Posts Tagged ‘RPW’
During last night’s Revolution Pro Wrestling/New Japan Pro Wrestling joint show, Global Wars, Will Ospreay suffered an unfortunate injury during his match against Chris Ridgeway.
Fans in attendance initially reported that Ospreay appeared to have landed on his neck after a missed Pele kick. This led to a hastily improvised finish soon after, with Ridgeway picking up the victory over the Aerial Assassin. Since then, speculation has indicated it could be a potential intercostal/rib injury.
It was noted that Ospreay was immediately assisted to the back by the referee. Paramedics then rushed to evaluate him before taking him to hospital.
Since then, Will Ospreay has taken to Twitter in order to update his fans about his condition.
Thankfully, he claims to be “ok,” before adding that he needs some “time to myself and to rest for once. Much love to everyone backstage that looked after me.”
https://twitter.com/WillOspreay/status/1051742913842044928
NEVER Openweight Contender
Ospreay’s recent win at King Of Pro Wrestling, picking up a pinfall over NEVER Openweight champion, Taichi, has propelled him into contender consideration for that belt. A title Ospreay is eager to take.
A lot has been said about his fast-paced, impactful, high flying style, but it’s good to hear that Ospreay is alright, considering what the injury could have entailed. Hopefully, he takes the time needed to rest and heal up, coming back at 100% in order to stake his claim to Taichi’s title.
Posted October 15th, 2018 in News, NJPW. Tagged: RPW, Will Ospreay.
Revolution Pro (Rev Pro) have only just finished their first of TV tapings, which took place in York Hall, Bethnal Green in London over the course of September 5th and 6th, but that hasn’t stopped them from engaging with curious fans who can’t wait for its release.
Today, the official Rev Pro Twitter account opened up to a Q+A session with its followers. Questions quickly turned to the tapings, the promotion’s future intentions and plans, and how the TV deal factors into their product going forward.
“We Believe We Have Made Some Mighty Fine TV”
When asked whether the TV deal was a “permanent thing” as opposed to a potential pilot to shop around to different networks, the Rev Pro account responded:
“[It being permanent is] the intention, yes, however will stress that nothing is permanent, like anything it has to work for all parties. We are going into this with a level head. However do believe we have made some mighty fine TV!”
Despite the initial set of tapings having only just been completed, another fan was eager to know when and where another set would take place.
When discussing the two-day tapings, another supporter wanted to know whether RPW would use their ‘bigger’ shows as a part of their TV run, or if the TV shows were their own dedicated products, intended to feed into the big shows like High Stakes, Global Wars, or Summer Sizzler.
On The Air
With all the excitement over the tapings still fresh, fans are excited to know when they can actually watch the final product when it debuts on Free Sports in the UK.
Rev Pro responded:
It’s reaffirming to see the commitment that those involved with Revolution Pro Wrestling are bringing to this television deal.
More competition can only further reinvigorate an industry already enjoying an undeniable upswing, and with programs like World of Sport once again on terrestrial screens across the UK, Rev Pro may offer up an engaging, entertaining alternative for British fans.
Posted September 11th, 2018 in News. Tagged: Rev Pro, RPW.
Revolution Pro Wrestling (Rev Pro) recently announced a set of television tapings to take place at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London, – an announcement that, like an RKO, took a lot of Britwres fans by surprise.
Today, they sent out a teasing Tweet to their fanbase that read, “Lots of stuff to announce. Shall we get started?”
It wasn’t long after this initial tease that the account would proceed to give us the first two matches announced for their two day take over on September 5th and 6th.
The first of these was revealed to be Kushida going up against Suzuki-Gun’s Zack Sabre Jr.
Sabre Jr. is coming off the back of a successful G1 Climax 28, which saw him pick up notable victories over NJPW stalwarts such as Tomohiro Ishii and Tetsuyo Naito, ending the tournament with 12 points to his name.
The matchup of different weight classes, with Kushida still wrestling as a Junior Heavyweight, could have interesting implications, given Rev Pro’s connection with NJPW. The two have faced off before – in RPW, no less – so it will be interesting to see how they’ve developed and what kind of match unfolds as the two styles clash.
A Legend Returns
The second match announced shortly after Kushida vs Sabre Jr., was Tipton’s own Chris Brookes versus the living legend, Jushin Liger.
The man from Tipton has accrued himself a large following over the years, honing his craft, as well as his Twitter game, and will undoubtedly be going to pull out all the stops against the living legend, Jushin “Thunder” Liger.
Rev Pro claims that they will be making “history” with these tapings, and they’re already shaping up to be an undeniably entertaining couple of days as they continue to lean into their positive relationship with New Japan.
Tickets are on sale now, priced at £15.
Posted August 24th, 2018 in News. Tagged: Rev Pro, RPW.
It was only for a few days ago that Revolution Pro (Rev Pro) surprised the Brit Wres scene by announcing a pair of television tapings taking place on September 5th/6th at York Hall, London.
Today, they announced via Twitter that Kevin Kelly and Andy Boy Simmonz will be the commentary team for the production.
Kevin Kelly has just finished a gruelling schedule, providing commentary duties for the entirety of NJPW’s G1 Climax 28. He will undoubtedly add the same level of insight and detail that he gave to NJPW’s summer event.
His partner, Andy Boy Simmonz, is an experienced grappler with a keen understanding of the British scene. His skills will no doubt be able to showcase RPW at its finest during the two-day taping.
Rev Pro have cultivated a wonderful working relationship with not only NJPW but also Ring Of Honor, with the promotions frequently working in tandem to craft intriguing cards and dream matches.
This three-way relationship has also allowed for crossover storylines, with feuds and matches developed and furthered on a plethora of different shows on different shores.
Just recently, Rev Pro and NJPW teamed up in order to put on a series of successful shows in the United Kingdom entitled Strong Style Evolved UK, with the action being articulated by the same commentary team attached for the upcoming RPW TV tapings.
It’s not that far until September, and it will be interesting to see what Rev Pro have planned with these tapings, especially given ITV’s recent reboot of World Of Sport.
So do you indeed to be there in York Hall, Bethnal Green in order to, as RPW put it, “#BeAPartOfHistory”?
Tickets for the tapings are on sale now, with tickets costing £15.
Posted August 16th, 2018 in News. Tagged: Rev Pro, RPW.
Revolution Pro Wrestling (Rev Pro) are heading to the world famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, in order to present something that will no doubt intend to further change the landscape of British wrestling.
September 5th and 6th 2018 will see RPW take over York Hall for two days straight, accompanied by TV production trucks, as they put on what will be a hotly anticipated potential rival to the recently rebooted World Of Sport on ITV.
With a call to arms to fans to come and “Be A Part Of History,” the poster, featuring British star and Suzuki-gun darling Zack Sabre Jr. popping his collar in a way that would make Finn jealous, boldly declares that they will present “Pro Wrestling At Its Best.”
Early September is only around the corner, and Revolution Pro Wrestling haven’t even gotten past their key summer event, Summer Sizzler 2018 – which features a tag match between Aussie Open and Killer Elite Squad, as well as boasting an astounding main event between WALTER vs Tomohiro Ishii – but this hasn’t stopped them from leaping at an opportunity that was too good to decline.
Owner and promoter, Andy Quildan, acknowledges the workload RPW have just shouldered but are unafraid of carrying:
“When you passionately believe in something and an opportunity like this comes along you take it. No matter how much work you’ve just created for yourself. Come and join us as we make history.”
When asked for further details via Twitter, Andy had this to say in regards to the surprise announcement via the Rev Pro account:
“For now all you need to know is we will be presenting wrestling our way, with no compromises and we need all of you to play your part in that!”
Tickets for the tapings go on sale from Monday 13th at 7 PM, with ALL tickets costing £15.
Posted August 12th, 2018 in News. Tagged: RPW.
Zack Sabre Jr made his debut appearance for New Japan Pro Wrestling at today’s 45th Anniversary event in Tokyo, where he faced Katsuyori Shibata for Revolution Pro Wrestling’s British Heavyweight Championship.
During the match Minoru Suzuki interfered on Sabre Jr’s behalf and used a Gotch style Piledriver on Shibata, giving Sabre Jr the opportunity to hit his signature Penalty Kick to secure the pinfall victory and win back the RPW title.
After the bout Sabre Jr donned a Suzuki-Gun t shirt and appeared to accept the invitation from Minoru to join the group.
Posted March 6th, 2017 in NJPW, News. Tagged: Katsuyori Shibata, RPW, Shibata, Zack Sabre Jr..
New Japan Pro Wrestling have announced that several title matches will take place on March 6th 2017. The event is to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the promotion and will air live on New Japan World (5am est.)
NJPW 45th Anniversary Show Lineup
- Jushin Liger and Hirai Kawato vs. Tiger Mask and Tomoyuki Oka
- Hirooki Goto, Yoshi-Hashi, Gedo and Jado (CHAOS) vs. El Desparado, Taka Michinoku, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Minoru Suzuki (Suzuki-Gun)
- Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Yuji Nagata, Manabu Nakanishi and David Finlay vs. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa, Yujiro Takahashi, Bad Luck Fale and Kenny Omega (Bullet Club)
- Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, Bushi and Sanada (Los Ingobernables) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Kushida and Juice Robinson
- RPW British Heavyweight Championship
Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr. *
- IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. Ryusuke Taguchi
- IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
Roppongi Vice (c) vs. Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru (Suzuki-Gun)
- IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano (c)(CHAOS) vs. Tomoaki Honma and Togi Makabe (GBH)**
- Kazuchika Okada (CHAOS) vs. Tiger Mask W***
* Zack Sabre Jr. is making his NJPW debut
** This match was made after GBH beat CHAOS at Togi Makabe’s anniversary show this weekend.
*** non-title match. Tiger Mask W is played by Kota Ibushi and is from the current Tiger Mask anime series.
Posted February 22nd, 2017 in News, NJPW. Tagged: AWA, Bad Luck Fale, Bullet Club, Davey Boy Smith, Davey Boy Smith Jr, David Finlay, Hirooki Goto, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Ishii, JR, Juice Robinson, Jushin Liger, Kane, Katsuyori Shibata, Kaz, Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Kushida, Manabu Nakanishi, Michael Elgin, New Japan World, Okada, Pro Wrestling, RPW, Sanada, Shibata, Tama Tonga, Tanahashi, Tenzan, Tetsuya Naito, Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, UC, Zack Sabre Jr..
Here are the results from Revolution Pro Wrestling’s first York Hall show of the year. The promotion has been growing rapidly in popularity over the past year and with this absolutely stacked card that trend looks set to continue:
RPW Interim British Cruiserweight Championship Match: Josh Bodom b. Ryan Smile – Bodom took the win via pinfall to become the Interim Crusierweight Champion. The Interim title has been introduced as current champion Will Ospreay is tied up with New Japan & Ring of Honor commitments
RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship Match: Joel Redman & Charlie Sterling b. War Machine – Redman and Sterling took the win to retain their titles after hitting a spinning tombstone on Rowe
YOSHI-HASHI b. Pete Dunne – YOSHI-HASHI took the win after hitting the Karma
Zack Sabre Jr. b. Marty Scurll – Sabre took the win after avoiding a Crossface Chickenwing attempt and rolling Scurll up for the three count
Trent Seven b. Trevor Lee – Seven took the win after hitting his second Snap Piledriver of the match to take the pinfall
Jay White b. Martin Stone – NJPW Young Lion Jay White took the upset win after making Stone tap with a Boston Crab
RPW Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship Match: Katsuyori Shibata b. Matt Riddle – In what was easily the MOTN Shibata retained his title using a rear naked choke. Shibata will now defend his belt against Will Ospreay at the NJPW New Beginning show in February
Posted January 22nd, 2017 in News. Tagged: Evolution, Jay White, Katsuyori Shibata, Marty Scurll, Matt Riddle, Pete Dunne, RPW, Scurll, Shibata, Trent Seven, Trevor Lee, Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr..
Here is the final card for this weekend’s High Stakes event presented by Revolution Pro Wrestling. Tickets are still available for the event and if you are able to make it to York Hall in Bethnal Green, London then it is certainly worth the trip:
British Heavyweight Championship Match
– Katsuyori Shibata vs Matt Riddle
If Shibata wins then he will defend the Championship at NJPW’s New Beginning event in February against Will Ospreay
– Marty Scurll vs Zack Sabre Jr
– YOSHI-HASHI vs Pete Dunne
– Trevor Lee vs Trent Seven
– Martin Stone vs Jay White
British Tag Team Championship Match
– War Machine vs Redman and Sterling
Posted January 16th, 2017 in News. Tagged: Marty Scurll, Matt Riddle, Pete Dunne, Rev Pro, RPW, Shibata, Trent Seven, Zack Sabre Jr..
New Japan have officially announced the cards for their two ‘New Beginning’ shows that take place on February 5th/11th in Sapporo and Osaka, Japan respectively. Following the events of the New Years Dash show Suzuki-Gun are set to make a huge impact on the landscape of New Japan with the group’s leader Minoru Suzuki set to face IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada for the belt in Sapporo on February 5th.
Also notable is the inclusion of a Revolution Pro Wrestling title bout between Shibata and Will Ospreay on the Osaka show. Shibata won the RPW British Heavyweight title from Zack Sabre Jr at the company’s last York Hall show.
The cards line up as follows:
New Beginning in Sapporo (02/05/17)
KUSHIDA & Hirai Kawato vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado (Suzuki-Gun)
Yuji Nagata & Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. Yoshitatsu & David Finlay & Henare
Katsuyori Shibata & Jushin Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. CHAOS’ Will Ospreay & Gedo & Jado
YOSHI-HASHI vs. Takashi Iizuka
Michael Elgin & Hiroshi Tanahashi & Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Lee vs. Tetsuya Naito & SANADA & EVIL & BUSHI & Hiromu Takahashi
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Match – Roppongi Vice (c) vs. TAKA Michinoku & Taichi (Suzuki-Gun)
NEVER Openweight Championship Match – Hirooki Goto (c) vs. Juice Robinson
IWGP Tag Team Championship Match – Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano (c) vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs. The Killer Elite Squad
IWGP Heavyweight Championship Match – Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Minoru Suzuki
New Beginning in Osaka (02/11/17)
Yoshitatsu & Hirai Kawato vs. David Finlay & Henare
Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima & KUSHIDA vs. Suzuki-gun’s Takashi Iizuka & Yoshinobu Kanemaru & El Desperado
Juice Robinson & Jushin Liger & Tiger Mask IV vs. YOSHI-HASHI & Gedo & Jado
Kazuchika Okada & Rocky Romero & Beretta (CHAOS) vs. Minoru Suzuki & TAKA Michinoku & Taichi (Suzuki-Gun)
NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship Match – Hiroshi Tanahashi & Manabu Nakanishi & Ryusuke Taguchi (c) vs. SANADA & EVIL & BUSHI
Revolution Pro British Heavyweight Championship Match – Katsuyori Shibata vs. Will Ospreay
IWGP Tag Team Championship Match – Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano (c) vs. Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs. Killer Elite Squad
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match – Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. Dragon Lee
IWGP Intercontinental Championship Match – Tetsuya Naito (c) vs. Michael Elgin
Posted January 11th, 2017 in News, NJPW. Tagged: David Finlay, Hirooki Goto, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Ishii, Juice Robinson, Jushin Liger, Katsuyori Shibata, Kazuchika Okada, Kushida, Manabu Nakanishi, Michael Elgin, Okada, Rocky Romero, RPW, Sanada, Shibata, Tanahashi, Tenzan, Tetsuya Naito, Tomoaki Honma, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr..
Revolution Pro Wrestling have announced the first two bouts for the 2-night Global Wars events that take place on November 10th/11th.
- On Night 1 the team of Mark Haskins, Tyler Bate & Trent Seven will be taking on Los Ingobernables (Naito, EVIL & SANADA).
- On Night 2 one of the standout performers from this year’s PWG Battle of Los Angeles Tournament Pete Dunne will be taking on a New Japan legend: Tomohiro Ishii
Revolution Pro have also announced that NEVER Openweight Champion Shibata will be returning to the UK for the Global Wars events:
Posted September 19th, 2016 in News, NJPW. Tagged: Battle of Los Angeles, Global Wars, Ishii, Mark Haskins, Pete Dunne, PWG, REVPRO, RPW, Sanada, Shibata, Tomohiro Ishii.
Revolution Pro Wrestling held their ‘Uprising 20016’ show on Friday night from York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. This is the card featuring the highly anticipated showdown between Will Ospreay and Vader. After all was said and done, it was the 61-year old wrestling legend who stood tall over the Areal Assassin.
Here are the results, courtesy of @ProWresLand:
– Jay White defeated Josh Bodom via submission.
– Sha Samuels defeated Big via referee stoppage.
– The British Young Bloodsdefeated Ryan Smile & PJ Black via pinfall.
– Chris Hero defeated Marty Scurll via pinfall.
– Ricochet defeated Pete Dunne via pinfall. After the match, Dunne attacked Ricochet.
– Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr defeated “Mr Ahtletic” Jeff Cobb via pinfall to retain.
– Vader defeated Will Ospreay via pinfall. Pete Dunne interfered during the match and attacked Ospreay. After it was over, Ospreay agreed to give Pete Dunne a rematch for the British Cruiserweight Championship.
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Posted August 12th, 2016 in News. Tagged: RPW, Will Ospreay.
RPW have announced that the second annual Global Wars events will be taking place on November 10th/11th at the world famous York Hall in Bethnal Green and Walthamstow Assembly Halls respectively.
Although no talents have yet been confirmed last year’s events saw Okada, Tanahashi, Jushin Thunder Liger, Ishii and KUSHIDA perform, Shibata has all but already been confirmed for a rematch against British Champion Zack Sabre Jr.
Tickets will be on sale July 31st to all RPW newsletter subscribers, you can sign up through their website here.
Posted July 25th, 2016 in NJPW, News. Tagged: Ishii, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kushida, Okada, RPW, Tanahashi, Zack Sabre Jr..
Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan announced via social media that he is no longer with the Resistance Pro Wrestling (RPW) promotion.
“For those interested, I’ve left Resistance Pro Wrestling, officially and unofficially,” Corgan wrote on Twitter. “Details to follow in the coming weeks. And though this is by no means a way to reach them, I’d like to thank the talented wrestlers, managers, and valets I’ve worked with.”
RPW is a local, Chicago-based indy promotion that had a television deal with the AMC Network until AMC dropped all unscripted programming.
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Posted November 15th, 2014 in News. Tagged: RPW.
In what could be considered a sign that Sting has still yet to sign with WWE, he has been announced as Ric Flair’s replacement for the Revolution Pro Wrestling events in the United Kingdom on March 14th and March 15th.
As previously reported, with Flair signing a new deal with WWE, while he is still allowed to take outside bookings, they must be approved by WWE and if they conflict with any of the obligations he has with them, he must cancel those bookings. Flair did cancel, citing “personal reasons,” and as noted, RPW announced Sting as his replacement.
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Posted February 27th, 2014 in News, WWE. Tagged: Ric Flair, RPW, Sting.