Nigel McGuinness had his name changed to Desmond Wolfe when he moved to TNA, which seemed like a weird thing to do. While it’s not uncommon for wrestlers to change their names when moving promotions, McGuinness had huge name value in the United States. He had been ROH World Champion for nearly two years, putting … Read more
World of Sport Wrestling is back in 2024, and it cannot get much worse than last time. The company announced their return from a six-year hiatus today, following a press release on their website. It revealed a new plan for the company, away from the glitz and glamour of ITV, and away to Norwich’s Epic … Read more
Mariah May rejected a WWE contract after trying out with the company. The English star recently became one of the biggest heels in AEW. She won the Owen Hart Foundation Cup, before brutally attacking her long-time friend, mentor and inspiration, Toni Storm. She left the Aussie (who is actually British) in a bloodied mess, beating … Read more
Joe Hendry cleverly managed to get himself booked against Kurt Angle in WCWP. The Scottish star wrestled Angle just one year into his wrestling career. It was a fantastic achievement, but Joe Hendry vs Kurt Angle was a match he had to fight for. They wrestled at WCPW Refuse to Lose 2016, in one of … Read more
RevPro are one of the biggest wrestling promotions in the United Kingdom today, with some of the biggest stars from across the globe competing at their shows over the years. Since their formation in 2012, the company have grown astonishingly quickly and managed to attract some top talent from the US and Japan, to compliment … Read more
Any British wrestling fans that want to see Jeff Hardy perform any time soon, I suggest you invest in a plane ticket. That is because there is no way Jeff Hardy is getting into the United Kingdom. He is banned from entering the country, which isn’t for the first time. In 2013, he was pulled … Read more
Toni Storm is the gift that keeps on giving. The AEW Women’s Champion is arguably the best character in all of wrestling. Her “Hollywood Starlet” gimmick has evolved into the most entertaining thing in AEW. Taking inspiration from the golden age of Hollywood, she has thrust AEW back into black and white, bringing class to … Read more
Travis Banks has continued wrestling after being outed by Millie McKenzie in the Speaking Out Movement. The New Zealand-born star became a big name on the British indie scene. He was an innovative wrestler who wrestled for all the major UK companies, most notably for Progress Wrestling. His performances earned him a contract with the … Read more
El Ligero had his career ruined in 2020, after being accused of various levels of sexual harassment. The British wrestler, who portrayed a masked Mexican luchador in the ring, was known as the work horse of the British indie wrestling scene. He was said to have wrestled on over 300 shows in one year, and … Read more
Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder is set to take place at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on Sunday, July 28th. This action-packed night promises unforgettable matches, the conclusion of storied rivalries, and the potential for reigning champions to fall. Witness the dramatic fallout from this year’s Super Strong Style 16 tournament, as … Read more