PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 162 Preview: PROGRESS Wrestling returns to the Electric Ballroom in Camden, on Sunday, 28th January. Chapter 162: The Light Of The Dragon will be a show to remember as Grizzled Young Veterans return to PROGRESS, former WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali makes his debut and we will crown a key holder for the Men’s PROGRESS World Championship in a Thunderbastard match.
THUNDERBASTARD Match – Winner earns a shot at the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship at any time, anyplace anywhere!
Connor Mills vs Gene Munny vs Kid Lykos vs Luke Jacobs vs Mark Haskins vs Tate Mayfairs vs YOICHI
The Thunderbastard match is a staple in PROGRESS Wrestling with former winners including Will Ospreay and our current Men’s World Champion, Spike Trivet. As he did, the key allows you to unlock your opportunity at anytime and anywhere. So let’s take a look at the competitors:
Connor Mills: Connor Mills returned to PROGRESS Wrestling in 2023 by attacking Spike Trivet during the Super Strong Style 16 tournament and later in the year came ever so close to winning the PROGRESS Tag Team Titles with Gene Munny. Can he kick off his 2024 by picking up his biggest win in the company yet?
Gene Munny: Gene ended his 2023 with an emotional win over his best friend Warren Banks in his retirement match. Can he use that momentum to become the Thunderbastard key holder?
Kid Lykos: Did anyone have a more eventful 2023 in PROGRESS Wrestling than Kid Lykos? After winning the SSS16 tournament with a wave of emotion, he entered a 6 month journey trying to be the one to topple Spike Trivet only to lose his mask in doing so.
Luke Jacobs: Luke Jacobs had a superb 2023 with great performances throughout including a standout match with Ricky Knight Jr at VENDETTA. Can the former ATLAS Champion add the Men’s World Championship to his list of honours utilising the Thunderbastard key?
Mark Haskins: Mark Haskins had a brilliant Super Strong Style 16 tournament making it all the way to the final and the former champion looks to return to the top of the company by unlocking his opportunity by winning the Thunderbastard this month.
Tate Mayfairs: Tate has told us his frustration at never getting a shot at the Men’s World Championship, but he has the chance to become the holder of the key here, firmly putting his feud with Simon Miller behind him.
YOICHI: Ever since his change from Yoshiki Inamura into YOICHI, the Pro Wrestling NOAH monster has shown his true dominant self. Is it his time?
Singles Match
Mustafa Ali vs. Leon Slater
Mustafa Ali, making his UK independent wrestling debut on his #MustafaAli2024 World Tour Campaign is on a mission to rid the wrestling world of its previous leaders saying IN ALI WE TRUST… but can he best the Youngest In Charge, Leon Slater?
Leon Slater was one of the most sought after free agents after his incredible 2023 that saw him have fantastic matches worldwide and he was deservingly signed by TNA. This match between two of the greatest high-flyers in professional wrestling is going to be talked about for the rest of the year, make sure you are there to see it live at Chapter 162 in Camden on Sunday. January 28th.
Tag Team Match
Sunshine Machine vs. Grizzled Young Veterans
Not only is this the return of Grizzled Young Veterans to the Electric Ballroom. Not only is this one of the most loved tag teams in PROGRESS Wrestling history against one of the most loved tag teams in PROGRESS Wrestling history. Not only is this a match between one of the longest reigning PROGRESS Tag Champions against the joint most reigned champions.
Even without any gold on the line, this is absolutely massive. In their pre-match promos, GYV claimed that Sunshine Machine simply stepped into the door they left open when leaving for WWE, whilst Sunshine Machine said they won’t stand for GYV’s disrespect.
As these two teams collide at PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 162, fans can expect a clash of styles and philosophies. Will the aerial artistry and exuberance of Sunshine Machine triumph, or will the strategic and ruthless approach of the Grizzled Young Veterans prevail?
PROGRESS Women’s Championship Match
Rhio (C) vs Harley Hudson
Rhio has become a winning machine since capturing the Women’s PROGRESS Championship from Lana Austin and said from the start that she wants to take on anyone and everyone as champ. This months she will face the debuting Harley Hudson, a wrestler who has recently won the TNA Gut Check competition last year and has held titles across the UK. Can Rhio’s winning streak continue or will Harley Hudson climb the top of the mountain in her very first match in PROGRESS Wrestling?
Singles Match
Kanji vs Nina Samuels
Nina Samuels has had an excellent 2023 in PROGRESS Wrestling, bringing her Nina Samuels show to the fore and having of the matches of the year with Alexxis Falcon and almost winning the Women’s PROGRESS Championship at UNBOXING. She claims that Kanji owes her one and the former champion was more than willing to accept…
For the first time ever in a PROGRESS Wrestling ring, Nina Samuels faces Kanji one on one at Chapter 162: Light of the Dragon.
Tag Team Match
Robbo & Malik vs Kings of The North
Paul Robinson and Malik are yet to win a match as a tag team much to the frustration of ‘The Don’ Kosta Konstantino. They have however, started to show a bit more team chemistry in their recent matches. Can they pick up their first win in PROGRESS as a team against the experienced Kings of the North – who are making their return for the first time since 2022.
Singles Match
Bullit vs Shigehiro Irie
Get ready for an electrifying showdown at PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 162: “The Light of the Dragon,” as Bullit, the rising star of Dominatus Regnum, prepares to face the formidable Shigehiro Irie. Bullit, fresh off his monumental victory over Big Damo, is on a mission to complete the set of gold for his stable, Dominatus Regnum – can he get on the road to do that with another win in the ATLAS division?
On the other side, Shigehiro Irie, the powerhouse from Japan, is looking to reclaim his glory. Following a setback against YOICHI, Irie is more determined than ever to prove his mettle.
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PROGRESS Wrestling – Chapter 162 – THE LIGHT OF THE DRAGON
