Lykos Gym Win PROGRESS Wrestling Tag Team Championships at Chapter 181
Lykos Gym Win PROGRESS Wrestling Tag Team Championships at Chapter 181
29 June 2025 – O₂ Ritz, Manchester | Live on TrillerTV & Demand PROGRESS+
Lykos Gym (Kid Lykos & Kid Lykos II) claimed the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships at Chapter 181: Far From Ordinary People, defeating Sunshine Machine (Chuck Mambo & TK Cooper) in a match that ended under controversial circumstances.
The bout was a competitive and fast-paced affair until Kid Lykos, without the knowledge of his tag partner, produced a concealed object from his kneepad and struck Mambo with a flying knee. The impact proved decisive, allowing the Gym to follow up with a double-team brainbuster for the win. The move ended Sunshine Machine’s second reign before a single successful title defence.
Kid Lykos II now becomes a two-time champion, while Kid Lykos makes history by becoming the only five-time PROGRESS Tag Team Champion in the promotion’s history. The victory further cements Lykos Gym’s status as one of the most decorated and enduring teams in the modern PROGRESS era.
Social media was quick to react, with fans praising the pair’s win while questioning the methods. Some highlighted the subtle use of a foreign object in the finish, noting its potential implications for the new champions. Others, including wrestlers and pundits, commented on the historic nature of Kid Lykos’ record-setting fifth reign.
For Sunshine Machine, this marks a disappointing return to the summit. After recapturing the titles at Super Strong Style 16, Mambo and Cooper were expected to begin another defining run atop the tag division. Instead, their reign was abruptly cut short, prompting speculation as to their next move and whether they will seek an immediate rematch.
As for Lykos Gym, their victory opens a new chapter in the tag team landscape. Whether the method of their win will cause tension within the team remains to be seen, particularly with Kid Lykos II appearing unaware of how the victory was secured. What’s next for the tag titles may become clearer at Chapter 182: Stay Humble, but one thing is certain — the division has been shaken.
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