Posts Tagged ‘PCW’

D-Generation X Members Heading to UK Promotion

UK based promotion Preston Championship Wrestling (PCW) has announced that former WWE Superstars and members of the D-Generation X stable Billy Gunn and X-Pac will be appearing as part of their ‘Fright Night’ event taking place on October 27th from the Evoque Night Club in Preston, England.

The company has not yet confirmed if the two Superstars will be performing on the show or just appearing in a Meet & Greet capacity. Billy Gunn has been active over the past few years having appeared for New Japan Pro Wrestling as well as several independent promotions including House of Hardcore, VCW and GPW. Gunn has also made several appearances in Europe for the likes of wXw and SWE.

X-Pac has also been taking booking across the States for independent promotions such as DEFY, AAW and WSW but in much more sporadic capacity. Waltman has also been appearing occasionally in the UK for PCW alongside the likes of WWE UK’s Zack Gibson, Moose, Sha Samuels and ICW’s Lionheart.

Controversy Surrounding PCW Kris Travis Tribute Event

During his time in the UK independent wrestling scene Kris Travis was extremely well liked and respected by both fans and peers alike. He unfortunately passed away from stomach cancer on March 31st 2016, he was 32 years old.

Preston City Wrestling (PCW) was one of Kris’ favourite promotions to work for and since his passing a number of tributes and events have been organised by the company to honour his memory, both in and out of the ring, including the Kris Travis Memorial Tournament, set to take place later this month.

It was recently revealed that the proceeds from the event would not be given to charity, something that while not confirmed by PCW was largely expected as previous events by other companies across the UK had seen charitable donations made to cancer charities.

PCW have released a statement (see below) on this unfortunate situation and tournament competitor Pete Dunne has also confirmed via Twitter that he will be donating his fee for the event to the Cavendish Cancer Care charity in the UK.

WWE UK Tournament – Top Contenders

WWE this week announced the bracket for the first ever UK Championship Tournament set to take place this weekend at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England.

The tournament features some of the best performers on the British scene and here are (in my opinion) the top four men who are likely to go all the way and become the first ever WWE UK Champion.

Pete Dunne

Pete Dunne (known affectionally to PROGRESS fans as ‘PETER’) had the biggest year of his career in 2016. His stellar year included a spot in PWG’s BOLA tournament, facing Yuji Nagata in Rev Pro, winning the PROGRESS Tag Team Titles with Trent Seven and to cap it off he secured the PROGRESS Championship by pinning Jimmy Havoc at Chapter 39.

Dunne has been in the industry around a decade and has established himself as one of the top acts in the UK scene, nicknamed the ‘Brusierweight’ he has a hard hitting style and works predominately as a heel for multiple companies across Britain, he possesses a natural ability to rile up a crowd that harks back to William Regal in his prime. I would absolutely consider Dunne to be the favourite going into the tournament in Blackpool.

Projection: Winner

Trent Seven

Trent is one of the most experienced performers in the tournament. He too has had a breakout year in 2016, highlighted by his PROGRESS Tag Team title run with British Strong Style partners Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate (more info on Tyler below). Having worked the majority of the year as a firm crowd favourite both as a singles star in Fight Club Pro and as a tag team specialist in Moustache Mountain, his heel turn in PROGRESS set the stage for a huge tag team title win at Chapter 36. After the win a new cocky, arrogant side of his character shone through and brought out a different more focused Trent. I expect that he will work as a crowd favourite in the tournament and turn more than a few heads in the WWE fan base.

Projection: Loss to Pete Dunne in Final

Tyler Bate

Tyler is one of the youngest performers in the UK tournament however he too had a hugely successful 2016. As one half of Moustache Mountain he performed around the country as a firm fan favourite, in the latter part of the year he finally joined forces with ‘British Strong Style’ and became one of the top heels in PROGRESS. His style and work in the ring are similar to WWE Crusierweight star Jack Gallagher and I fully expect Tyler to work as a charismatic good guy who will be extremely well liked by the fans inside the Empress Ballroom. I’m expecting Tyler to lose in the semi-final against longtime friend and tag team partner Trent Seven.

Projection: Loss to Trent Seven in Semi-final

Mark Andrews

Known as ‘Mandrews’ during his stint in TNA, Mark Andrews is easily the most world renowned of all of the performers in the competition. He has been a mainstay in PROGRESS since its inception and has worked for companies such as PCW, ATTACK! Pro, wXw and Chikara.

Andrews is an extremely talented in ring worker and he easily has a shot at taking the title this weekend. He was a late addition to the tournament having recently cut ties with TNA and for that reason I am expecting that he will eventually lose to Pete Dunne in the semi-final.

Projection: Loss to Dunne in Semi-final

 

DISCUSSION: Who do you see winning the tournament?

Mark Andrews Announced For WWE’s UK Title Tournament

WWE have announced that one of the top stars on the British independent scene will be competing in the UK Championship tournament, the highly touted Mark Andrews.

Andrews is a veteran on the British independent circuit having competed for the likes of PROGRESS, Fight Nation! ICW and PCW. More recently Andrews has seen international success after winning TNA’s Boot Camp competition and also competing for PWG and Chikara.

Although a late addition to the tournament, Andrews should be considered a favourite.

Hulk Hogan On Legends House Season Two?, Sting Appearing At PCW Show Tonight

– There is a lot of talk in WWE recently about Hulk Hogan being the big Superstar on the second season of the WWE Network reality show “Legends House.” Following the success of season one, which has consistently been one of the most-watched shows on the WWE Network, Hogan would come in to fill the role that Roddy Piper had in the first season.

– Sting is appearing at the PCW “Dream Night 13” event tonight in Oak Lawn, Illinois. For ticket information, visit PCWWrestling.net.

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  • Official Details On Sting’s Appearance At 6/21 Wrestling Event In Chicago

    The Chicago-based PCW promotion recently issued the following regarding Sting’s appearance at their June 21st event:

    LESS THAN 4 WEEKS UNTIL STING COME’S TO PCW’S DREAM NIGHT!

    Less than four weeks until PCW’S Dream Night 13, with special guest The Icon Sting. To meet the Icon Sting you must purchase a Super Ticket for $125.00, which includes one general admission ticket, one photo opp and one item signed (additional autographs will cost $40.00 per item and are available only with the purchase of a Super Ticket).

    These limited Super Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out on this great chance To meet Sting up close and in person.

    This will take place Saturday June 21st, 2014 at The Oaklawn Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave. OakLawn, IL.

    Doors will open at 5:30 PM and Bell Time will be at 6:30 PM. General Admission tickets are only $15.00.

    For more information or to purchase advance GA Tickets or Supertickets go to www.pcwwrestling.net or Hellfire Comics at the Chicago Ridge Mall (708) 423- FIRE.

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  • Scott Hall Interviewed By A Fan (Video), Sting To Appear At PCW’s “Dream Night”

    – The following is a video promo from “The Icon” Sting, where he announces that he is coming to PCW for “Dream Night” on June 21st in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

    – The following is an impromptu interview that Scott Hall gave to a wrestling fan during an autograph signing last month. Hall talks about Randy Savage, Owen Hart, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Bob Backlund, WrestleMania 9 and 10 and the WWE Hall Of Fame.

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