PROGRESS recently announced a working partnership with Toronto based indy promotion Smash Wrestling. As part of the agreement NXT Star Johnny Gargano will be appearing at PROGRESS’ Chapter 32 ‘5000-1’ and issuing an open challenge for his Smash Wrestling title.
To add further intrigue, PROGRESS have stated that anyone from EITHER promotion can challenge for the belt at the Electric Ballroom on June 26th.
Per @smashwrestling management decree, @JohnnyGargano defends his Smash title in an OPEN CHALLENGE at #5000to1 … pic.twitter.com/eSt9fXC1Dn
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) June 8, 2016