RPD to Make PROGRESS Wrestling Debut at Chapter 181

Live from the O2 Ritz, Manchester | Sunday 29 June 2025, 3pm BST | Streaming on PROGRESS Wrestling Demand PROGRESS Plus & Triller TV+

PROGRESS has officially added a major match to Chapter 181: Far From Ordinary People, confirming that RPD will make his long‑awaited promotional debut against seasoned stalwart Charlie Sterling. This promises to be a brown‑belt moment in PROGRESS history – and a potential game‑changer.

RPD brings raw knockout power and athletic pedigree to the squared circle, having carved out a dominant run as TNT Ignition Champion and earning respect as an honorary member of the Blackpool Combat Club. His recent social teasers suggest a confident, high‑impact start to his PROGRESS journey.

Charlie Sterling, a three‑time Tag Team Champion, is no stranger to challenge, reaching the semi-finals of this spring’s Super Strong Style 16, with victories over Simon Miller and Will Kroos before falling to eventual winner Man Like DeReiss . At 6’1″ and 224lbs, he blends heavy‑hit power with technical precision, making him a formidable foe for any newcomer .

Why It Matters

For RPD, this is a baptism of fire—a chance to show that his boxing-to-wrestling crossover is no gimmick, but genuine ringcraft and destruction. For Sterling, it’s the perfect opportunity to cement his singles legacy and position himself as a standout figure in PROGRESS post‑SSS16.

The announcement has already lit up PROGRESS social channels and X with fans debating whether RPD’s power can topple the veteran or if Sterling’s experience will prove too much . This clash could be an early sleeper of Chapter 181.

Don’t miss RPD vs. Sterling at Chapter 181: Far From Ordinary People, streaming live on TrillerTV and Demand PROGRESS+, 29 June, from the O₂ Ritz in Manchester.

Chapter 181 is titled Far From Ordinary People for good reason – every match carries weight, history and stakes. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster and the show will stream live worldwide on Demand PROGRESS Plus and  Triller TV+