PROGRESS Wrestling has confirmed a significant first-time match-up for Chapter 178: Fix Your Hearts, as PROGRESS Wrestling icons Trent Seven and Cara Noir go head-to-head for the first time.

This contest brings together two of the most recognisable names in PROGRESS history, each having played a pivotal role in shaping the company in different eras. Now, they finally meet in what promises to be a compelling clash of styles and legacies.

Trent Seven is synonymous with PROGRESS Wrestling. A founding member of British Strong Style alongside Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate, he was instrumental in bringing the promotion to wider prominence. His hard-hitting offence and commanding presence made him a key figure during one of PROGRESS’s most celebrated periods.

Seven has held the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships and been involved in some of the company’s most memorable rivalries, including battles with factions like RINGKAMPF. His encounters with WALTER, Matt Riddle, and Doug Williams stand out as defining moments. Yet, despite all his achievements, he has never shared the ring with Cara Noir in a singles match – until now.

Cara Noir’s rise in PROGRESS was as dramatic as his persona. From his debut, he captivated audiences with his theatrical presence and resilience in the ring.

His reign as PROGRESS World Champion from 2020 to 2022 was one of the longest in the company’s history, spanning 791 days. During this time, he defended the title against some of the best wrestlers on the circuit, including Shane Strickland before controversially dropping the gold to Jonathan Gresham. Throughout a difficult period for wrestling, Cara Noir became a central figure in PROGRESS, carrying the company through its empty arena era and beyond.

His return to PROGRESS has been eagerly awaited, and already seen some classic matches including Yoshiki Inamura, KENTA, Mustafa Ali and Charli Evans. Now he faces a man who helped define an earlier era in PROGRESS, Trent Seven.

Despite their similar standing in PROGRESS history, Seven and Cara Noir have never faced each other one-on-one. That changes at Chapter 178, where their contrasting styles will be put to the test.

Seven’s blend of technical wrestling and hard-hitting strikes will be met by Cara Noir’s unorthodox, fluid style and remarkable endurance. It’s a match that encapsulates what PROGRESS Wrestling is all about – intensity, passion, and the drive to push boundaries.

For Trent Seven, this is an opportunity to remind everyone of his influence in PROGRESS and prove he is still a dominant force. For Cara Noir, it is another step in re-establishing himself among the top names in the company.

Whatever the outcome, this first-time encounter is set to be a highlight of Fix Your Hearts as PROGRESS moves towards Las Vegas in April and Super Strong Style 16 in May.

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