At PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 172: WEREWOLVES OF LONDON, history is in the making as LA Taylor and Skye Smitson—together known as The Experience—will attempt to become the first-ever all-female PROGRESS Tag Team Champions. The duo will take on the reigning champions, Smokin’ Aces (Charlie Sterling & Nick Riley), in a match that not only promises high-octane action but could also cement The Experience’s legacy in British wrestling history.
The Journey: From the Lana Austin Experience to The Experience
LA Taylor and Skye Smitson were initially part of the Lana Austin Experience (LAE), a faction where their primary focus was ensuring Lana Austin remained the PROGRESS Women’s Champion. For over a year, Taylor and Smitson put their personal ambitions on the backburner, prioritizing Lana’s success above all else. However, despite their loyalty, tensions grew within the faction as both women began to feel disrespected and undervalued.
Things came to a head when Lana Austin and her partner Rob Drake began to treat Taylor and Smitson as mere enforcers, relegating them to support roles rather than allowing them to shine as a formidable tag team. The breaking point arrived when Lana showed her jealousy at Skye Smitson, attacking her from behind as Rob Drake held LA Taylor back in the corner.
This marked the birth of The Experience—a tag team determined to prove they were more than just muscle for someone else’s ambitions. They quickly earned the admiration of fans and began picking up significant victories on the PROGRESS roster, establishing themselves as a credible threat in the tag team division.
Earning the Title Shot
Since their split from the LAE, The Experience has been on a roll, showcasing their blend of physicality and teamwork. With a string of impressive wins, including over notable teams like Lana Austin & Rob Drake, and helping right their wrongs to Kanji in a successful six-woman tag match, Taylor and Smitson have earned their shot at the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships. Their chemistry as a unit has only grown stronger, fuelled by their determination to prove they belong at the top of the division.
In their own words, this is not just about winning titles—it’s about making history. Skye Smitson and LA Taylor have made it clear that their goal is to become the first all-female team to hold the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships, and they’ve never been more motivated.
The Challenge: Smokin’ Aces
Standing in their way are Smokin’ Aces, one of the most dominant and well-rounded teams in PROGRESS Wrestling. As current champions, Charlie Sterling and Nick Riley are no strangers to tough competition, having successfully won the gold THREE times. However, Taylor and Smitson have shown they can adapt to any style, and their combination of power and strategy, their unbreakable bond could be the key to dethroning the champions.
The Stakes at Chapter 172
This match at Chapter 172 isn’t just about gold; it’s about legacy. For The Experience, winning the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships would not only make them the first all-female champions in the promotion’s history but also validate their decision to break away from the Lana Austin Experience and pursue their own success. For Smokin’ Aces, this match is about maintaining their reign and solidifying themselves as one of the greatest teams in PROGRESS Wrestling.
As Chapter 172: WEREWOLVES OF LONDON approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Can LA Taylor and Skye Smitson make history and claim their place at the top of the PROGRESS tag team division?
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