Chris Hero is a striking savant whose legacy echoes through the history of PROGRESS Wrestling. One of the most influential independent wrestlers of his generation, Hero brought unmatched precision, devastating elbows, and a global résumé to the Ballroom—leaving fans and foes stunned in his wake.
Hero’s PROGRESS journey began at Chapter 30 during the 2016 edition of Super Strong Style 16, where he toppled Mark Andrews in a gritty opening round bout. He returned that same night to defeat Big Daddy WALTER in the quarter finals before falling in a brutal slugfest to Tommy End in the semis. The next year, he returned under his WWE name, Kassius Ohno, delivering an iconic run in the 2018 tournament at Alexandra Palace.
Over the course of one day, Ohno defeated Chris Brookes, Zack Gibson, and six other challengers in a Wasteman Challenge—before finally succumbing to Zack Sabre Jr. in the final. It was a showing that reminded the world why Hero is often considered a wrestler’s wrestler.
He’s also gone to war with Marty Scurll for the PROGRESS World Title, and collided with fellow technician Timothy Thatcher in a barnburner at Chapter 99.
Whether under the name Chris Hero or Kassius Ohno, the message remains the same: he hits hard and leaves a mark.
Pure skill. Pure danger.
And if you see the elbow cocked, it’s already too late.
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Chris Hero made his PROGRESS Wrestling debut at Chapter 30: Super Strong Style 16 (29 May 2016), entering the tournament and immediately making waves by defeating Mark Andrews in the first round.
From that moment, Hero—later known in NXT as Kassius Ohno—cemented himself as one of the most dangerous strikers to ever enter a PROGRESS ring. With elite conditioning, sharp ring IQ, and knockout power in both elbows, Hero carved out a path of devastation and instant classics.
Notable matches in Chris Hero’s PROGRESS history include:
PROGRESS World Title – Chris Hero vs Marty Scurll (Chapter 31 – 30-minute war)
Super Strong Style 16 First Round – Hero vs Mark Andrews (Chapter 30)
Super Strong Style 16 Quarter Final – Hero vs WALTER (Chapter 30)
Super Strong Style 16 Semi Final – Hero vs Tommy End (Chapter 30)
SSS16 2018 Run as Kassius Ohno – defeating Chris Brookes, Zack Gibson and a wild Wasteman Challenge field before falling to Zack Sabre Jr. in the final (Chapter 68)
Later battles against Tyler Bate and Timothy Thatcher rounded out a storied PROGRESS run.
Chris Hero may have only passed through PROGRESS for a handful of chapters, but his legacy is ironclad—a gatekeeper of greatness and a purist’s dream.
Still revered. Still respected.
And if you let your guard drop – boom, elbowed into oblivion cos Chris Hero aint nothin to f*ck with!
All matches are available to watch on DEMAND PROGRESS PLUS.
