Because of the global late - 2000s recession the championship did not reappear on the calendar in 2008 ; for some time neither Matchroom nor the WPA released any predictions regarding its reinstatement , and no 2008 event was held , either .
Because of the global late - 2000s recession the championship did not reappear on the calendar in 2008 . 
 For some time neither Matchroom nor the WPA released any predictions regarding its reinstatement , and no 2008 event was held , either .