PROGRESS Wrestling – LONDON
SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 2024 – Electric Ballroom, Camden.
Sunday May 26th & Monday May 27th 2024.
Going back to our roots, Super Strong Style 16 2024 will be a two day event held at the Electric Ballroom.
The first two SSS16 tournaments in 2015 and 2016 were both held over two days at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town and in 2024 we will be reconnecting with those special days.
Will Ospreay and Tommy End (now Malakai Black) won the only two tournaments previously held over two days.
Who will etch their name in history and be victorious in 2024 in what is now an even more gruelling competition than before?
SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 24 OPENING ROUND MATCHES:
Leon Slater Vs. Sh
elton Benjamin
The Youngest In Charge & TNA Wrestling Star, Leon Slater takes on the Gold Standard, Shelton Benjamin.
Benjamin’s illustrious career has been highlighted with an impressive array of championship accolades. He is a three-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, three-time WWE Tag Team Champion, and three-time WWE 24/7 Champion.
Can Leon Slater, the rising force, pick up the win against the seasoned veteran in this monumental showdown?
The Lyrical Dragon brings his signature style and unmatched energy to the ring contrasting sharply with Aigle Blanc’s combination of agility and strength.
Aigle Blanc emerged victorious at the 2022 wXw World Tag Team Festival, claiming the wXw World Tag Team Championship alongside his partner, Senza Volto.
Meanwhile, Man Like Dereiss boasts a notable record as a 2x PROGRESS World Tag Team Champion, having shared the championship honours with Dan Moloney.
Witness the collision of these remarkable talents as they fight for a place in the SSS16 quarter-finals.
Ricky Knight Jr. Vs Simon Miller
Former ATLAS Champion Ricky Knight Jr. undoubtedly left a lasting impression with his unforgettable performance against YOICHI at FREEDOM WALKS AGAIN.
Now setting his sights on the PROGRESS World Championship scene, RKJ steps into the ring against Simon Miller.
As the SSS16 2024 tournament kicks off, many eyes are on Simon Miller. Will this tournament bring him numerous triumphs?
The first round poses a significant challenge, serving as what could be Simon Miller’s biggest test in the PROGRESS ring.
Yet, his unwavering dedication and passion for wrestling in PROGRESS have been evident throughout his wrestling career, making this match a compelling showcase of skill and determination.
Mike Santana Vs. Connor Mills
Last year’s SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 tournament marked Connor Mills‘ return to PROGRESS Wrestling, where he issued a challenge to the former PROGRESS Men’s World Champion, Spike Trivet
However, it was at THE LIGHT OF THE DRAGON event where Mills snapped, unleashing a newfound intensity.
His opponent, Mike Santana, makes his long-awaited return to PROGRESS Wrestling, having last wrestled at PROGRESS in 2019.The former AEW star, now competing in TNA Wrestling, enters the tournament with a clear agenda: to make a statement and assert his dominance in the ring.
Santana’s comeback promises to add an electrifying dynamic to the tournament.
Luke Jacobs Vs. Mike D
Luke Jacobs is a seasoned contender when it comes to tournaments in PROGRESS.
In 2022, Jacobs won the PROGRESS ATLAS Tournament by defeating WWE Star Bronson Reed (FKA JONAH) in the finals to secure the ATLAS Championship.
Luke faces Mike D, who will be making his PROGRESS Wrestling debut at SSS16.
Mike D was the winner of the 2023 TNA Wrestling Gut Check Competition, which propelled him into the spotlight.
Since then, Mike D has been making waves throughout the European independent wrestling scene.
It’s widely anticipated that this match will become an instant first-round classic, embodying the essence of “BIG MEATY MEN SLAPPING MEAT!”
Gene Munny Vs. Kid Lykos II
That Damn Dirty Dog, Gene Munny faces the Problem, Kid Lykos II.
Previously, Gene Munny has initiated #GENE4SSS16 campaigns to secure a spot in the tournament. However, this year, he’s earned his place outright, solidifying his status as a PROGRESS fan favourite.
Kid Lykos II achieved a significant victory at FREEDOM WALKS AGAIN by triumphing in the multi-man match.
The question now arises: can Kid Lykos II maintain his momentum and follow in the footsteps of his tag-team partner, best friend, and the current PROGRESS Men’s World Champion, who won the 2023 Super Strong Style 16 tournament?
Eddie Dennis Vs. TK Cooper
When it’s time to party we will party hard!
Eddie Dennis makes his long-awaited return to the SSS16 tournament for the first time since 2015. Determined to reclaim the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship, which he claims he never truly lost, Eddie is prepared to leave it all in the ring.
His opponent, Sunshine Machine’s TK Cooper, is no stranger to SSS16, having competed in the tournament twice before.
As two favourites collide, the outcome of their match remains uncertain, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, unable to predict who will advance to the quarter-finals!
KC Navarro Vs. Tate Mayfairs
OOOHOOO, this match is truly blessed.
KC Navarro RETURNS to PROGRESS Wrestling to face Tate Mayfairs.
KC Navarro is the current Warrior Wrestling Champion in which he has held the belt for a total of 699 days.
Mayfairs has been on a 100% winning singles streak over the past year in PROGRESS and has even taken his SSS16 training to the next level as he recently competed in Uganda with SGW.
Can KC break Tate’s winning streak and advance to the quarter-finals?
Or will Tate Mayfairs retain his momentum and advance deep into the tournament?
Kid Lykos (C) Vs. Mark Haskins
PROGRESS Men’s World Championship.
Kid Lykos was the winner of the 2023 Super Strong Style 16 tournament.
Following an intense rivalry with former PROGRESS Men’s World Champion, Spike Trivet, Lykos seized Championship glory by overcoming The Vulture in a Steel Cage match at TWISTED METAL.
Now, a year later, Kid Lykos defends the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship against Mark Haskins whom he defeated in the tournament final the previous year.
Haskins contended that Lykos’s victory in the 2023 tournament was only possible due to the intervention of special guest referee, Nigel McGuinness.
Rhio (C) Vs. Lizzy Evo Vs. Kanji Vs. Nina Samuels – Ladder Match.
PROGRESS Women’s World Championship
Rhio won the PROGRESS Women’s World Championship at THE LONG HALLOWEEN where she unlocked her destiny by challenging the former PROGRESS Women’s World Champion, Lana Austin.
However, following Rhio’s victory, contenders like Lizzy Evo, Kanji, and Nina Samuels have all been vying for the top spot, each aiming to claim the prestigious title.
Nina Samuels has previously interrupted Rhio’s matches, claiming that upon her return to PROGRESS Wrestling, she should have been immediately granted a Championship opportunity from Kanji, the former 2-time PROGRESS Women’s World Champion.
Lizzy Evo has shown disrespect towards Kanji multiple times in the past, and this disrespect persisted when their match for the #1 Contender to the PROGRESS Women’s World Championship ended in a draw.
This resulted in a triple-threat match at VENDETTA, where Rhio emerged victorious, intensifying the frustrations of both Lizzy Evo and Kanji.
Kanji recently appeared as a special guest on the Nina Samuel’s show at ONE BUMP OR TWO where she announced that the women’s fatal four-way would be contended in a ladder match.
Will Rhio continue her reign of dominance, or are we on the brink of witnessing a new PROGRESS Women’s World Champion?
YOICHI (C) Vs. Axel Tischer
ATLAS Championship Match.
FREEDOM WALKS AGAIN proved to be a momentous moment for both YOICHI and Axel Tischer.
YOICHI became the new PROGRESS ATLAS Champion by defeating Ricky Knight Jr. in a match that stole the show during WrestleMania 40 weekend.
Axel Tischer also became the PROGRESS World Tag Team Champion in a thrilling three-way match between The Cheeky Little Buggers, Sunshine Machine & SAnitY.
Following YOICHI’s successful defense of the ATLAS Championship against Robert Dreissker at ONE BUMP OR TWO, Bullit threw down the gauntlet for a title shot, only to be rebuffed by YOICHI, who questioned Bullit’s honor…
This exchange didn’t go unnoticed by Axel Tischer, who seized the opportunity to challenge YOICHI for an ATLAS Championship match at SSS16, an offer that YOICHI swiftly accepted.
Now, the stage is set for an epic clash between the two PROGRESS Wrestling champions at SSS16. Who will emerge victorious and claim the spotlight?
