Europe’s top all female company Pro Wrestling: EVE will be holding a free entry/donations welcome ‘Pop Up’ event tonight in Bethnal Green’s Resistance Gallery. If you are in London then this is certainly an event that is well worth attending.
EVE has been hitting the mark on all fronts recently, their ‘SHE-1′ tournament drew critical acclaim and leads to their upcoming event in the world famous York Hall on May 5th next year.
For all you UK based fans this takes place the same day as PROGRESS’ Super Strong Style 16 Day 1 event so you should be able to attend both…PROGRESS is slated to take place earlier in the day.
Could Brock Lesnar be joining the cast of Creed 2, the sequel to the 2015 film Creed, a spinoff of the popular Rocky franchise?
In recent days, actor Sylvester Stallone has been teasing big news is coming regarding Creed 2, which is scheduled for a November 21, 2018 release. While plot details about the sequel are still vague, Stallone has hinted the story would revolve around the Ivan Drago character, the boxer who killed Creed’s father Apollo in Rocky IV.
Last week, Stallone posted a photo from Rocky IV (1985) of his Rocky Balboa Character in the ring with Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) with the caption,
“Get ready the next generation is about to get into the ring!”
On Monday, Stallone posted a Photoshopped image on Instagram on Monday afternoon ofhimself fighting Brock Lesnar with the caption,
“Big challenges come in all shapes and forms!”
Stallone followed up with an announcement that he’s stepping aside as the director for Creed 2 and Steven Caple, Jr. (“The Land”) will be taking over. As for the Lesnar photo he posted and who will be playing Drago’s son, we’ll have to wait and see.
UPDATE: Stallone has since updated this post to confirm that “this is just for entertainment, Drago’s son will be played by a new unknown.”
‘The Dirtiest Player in The Game’ Ric Flair has announced that his YouTube channel will be adding a new Q&A series very soon.
The ‘Nature Boy’ asked fans on Twitter to comment and leave questions for him to address on the channel when the first episode drops. Incredibly (it being Twitter) most of the answers appear to be valid…
Check out the tweet below to ask Ric anything you like, just remember to be Fair to Flair.
I Will Be Starting A New Series on My YouTube Channel, Nature Boy Ric Flair, Where I Will Be Answering Fan Questions. Comment Your Questions Below and Stay Tuned! Wooooo!
WWE Superstar John Cena confirmed earlier today that his new film ‘Ferdinand’ has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the ‘Best Animated Film’ category.
Honored and grateful for #GoldenGlobes nomination of @FerdinandMovie…The story of a BIG Bull with a BIG message of being yourself and being PROUD of who you are.
The Rock’s animated Disney movie Moana was nominated last year (it lost out to Zootopia).
Cena’s ‘Ferdinand’ will be opening this weekend against the new Star Wars film ‘The Last Jedi.’ Ferdinand is about is a young bull (voiced by John Cena) who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.
Irish based promotion OTT has introduced a ‘Gender Neutral’ Championship to their ranks of titles. ‘Session Moth’ Martina became the inaugural champion at this past weekend’s ‘Being The Elite’ event from Dublin.
Martina has been pushing the concept and philosophy behind the new championship, stating that she is “very excited about the prospect of this Gender Neutral title. I have wrestled as many men as I have women throughout my career, this is OTT breaking down barriers. This opens up not only the best women in the business, but men as well. No one is off limits, everyone is equal.”
Fans of the promotion have already been suggesting challengers for Martina’s crown, including current WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne.
In case you weren’t aware, Chris Jericho made his long awaited return to New Japan Pro Wrestling this afternoon and laid a brutal beatdown on his Wrestle Kingdom opponent Kenny Omega.
Following his appearance Jericho mentioned that the Bullet Club inspired ‘Alpha Club’ t-shirt that he was sporting will be available to purchase soon via Hot Topic.
Jericho also appears to be ingratiating himself with certain members of the CHAOS faction in New Japan…Will Ospreay posted the following to Twitter from a karaoke bar with his “new best mate.”
205 Live has not been the major success that WWE had envisioned, there are a multitude of reasons that the Cruiserweight show has drawn poorly; the time slot behind Smackdown Live, the lack of genuinely intriguing storytelling and the poor promotional efforts from the company being just a small cluster. Many have suggested that WWE cut it’s losses and look to redistribute the Cruiserweight stars amongst the RAW & Smackdown brands, but with the recent announcement of 205 Live touring shows it is clear that WWE do not want to put this project to bed just yet. So, who could WWE bring into the ‘purple brand’ to attempt to revitalise and boost the programme? We’ll take a look at three names now.
Hideo Itami
Hideo Itami
This is basically cheating…Hideo Itami has been confirmed for 205 Live but I wanted to highlight how the switch massively helps both Hideo and the Cruiserweight show. Itami has been flagging on NXT for an extremely long time and his presence on the de-facto ‘developmental brand’ no longer carries the weight of a major independent star who can shift ticket sales. When Hideo is transitioned to 205 Live (and essentially RAW) then he can be repositioned as an absolute killer amongst the more high flying elements of the show because fans from his KENTA days will tell you he can be absolutely brutal, vicious and devastating inside the ring when the time calls. Whilst Hideo may not necessarily attract the numbers that WWE would be looking for he will be a welcome asset, the prospect of Itami against Gulak, Cedric Alexander and Akira Tozawa is more than exciting and perhaps he can lend a certain in ring credibility that the show (and title) are perhaps looking for.
Finn Balor
Finn Balor
It’s quite incredible to consider where both Hideo and Balor are at this point in their careers, with Finn debuting in NXT to team with the already somewhat established Hideo. That being said a move to 205 Live for the Irish star would be seen by a large majority as a step down, but what needs to be considered is how and where Finn could be used on RAW in the foreseeable future. A rumored nixing of the Universal Title match against Brock Lesnar due to Vince McMahon believing Finn wasn’t ‘over’ has seen Finn referencing and mocking this idea on social media…but realistically what can Finn do between now and next year’s Wrestlemania? There’s certainly opportunities for Finn on RAW but how much of a benefit would Balor be as a temporary star on 205 Live? I really believe that you would see a rise in interest and he would generate a buzz around a completely stagnant show. It wouldn’t be for long and I wouldn’t advocate him winning the Cruiserweight title but a nice run against some of the better in ring stars on 205 Live could do wonders for that show.
Chad Gable
Chad Gable
Last and certainly not least would be Chad Gable. Gable’s isn’t a name that I have heard suggested for 205 Live but at 92kg (202 pounds) he certainly could be on the roster. Whilst his run with Shelton Benjamin has been entertaining within the Smackdown Live Tag Division there does need to be time to transition the former Olympic athlete into singles competition. Instead of possibly getting lost in the shuffle of the Smackdown mid card why not give Chad a run amongst the Cruiserweights? Gable’s unique style would set him apart from other performers on the roster and he could mesh well with the likes of Jack Gallagher (who himself has not had the chance to truly shine), Noam Dar and funnily enough Enzo Amore. Chad has a charisma and ability on the microphone that the other two performers suggested actually lack, his original stint in NXT alongside Jason Jordan garnered praise and comparisons to a young Kurt Angle. Gable has a great sense of timing, humour and could trade off well against Enzo in his own wheelhouse.
Who would you like to see brought over to 205 Live? Let us know in the comments
PROGRESS will be holding their 59th Chapter event this afternoon from the O2 Academy in Sheffield, England.
One of the feature bouts on this already stacked card was Pete Dunne vs Joseph Conners for the WWE UK Championship, this was due to be the first time that the WWE UK title was defended in the company on UK soil and a major part of the event’s eventual On Demand ‘drawing power.’
WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne and Trent Seven took part in an OTT event this weekend in Dublin Ireland and due to the snowy weather conditions in Europe both British Strong Style members will be unable to make the PROGRESS show this afternoon.
Myself & @trentseven are stuck in Dublin due to the weather. Very unlikely we'll make it to @ThisIs_Progress ?
Remember back to the heady days of the brand split when Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon claimed that Smackdown Live would be the land of opportunity? While the focus of the SD main event scene places the GM and Commissioner on our screens consistently it’s fair to say that several superstars have been languishing this year…and I’m going to take a look at three of those stars now:
Dolph Ziggler
Dolph Ziggler
I feel like Dolph Ziggler encapsulates these types of lists. This naturally gifted superstar has all of the physical attributes, has a charisma on the microphone and he has main event level experience…yet he still seems to be languishing.
Dolph himself recently spoke on the Edge & Christian podcast on how he is more than aware of his ‘NXT gatekeeper’ role on Smackdown. This isn’t the worst position in the world to have, it is a clear indication that the company know you’re a ‘good hand’ and can help transition talent from NXT into the main roster smoothly, much like Chris Jericho before him. The real issue for Dolph is that he will forever be tarred with the moniker of ‘bridesmaid never the bride.’ Ziggler’s career heights such as cashing in MITB after Wrestlemania 29, beating John Cena in a ladder match and essentially ‘eliminating’ the Authority are not era defining and are sparsely remembered by most aside from the most ardent fans of the ‘show stealer.’ It’s a shame because if you look at where Cody Rhodes is right now couldn’t that just as easily be Dolph? Maybe it is time to take the independent route.
Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch
‘The Four Horsewoman Who Never Won The NXT Title’ could almost be trademarked at this point. When Becky made her way to Smackdown Live it was the perfect opportunity to make her the number one babyface and build around someone who is more than capable in the ring.
The biggest indication of her being brushed aside? Her tenure as the captain of Team Smackdown seemed like it could be a minor resurgence right up until she was eliminated first in the Survivor Series elimination match…not good. The Women’s division on Smackdown Live has not been stellar this year as a whole, even with the trade of Charlotte Flair to the Blue brand the featured Women’s bouts have not been as prominent as those over on RAW..saying that even the flagship show has it’s problems with the booking of their division.
Maybe Becky will get her run next year? She just seems to be stuck in this position of fiery babyface who gets cheered but no one truly gets behind.
Tye Dillinger
I honestly had to check if Tye Dillinger was on Smackdown Live before I added his name to the list. I feel that it is unfair to lump Dillinger in the ‘catchphrase over, performer isn’t’ category because he is a talented performer and truly more than just the ’10’ gesture dictates.
The groundswell of support that Tye garnered as part of the NXT roster was truly staggering, it more than helped that he appeared in the Royal Rumble and was subsequently beloved by the Wrestlemania weekend crowd but all mentions of the ‘Perfect 10’ seem to have faded away near the end of 2017, incidentally he has not appeared on television since October 8th.
I think that this is not just an issue for Tye, but moreover an issue with WWE’s policy with bringing up NXT talent in general. There are times that it works, Asuka appears to be garnering a really strong following on the RAW brand but there doesn’t appear to be any sort of logic or reasoning to the call ups and it is brushed off on television as behind the scenes contract signings, wouldn’t it be interesting to see a change of tactic and see the heads of both brands ‘courting’ certain talents and have a twice yearly draft for the more high profile NXT stars? Just a thought.
Who do you think that WWE has dropped the ball on this year? Let us know in the comments.
Former WWE and TNA star Matt Morgan has revealed that he was very nearly cast as a brother of Kane and The Undertaker.
The initial plans in 2005 called for Morgan to appear in a mask that was almost identical to the ‘Big Red Machine’s’ and to have Morgan work a similar in ring style to Kane. The similarities in style would become obvious in time and it would’ve been later revealed that the ‘Brothers of Destruction’ did have another sibling.
Morgan also revealed to Wrestling Inc that his character’s name would’ve been ‘Abel,’ obviously a play on the biblical story of Cain and Abel. As you may well know this isn’t exactly what Morgan ended up with, his stuttering gimmick landed him on the preverbal scrapheap and he later enjoyed a somewhat successful run in TNA.
Former Lucha Libre and WCW star Konnan has revealed that Vince Russo has landed a new role in the wrestling industry. Russo will be joining the Aro Lucha promotion as a ‘script consultant’ for their December 10th show. Whether this means that he will be joining the company on a permanent basis is unknown, however with Aro Lucha being a new company in their own right nothing appears to be set in stone.
The company’s first show takes place this Sunday at the Nashville Fairgrounds and will feature Lucha Libre, WWE and WCW legend Rey Mysterio. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Talks between WWE and former Cruiserweight Champion Neville with regards to his eventual television return appear to be ongoing. The 205 Live superstar has not been seen on WWE programming since shortly after losing his title to current Champion Enzo Amore.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, WWE and Neville were in talks for a return at the company’s Eastern European tour but on the Smackdown side which would indicate a switch of brands for the UK performer and a natural way to distance himself from the Cruiserweight division. This was due to occur in late November but talks broke down and nothing has yet been confirmed.
How would you like Neville to return to television? On RAW, Smackdown or 205 Live?
Posted December 9th, 2017 in News, WWE. Tagged: Neville.
In case you weren’t aware, IMPACT recently revealed that Don Callis and Scott D’Amore would set to be positioned as the new Executive Vice Presidents of the company. IMPACT sent out the following press release on the hiring:
“TORONTO – Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions LLC, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. and parent company of IMPACT Wrestling, announced today that Don Callis and Scott D’Amore have joined the company as Executive Vice Presidents. Reporting to Ed Nordholm, President of the Company, they will form a 3-member Executive Committee with overall responsibility for developing the creative direction for the Company and managing the execution of the Company’s business plan.
Don Callis has built a critically acclaimed 15-year career in the wrestling business as a performer, color commentator and writer for WWF, ECW and TNA. After retiring from wrestling in 2004, he obtained an MBA and established another successful career in international business. Callis recently returned to the world he loves and is now the color commentator for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (a role that he will retain) and co-hosts the hit podcast “Killing the Town” on The Jericho Network.
Scott D’Amore has held just about every position in the wrestling industry, including performer, trainer, promoter, writer and producer. D’Amore is an IMPACT Wrestling original, having been with the company from its early days in the Asylum until his departure in 2010. In his time away from the organization, D’Amore applied his entrepreneurial spirit to transform The D’Amore Group from a family-run construction company into a multi-faceted real estate development company. He has kept his hand in the industry, running Border City Wrestling in Windsor in collaboration with the Entertainment Technology program at St. Clair College. He also owns and operates Can-Am Wrestling, a successful professional wrestling training facility that has produced numerous top talents in the wrestling industry today.”
As you may of noted, Callis is part of Chris Jericho’s podcast network and good friends with the Winnipeg native. During a recent interview on ‘Talk is Jericho’ Callis revealed that it was in fact Jericho who reached out to Anthem Executive Len Asper and told him to hire Don Callis and Scott D’Amore to run Impact Wrestling. Whether this is an elaborate rib being played by both Callis and Jericho remains to be seen but if this is true then Jericho’s influence across the wrestling landscape seems to be broadening in recent months.
Getting your buddies a job? Jericho invented that.
New Japan recently setup an English language YouTube channel and have sporadically been posting content aimed at fans in the United States and the UK/Europe.
The latest offering is an hour long interview with IWGP Intercontinental Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi. The interview was part of NJPW’s ongoing ‘Wonderland’ series but this is the first time that full English Language subtitles can be used.
You may remember that rumors were circulating of a ‘Mighty Mouse’ themed gimmick for the former Cruiserweight Champion Neville when he was first called up to the main roster…well it looks as though those reports weren’t far off the mark.
Former WWE employee James McKenna has tweeted a mock-up of the ring gear WWE had originally designed for Neville prior to his main roster debut.
You can check out the image below, it has elements of superhero characters such as Arrow and Nightwing, but mostly it just seems to reek of Hurricane Helms.
Step back, there’s a Geordie coming through…
unsure if i have ever shared this, but heres a mockup of what they initially wanted neville to wear in wwe and i was SO insanely glad they shot it down last minute. pic.twitter.com/ZXOQlXRMVz
Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated has claimed that Vince McMahon is a huge proponent of the ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy gimmick. Barrasso also claims that McMahon has given Hardy ‘creative freedom’ over his television persona.
A source within WWE has stated that Matt is “allowed a creative license by McMahon, who sees opportunity and the opportunity to cash in on a character that is already established.”
This is a fairly unprecedented move for Vince McMahon, who traditionally prefers to craft characters within the confines of his own creative team and ideas…however if these reports are true and he is choosing to run with a persona developed outside of WWE then this can only be considered a shrewd move on his part.
If you haven’t yet seen the return promo for ‘Woken’ Matt Hardy from RAW then check it out below.
PROGRESS Wrestlng’s 59th Chapter show ‘Whatever People Say We Are That’s What We’re Not’ will be taking place this Sunday from the O2 Academy in Sheffield and it is looking like one of the most stacked cards in company history. The promotion has just announced three absolutely huge title matches for the event and they are as follows:
WWE UK Championship Match – Pete Dunne (c) vs Joseph Conners: Dunne will be defending his WWE title in PROGRESS for the first time on UK soil. Conners has been hounding the champion ever since his recent debut in an attempt to trick Dunne into this predicament. With the hype surrounding Dunne and the excitement his appearances have generated on WWE Television recently it is unlikely that Conners gets the win…however PROGRESS are prone to providing a shock or two.
PROGRESS Tag Team Title Match – Grizzled Young Veterans (c) vs Moustache Mountain – Speaking of shocks…the Grizzled Young Veterans took the PROGRESS Tag Team titles from CCK last week and now they have their first defence lined up. The team of Tyler Bate & Trent Seven have made a huge U-Turn with the PROGRESS crowd and are once again beloved fan favourites, that being said Moustache Mountain appear to be in the same position as Pete Dunne, just awaiting the time that they can finally make a move full time to the WWE roster whether that be on a UK show or NXT.
PROGRESS World Championship Match – Travis Banks (c) vs Eddie Dennis – The fact that I’ve put this match last actually speaks volumes. Sadly Travis has not been setting the world on fire as PROGRESS Champion, his meteoric rise through the ranks of the company to beat Pete Dunne earlier this year was fantastic but the time has come to have a strong heel champion atop the PROGRESS ladder…that man could be Eddie Dennis who recently turned on his longtime friend Mark Andrews and declared that he was gunning for the World Title.
It looks as though WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne will not be making his way onto the WWE Roster full time in the near future…
The ‘Bruiserweight’ recently sent out a tweet confirming that he is still taking independent bookings for January and February of 2018. There has been speculation over the last few months regarding the WWE UK television show and it appears that nothing has yet been finalised.
Dunne has been taking a ‘backseat’ position on the major UK shows for companies such as ICW, PROGRESS, Rev Pro and OTT. Dunne himself confirmed on a recent PROGRESS Chapter show that his future in the UK was “up in the air” and he appears to be in a holding pattern until WWE decides exactly how they want to utilise the UK talent they have under contract.
Officially opening myself up for bookings in Jan and Feb of 2018. PeteDunneMerchandise@Gmail.com for enquiries
If you've sent me an E-mail regarding bookings recently please resend, getting organised ?
— ‘The Bruiserweight’ Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) December 6, 2017
Pete Dunne’s next challenger for the WWE UK Championship seems to be all but confirmed. Over the last few PROGRESS Chapter events fellow WWE UK Star Joseph Conners has made it his goal to hound and harass Dunne.
This was all part of Conner’s PROGRESS debut feud and it looks as though the company is lining up a WWE UK Championship match between the two men, it isn’t exactly unprecedented as the WWE UK title was defended at one of PROGRESS’ Wrestlemania weekend shows earlier this year.
You can see the war of words between Dunne & Conners via Twitter below:
Rev Pro will be hosting their ‘Uprising’ event this Friday from York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
The final two matches have been announced and they round off an incredibly solid card including stars from WWE UK, PROGRESS and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Pete Dunne will be taking on PROGRESS’ Eddie Dennis. ‘The Pride of Wales’ Dennis left his job as a head teacher to pursue wrestling full time, he is now starting to gain some major momentum on the UK scene and this bout with the reigning WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne will be another step in his evolution.
Fellow WWE UK stars and members of the British Strong Style stable Trent Seven & Tyler Bate will be defending their Rev Pro British Tag Team Championships against the team of Josh Bodom & Zack Gibson.
The final card now stands as follows:
Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship – Zack Sabre Jr (c) Vs Matt Riddle
Marty Scurll & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) Vs Flip Gordon & CCK (Chris Brookes & Travis Banks)
Undisputed British Tag Team Championships – Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven & Tyler Bate) (c) Vs Bodom/Gibson
ROH World Heavyweight Championship – Cody (c) Vs Jay Lethal
Jinny’s Open Challenge – Jinny Vs ???
Pete Dunne vs Eddie Dennis
Return of The Bruiserweight! Eddie Dennis asked for the best and he gets it THIS FRIDAY when he goes one on one with Pete Dunne. pic.twitter.com/JCgReJYy6w
‘Woken’ Matt Hardy made his official debut this past Monday on RAW when he appeared during a pre-taped promo interrupting Bray Wyatt.
Fans who were concerned that WWE may not ‘get’ the gimmick and resign it to the scrapheap need not worry…the YouTube post of the video has gained over a million views in one day (1,283,911 at the time of writing) and appeared in the top 25 trending videos on the whole of YouTube.
Just for some perspective, the Roman Reigns vs Jason Jordan match from the same show is currently sitting at 1.3 Million views.
That’s either delightful…or Vanguard 1 has been hacking the internet.
WWE Superstars Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss are set to make history this Thursday. The two women will be facing each other as part of WWE’s upcoming show in Abu Dhabi, this is the first ever WWE Women’s match to take place in the UAE and it will be for the RAW Women’s Championship.
Other matches set to take place over the tour include:
Finn Balor vs Bray Wyatt
Braun Strowman vs Kane
WWE Cruiserweight Champion – Enzo Amore vs Kalisto. Finally
RAW Tag Team Championship Steel Cage Match – Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins vs The Bar Cesaro and Sheamus
New Japan are currently hosting their final tour before the big January 4th spectacular from the Tokyo Dome. The ‘World Tag League’ sees performers from across the globe join forces to go for the coveted prize; a shot at the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
Jeff Cobb and Michael Elgin are one of the teams on the tour, Matt Riddle had previously been scheduled to join Cobb however New Japan officials reportedly nixed this plan due to Riddle’s past drug use.
It has now come to light that Elgin is not exactly a huge fan of his WTL partner, the tweet below from Twitter user MOses Malone shows private conversations between herself and Elgin exposing the bad blood and as you can see Cobb has replied…we’ll keep you updated as this situation develops.
Arguably pro wrestling’s biggest ever mainstream attraction is now being immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
That’s right, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be receiving his star next week (December 13th) in a ceremony as part of the ‘motion pictures’ category. Walk of Fame ceremonies producer Ana Martinez made the following statement regarding the WWE superstar:
“Not only does Dwayne have a great personality and talent, but he also does a great amount of philanthropic work which is part of the criteria for earning an immortal spot on the Walk of Fame. We envision scores of photos being taken at his star by his fans.”
The Rock and Vince McMahon are the only two WWE stars currently on the famous ‘Walk,’ do you see anyone joining them in the coming years? John Cena possibly?
PROGRESS has announced the first three matches for their upcoming Chapter 59 event from the O2 Academy in Sheffield, ever since the introduction of the WWE UK Division it has been clear that PROGRESS will need to start introducing and building some new talent among their ranks, this card appears to be the start of their new revival:
Chris Brookes vs Matt Cross vs Mark Andrews – This will be Brooke’s first match since the injury sustained to his tag team partner and former PROGRESS Tag Champion id Lykos. This should be a high flying affair with both Andrews and Cross looking to re-establish themselves among PROGRESS’ elite.
Chris Ridgeway vs ‘Flash’ Morgan Webster – This will be Ridgeway’s second Chapter show after he impressed last Sunday in TWO matches. ‘Flash’ will be looking to get his name in the win column after a game attempt against Keith Lee at Chapter 57.
8 Man Scramble Match – This bout features some new faces among the PROGRESS scene and the winner will get a shot at a PROGRESS title of their choice! Heavy favourites here have to be Jack Sexsmith and ‘Pastor’ William Eaver who will likely go for a Tag Team title shot.