Roderick Strong made his mark on PROGRESS Wrestling during the inaugural Super Strong Style 16 Tournament at Chapter 19 (24 May 2015), stepping through the doors of the Electric Ballroom as a world-travelled standout and leaving an immediate impact on the UK scene. Known as “The Messiah of the Backbreaker,” Strong showcased the grit and intensity that had already made him a cornerstone of the independent wrestling world.
In that historic tournament, Strong battled and defeated Tommy End in a first-round classic, followed by a hard-hitting win over Rampage Brown in the quarter-finals, before narrowly falling to a surging Will Ospreay in the semis. His performances over the two-night showcase became a benchmark for visiting international talent—and a reminder of why Strong was one of the most respected names in the business.
Notable matches in Roderick Strong’s PROGRESS history include:
Super Strong Style 16 First Round – Roderick Strong vs Tommy End (Chapter 19)
Super Strong Style 16 Quarter Final – Roderick Strong vs Rampage Brown (Chapter 19)
Super Strong Style 16 Semi Final – Will Ospreay vs Roderick Strong (Chapter 19)
PROGRESS Tag Team Title Match – Strong & Adam Cole vs Sumerian Death Squad (Chapter 21)
Though his time in PROGRESS was brief, it was unforgettable, marked by precision strikes, grinding holds, and a wrestling IQ that few could match.
Beyond PROGRESS, Strong carved out a Hall of Fame-worthy résumé: multiple-time champion in ROH, a key member of WWE’s Undisputed ERA in NXT, where he held the NXT North American, Cruiserweight, and Tag Team Titles, and more recently, a top-tier competitor and champion in AEW as part of The Undisputed Kingdom.
Roderick Strong didn’t just bring skill—he brought standard-setting excellence.
In PROGRESS, he raised the bar.
Every strike, every suplex, every backbreaker, delivered with purpose.
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Roderick Strong made his PROGRESS Wrestling debut at Chapter 19: Super Strong Style 16 (24 May 2015), entering the first edition of the tournament as one of the most feared and respected names in international wrestling.
Across two days in the Electric Ballroom, Strong delivered a masterclass in intensity and technique—defeating Tommy End in a gruelling first round, toppling Rampage Brown in a hard-hitting quarter-final, and falling just short to Will Ospreay in a thrilling semi-final showdown. His performances helped elevate Super Strong Style 16 into an instant institution.
Notable matches in Roderick Strong’s PROGRESS history include:
Super Strong Style 16 First Round – Roderick Strong vs Tommy End (Chapter 19)
Super Strong Style 16 Quarter Final – Roderick Strong vs Rampage Brown (Chapter 19)
Super Strong Style 16 Semi Final – Will Ospreay vs Roderick Strong (Chapter 19)
PROGRESS Tag Team Title – Sumerian Death Squad vs Roderick Strong & Adam Cole (Chapter 21)
Though his time in PROGRESS was short, it was unforgettable. Strong brought Ring of Honor pedigree, a relentless pace, and unmatched precision to every outing—earning the respect of UK fans with each crushing backbreaker.
Away from PROGRESS, Roderick Strong’s legacy is global: multiple-time ROH champion, a founding member of The Undisputed ERA in WWE NXT—where he held the North American, Cruiserweight, and Tag Team Titles—and a current titleholder in AEW’s Undisputed Kingdom.
He is a wrestler’s wrestler—clinical, cold-blooded, and always composed.
Roderick Strong didn’t just compete in PROGRESS; he elevated it.
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