New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) star, Drilla Dan Moloney returned to PROGRESS Wrestling at Sunday’s Chapter 188: UNBOXING VIII – The Search for Socks – against Spike Trivet, who made his first in-ring match appearance since losing the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship to Kid Lykos.
In front of a capacity crowd at Camden’s Electric Ballroom on Sunday, Moloney faced Spike in a heated match as the two rivals went head-to-head in the PROGRESS ring.
Since heading to the Far East with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is a member of Bullet Club, Moloney has made a lasting impact on a global scale.
His achievements with both PROGRESS and in New Japan Pro Wrestling has enabled the Birmingham-born wrestler to ascent to stardom.
Having made his PROGRESS debut in 2013, Moloney’s stunning return in today’s show signified a showcase moment of the United Kingdom’s biggest independent professional wrestling company.
Following Moloney’s match against Spike, PROGRESS co-owner Lee McAteer was delighted to see Drilla back in the PROGRESS ring.
McAteer, said: “To welcome Drilla back to PROGRESS is fantastic. We’re so proud of Drilla and everybody else in the 0121, of course our reigning defending PROGRESS Men’s World Champion, Man Like Dereiss, and Leon Slater, who has been doing phenomenal things on both TNA and NXT.
“It’s fair to say that if you want to see the superstars of tomorrow, today, that’s why you should come to PROGRESS Wrestling.”
Following exciting shows across our UK locations and internationally, it has been another successful year for PROGRESS Wrestling, and 2026 promises to be just as exciting.
Tickets can now be purchased for the following shows in the New Year by clicking below:
Sunday 25th January 2026: Chapter 189: In Darkest Night (Camden Electric Ballroom)
Friday 20th February 2026: Chapter 191: For The Love of PROGRESS (Bowlers’ Exhibition Centre, Manchester)
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