PROGRESS Wrestling Awards 2024
The PROGRESS Wrestling Awards of 2024 have been announced, showcasing a year filled with brilliant matches matches, unforgettable moments, and the rise of incredible talents. Fans have spoken, voting for their favourites in what has been a remarkable year for PROGRESS Wrestling. These awards show what the fans of PROGRESS have loved the most about the previous year as we head into 2025.
Best Match: Spike Trivet vs Kid Lykos – Twisted Metal Cage Match
Kid Lykos did it! After more than 500 days, Spike Trivet’s reign of terror as PROGRESS Men’s World Champion came to an end. The historic victory took place in a chaotic and bloody steel cage match that will be remembered as one of PROGRESS Wrestling’s most dramatic moments.
Trivet entered the bout confident, with the backing of Bullit and the Smokin’ Aces, seemingly ensuring his continued dominance. However, the tides turned when members of the PROGRESS roster – many of whom had been wronged by Trivet in the past – stormed the ringside area to neutralize his allies. With the odds finally even, a claret-soaked Lykos was free to unleash his fury and deliver the decisive blow, finishing Trivet inside the unforgiving cage.
The aftermath was pure magic. Fans rushed toward the ring in celebration, embracing the new champion as he made his triumphant exit from the cage. The match was a sheer spectacle, a cinematic moment for PROGRESS Wrestling and a crowning achievement for Kid Lykos.
Best Male Wrestler: Luke Jacobs
Luke Jacobs’ victory as Best Male Wrestler at the 2024 PROGRESS Awards is a testament to his incredible year. As the reigning PROGRESS Men’s World Champion, Jacobs dominated the scene with hard-hitting matches, including defences against top-tier talents like Timothy Thatcher, Leon Slater, and Kid Lykos. His unwavering dedication to his craft, combined with his North West Strong ethos, solidified his reputation as one of the UK’s finest wrestlers. He may have lost friends in doing so but his Super Strong Style 16 win and one-sided victory to win the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship rightly earned him this well-deserved accolade.
Best Female Wrestler: Rhio
Rhio’s triumph as Best Female Wrestler at the 2024 PROGRESS Awards reflects her remarkable impact on the UK wrestling scene. Her historic 434-day reign as PROGRESS Women’s World Champion was a testament to her dominance, with thrilling defences against top contenders cementing her legacy. Rhio’s blend of technical mastery, resilience, and charisma captivated fans and showcased her as a leader in the division. The former PROGRESS Women’s World Champion went 17 matches undefeated in her dominant title reign in 2024 before controversially losing at Unboxing.
Best Tag Team: Smokin’ Aces
In the world of tag team wrestling, Smokin’ Aces reigned supreme in 2024. Celebrating their dominance and consistency in the tag team division, Charlie Sterling and Nick Riley demonstrated unmatched chemistry and versatility, delivering show-stealing performances against teams like The Experience and SAnitY. Their seamless teamwork made them a cornerstone of PROGRESS Wrestling’s tag division and their impressive title reign and knack for finding ways to win solidified their reputation as the standard-bearers of tag team wrestling in the UK.
Best Chapter: UNBOXING VII
Unboxing VII: The Curtain Call earned the title of Best Chapter at the 2024 PROGRESS Awards for its unforgettable night of wrestling drama and surprises. Featuring the shocking conclusion of Rhio’s historic reign, El Hijo Del Vikingo’s debut, Michael Oku’s shocking return and an incredible 4-way main event, the event showcased the very best of PROGRESS Wrestling. The unpredictability of the Unboxing tradition created an incredible atmosphere inside the Electric Ballroom and will be fondly remembered for years to come.
Best Debut: Mike D
Mike D captured the Best Debut award at the 2024 PROGRESS Awards, marking his meteoric rise in the European wrestling scene. From the moment he stepped into the PROGRESS ring with a banger of a match in round one of the Super Strong Style 16 tournament against Luke Jacobs, Mike D showcased his raw athleticism, undeniable charisma, and a hard-hitting style that left fans buzzing. His impactful matches against established stars proved he belonged among the elite, with his ATLAS Title match against Axel Tischer being a standout, while his fearless attitude and crowd connection made him a standout newcomer.
Rising Star: Leon Slater
Leon Slater was the recipient of the Rising Star award in 2023 where on acceptance of the award he said “I’ll prove I’m worth it”. In 2024 he did just that as the PROGRESS Wrestling fans have named him the rising star for a second year in a row! Leon main evented chapters, faced Shelton Benjamin and picked up huge victories throughout the year. Can he move from rising star to male wrestler of the year in 2025?
Feud of the Year: Kid Lykos vs Spike Trivet
The feud between Kid Lykos and Spike Trivet was voted the Feud of the Year in 2023, a rivalry that captivated audiences with its intensity and storytelling. Their encounters in the ring were more than just matches; they were epic battles that told a story of rivalry, disrespect, and sheer determination. Each confrontation raised the stakes, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their next encounter… ultimately ending in the unmasking of Kid Lykos.
In 2024, we saw the culmination of this epic rivalry as Kid Lykos finally toppled his foe inside a steel cage – and once again the fans voted in their numbers for it to be feud of the year!
Moment of the Year: Kid Lykos Wins the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship
The crowning of Kid Lykos as the PROGRESS Men’s World Champion was voted the Moment of the Year. This victory was not just a win in a steel cage; it was the culmination of a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. The emotion in the arena was palpable as fans witnessed a wrestler achieving what many only dream of. “This is for everyone,” declared an emotional Kid Lykos.
Shock of the Year: Cara Noir Returns
The return of Cara Noir was crowned Most Shocking Moment at the 2024 PROGRESS Awards, delivering a jaw-dropping surprise that left fans in shock and excitement. After months of absence following his dramatic steel cage match that left him with a broken foot and no return date, Cara Noir’s unannounced reappearance at a sold out Electric Ballroom reignited the magic and mystique that only he can bring. Emerging through the smoke with his signature theatrical presence, the Black Swan reminded everyone why he’s a once-in-a-generation talent. The emotional and unexpected moment, coupled with his immediate impact on the roster, cemented this return as a defining moment of the year in PROGRESS Wrestling as he was face to face with both Luke Jacobs and KENTA teasing future matches.
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