Malik wrestled Jonathan Gresham for the PROGRESS Wrestling Championship at Everything Patterned. This match was noted for its unique storytelling and crowd engagement. Malik was presented as a significant heel, but was given some sympathy and respect due to a promo by Kosta.

The match featured Malik spitting at Gresham, with Gresham responding in kind, a move that was not well-received by the crowd. The match was characterized by Gresham’s stalling tactics and Malik’s aggressive offense. Malik was praised for his performance, though he maintained his heel status by telling the crowd to leave after the match, which Gresham won with a roll-up after a distraction​​.

Malik participated in the SSS16 Tournament in 2022, where he first defeated Callum Newman, advancing to the quarter-finals. However, his journey in the tournament ended when Gene Munny defeated him in the next round.

Malik teamed up with Kosta in a tag team match against Anthony Ogogo and Dan Moloney. Unfortunately for Malik and Kosta, Ogogo and Moloney emerged victorious. Despite the loss, Malik and Kosta vowed to seek revenge in a future match​​​​.

Malik faced Anthony Ogogo in a knockouts-only match, which is akin to a last-man-standing match. Despite a spirited performance, including brawling outside the ring and using weapons like a chair, Malik ultimately lost to Ogogo.

Since that defeat, he has been pursuing a tag team partnership with his Kosta Konstantino’s friend from way back, Paul Robinson. They are yet to win a match together at the time of writing, but they look to be improving as a pair.

These matches and events highlight Malik’s role as a prominent in PROGRESS Wrestling, engaging in high-profile matches and feuds, and showcasing his skills in various match types. His performances, particularly against Gresham and Ogogo, have been notable for their storytelling and the reactions they elicited from fans.

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