Nina Samuels Crowned PROGRESS Women’s World Champion at Chapter 175

In a jaw-dropping and controversial match at PROGRESS Wrestling’s Chapter 175: Unboxing VII – The Curtain Call, Nina Samuels seized her first championship in the company, capturing the PROGRESS Women’s World Championship in dramatic and underhanded fashion.

The evening’s tension reached its peak during Rhio’s open challenge for her championship. Having held the title for an incredible 434 days, Rhio entered the ring confident and ready to defend her reign. Fans were buzzing with anticipation, speculating about who might step up to challenge the dominant champion. But no one could have predicted the chaos that was about to unfold.

As the lights dimmed and the unmistakable music of wrestling legend Meiko Satomura blared through the speakers, the crowd erupted in excitement. It seemed Rhio was in for the fight of her life against one of the most respected wrestlers in the world. However, the cheers quickly turned to confusion and boos when Satomura did not appear.

Instead, from the shadows emerged Nina Samuels, wielding a steel chair. Before Rhio could even process what was happening, Samuels slid into the ring and delivered a brutal assault, striking Rhio repeatedly with the chair. The crowd watched in horror as Rhio crumpled to the mat, barely conscious.

Grabbing a microphone, Samuels added insult to injury, taunting the fallen champion. “If you’re a real fighting champion, you’ll defend your title right now!” she sneered. With her pride and reign on the line, Rhio, clearly dazed and struggling to stand, nodded in acceptance of the impromptu match.

The bell rang, but the match was over almost as quickly as it began. In a move that epitomized opportunism, Samuels hit her devastating Starstruck finisher on Rhio, pinning her in a mere 15 seconds. The referee counted to three, and just like that, Nina Samuels was crowned the new PROGRESS Women’s World Champion.

The stunned audience erupted into chants of “Bullshit!” as Samuels arrogantly paraded around the ring, hoisting the title high above her head. Rhio, on the other hand, lay motionless on the canvas, eventually needing assistance from the PROGRESS medical staff to leave the ring.

This shocking victory marks Nina Samuels’ first championship in PROGRESS Wrestling since her debut with the promotion in 2017. Known for her brash attitude and cunning tactics, Samuels wasted no time declaring that this was the start of a new era. PROGRESS Wrestling is officially the Nina Samuels Show and she basked in the boos of the London crowd.

While Samuels’ tactics may have been questionable, there’s no denying the impact of her victory. Ending Rhio’s historic reign – one of the longest in the title’s history – in such dramatic fashion has cemented her place in the annals of PROGRESS Wrestling. However, the manner of her win leaves a bitter taste for many fans, who now eagerly await Rhio’s response and the fallout from this shocking turn of events.

As PROGRESS Wrestling heads into 2025, all eyes are on the new champion. Whether her reign will match the legacy of her predecessor or be remembered for its controversial beginnings, one thing is certain: Nina Samuels is now the name on everyone’s lips.

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