Author: Gareth Slade
Gareth Slade
I'm Gareth. I like wrestling, heavy metal, and dying repeatedly on From Software games. My favourite food is almost always curry. I have one wife, two kids, two cats, and two rabbits. That's seven things in total!
Welcome back everybody for the eleventh installment of the PROGRESS Prerogative. For the uninitiated, this is the column where we review each of PROGRESS Wrestling’s shows (or Chapters) in chronological order. This week finds us at Chapter 11: To Fight War, You Must Become War. This is a very appropriate title considering that Chapter 10 saw Regression – Jimmy Havoc and The London Riots – take control of the company essentially. How will Jim Smallman, Glen Joseph, and Jon Briley fight back? Let’s see, right now. Chapter 11: To Fight War, You Must Become War. Sunday, January 26th, 2014. The…
On an exceedingly hot bank holiday Monday, RIPTIDE Wrestling presented two cards of tip-top action from a stunning open-air theatre. Join me to review the first of those cards for the Bank Holiday Wrestling Show now. RIPTIDE’s USP has always been its cinematic format for home viewing. So be sure to watch the stunning trailer for said shows before diving in. It really does emphasise the company’s aesthetic very well. Bank Holiday Wrestling, Show One. Monday, August 26th, 2019. Brighton Open Air Theatre, UK. Cassius vs Mike Bird To kick off the festivities, Mike Bird continues his quest to vanquish…
Hello, one and all! Welcome back to The PROGRESS Prerogative; the weekly column that reviews each Chapter from PROGRESS’s history in chronological order. This week we’re hitting double figures for Chapter 10: Glory Follows Virtue As If It Were Its Shadow. Let’s get right to it, people! Chapter 10: Glory Follows Virtue As If It Were Its Shadow, Sunday, November 24th, 2013, The Garage, Islington, UK Tommy End vs Mikey Whiplash Mikey Whiplash makes his PROGRESS debut in the opening contest against Tommy End. Whiplash is someone who is mainly known for his tenure in ICW these days, and he’s…
Several new champions were crowned at PROGRESS Wrestling’s big show this Sunday. Chapter 95 saw all of the company’s active titles defended as well as a Royal Rumble match to crown the inaugural Proteus Champion. This is the first time in quite some time that PROGRESS have had a full compliment of titles defended on one of their shows, so something definitely had to give. Let’s get to all of the #AndNew champions from Chapter 95! A bit of a shocker with the first new champions crowned: we’re covering Aussie Open vs grizzled Young Veterans, folks. The match was going…
PROGRESS Wrestling returns to historic Alexandra Palace on September 15th for Chapter 95 – Still Chasing. That would be a callback to Chapter 55 – Chase The Sun, the first show that the company ran at Ally Pally. I had the pleasure of attending that show, and let me tell you it’s a bit of a belter. Should you so desire, the whole show can be viewed legally, for free, right here. The September show is PROGRESS’s biggest of the year, where the biggest scores are settled and new directions are established. So let’s have a look and see where…
For the first time ever, on September 14th, PROGRESS runs through an entire Natural Progression Series in one fell swoop! Traditionally taking place over a number of months, the Natural Progression Series is an elimination tournament that usually grants the winner a title match of their choosing. Previous winners were Mark Andrews, Flash Morgan Webster, Pastor William Eaver, Toni Storm and Mark Davis. That’s a killer’s row of talent, and quite the list for the sixth winner to join. Let’s have a look at the opening rounds, shall we? On paper, Veit Muller vs The OJMO is a real mismatch as…
Hello friends, acquaintances, and well-wishers (who wish me no specific harm). Welcome back to the ninth edition of the PROGRESS Prerogative. This is the blog that reviews each PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter in chronological order. This week my sniper-like sights are set on Chapter 9: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kick Me, Kill Me. Nice reference to U2/an awful Batman film there. Chapter 9: Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kick Me, Kill Me, Sunday, September 29th, 2013 The Garage, Islington, UK Dave Mastiff vs Tommy End Tommy End, the man who will be known as Aleister Black in a few years, makes his…
Hello everybody, and welcome back to the PROGRESS Prerogative with Big Boy’s Guide To Strong Style. This is the column where we review each chapter from PROGRESS Wrestling in chronological order. This week we’re up to Chapter 8, and there’s a slight shift in the direction of the company storyline wise. The match graphics are rather nifty, designed in an ornate storybook style. Some different camera angles from the norm also give this Chapter a unique look. Let’s dive into the show, and see just what happened. Chapter 8: The Big Boy’s Guide To Strong Style, Sunday 29th July 2013,…
Hello again, dear reader, and welcome back once again to the RIPTIDE Wrestling RETROspective this time looking at Point Break 2019. This time we’re looking at Point Break which took place on June 8th, 2019 at the Brighthelm Centre in Brighton. We begin with a video promo by TK Cooper starting to really show his bitterness towards Brighton Champ Chuck Mambo. After their match at RIPTIDE Rumble, he’s got a real chip on his shoulder about his loss. Lion Kid vs Mike Bird A short match to start Point Break with as Lion Kid takes on Mike Bird. As you…
There’s a couple of absolute belters listed for Rev Pro below. That’s because, on Friday, August 30th, Revolution Pro Wrestling presents their annual Summer Sizzler show. One of the company’s big four shows of the year, it’s sure to be spectacular. Let’s see what’s lined up for Friday night. David Starr vs Will Ospreay Likely the main event, David Starr and Will Ospreay should be a very interesting encounter. The stipulations for this match are that if Starr wins he gains control of Rev Pro. If Ospreay should win then his opponent’s Rev Pro career is over. This is all…