2021–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Derek James in a steel cage match to win the heavyweight title.
• October 30, 2021–WFC: Brandon Groom defeated JJ Hefley.
• February 19, 2022–WFC: Cruze defeated Brandon Groom and The Canadian Red Devil in a 3-way match.
• April 15, 2022–BPW: Brandon Groom vs. Niles Plonk ended in a double disqualification. Groom retains the Oklahoma title.
• May 7, 2022–AWE: Brandon Groom defeated Derek James and Dirty Dango in a 3-way match to win the Lionheart title.
• October 16, 2022–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Luke Richmond to retain the Oklahoma title and the Lionhart title.
• October 21, 2022–FIW: Brandon Groom defeated Corporal Punishment and Nathan Estrada in a 3-way match.
• October 23, 2022–FIW: Brandon Groom and Derek James defeated Corporal Punishment and Nathan Estrada.
• November 13, 2022–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Sam Stackhouse to retain the Oklahoma title.
• November 19, 2022–BPW: Beau Betten and Brandon Groom defeated Subject To Death (Cade Fite and Derek James).
• December 11, 2022–BPW: Subject To Death (Cade Fite, Derek James and Leo Fox) defeated Brandon Groom & Heavyweight Grappling (Brawler Morrison and Dan Webber) to retain the tag team titles.
• January 28, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom vs. Neo Genesis ended in a no contest. Groom retains the Oklahoma title.
• February 11, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom vs. Luke Richmond ended in a double count-out. Groom retains the Oklahoma title.
• April 30, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Luke Richmond in a best 2/3 falls match to retain the Oklahoma title.
• June 9, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Brady Payne, Pyro and Spyder in a 4-way match to retain the Oklahoma title.
• July 7, 2023–MCW: Brandon Groom defeated Maui Mike.
• July 15, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Mascara Purpura to retain the Oklahoma title.
• August 11, 2023–MCW: Brandon Groom defeated Brandon Warhawk.
• August 12, 2023–UWO: Brandon Groom defeated Derek James.
• August 19, 2023–BPW: Derek James defeated Brandon Groom.
• August 20, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Luke Richmond and Mascara Purpura in a 3-way match to retain the Oklahoma title.
• September 30, 2023–MCW: Brandon Groom defeated Nibira, Giganto and The Lunchador in a 4-way to win the 24/7 title.
• October 22, 2023–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Red James to retain the Oklahoma title. Luke Richmond defeated Brandon Groom to win the Oklahoma title.
• October 27, 2023–MCW: Brandon Groom defeated Romeo Reese by disqualification.
• November 9, 2023–VISION: Brandon Groom defeated Apolo Misery and Axl Hendrix and Chasyn Rance and Chef Netero and Coby Causey and Maxwell Stark and Raylan Bennett to become #1 contender for the heavyweight title. Papi D defeated Brandon Groom to retain the SCW Florida heavyweight title.
• April 13, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Jake Swayze.
• April 26, 2024–CPW: Mascara Purpura defeated Brandon Groom.
• April 27, 2024–BPW: Gideon Vane defeated Brandon Groom. Brandon Groom and Tino Valentino defeated Gideon Vane and The Faded Ghoul.
• June 29, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom, Sama Tamu won a battle royal.
• June 30, 2024–ASP: Dan Webber defeated Brandon Groom to win the vacant Five Star title.
• July 19, 2024–MCW: Brandon Warhawk defeated Brandon Groom and Luther Zay Diamond in a 3-way match to win the vacant Flawless title.
• July 27, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Sama Tamu to win the vacant Lionhart title.
• August 17, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Derek James to retain the Lionhart title.
• August 24, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Boink The Clown to retain the Lionhart title.
• September 28, 2024–BPW: Brandon Groom defeated Beau Betten to retain the Lionhart title.
• October 27, 2024–ASP: The Gatekeeper defeated Brandon Groom to retain the ASP title.