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Michael Oku
Michael Oku (born 1993) is an English professional wrestler, notable for his work on the British Independent circuit, particularly with Revolution Pro Wrestling, where he is the Former Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, after defeating Great-O-Khan on 9 July 2023. Professional wrestling career Revolution Pro Wrestling (2018–present) Oku debuted for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), facing Great-O-Khan in a losing effort. On January 6, 2019, he fought for Team ELP and lost a eight man tag team match against Team David Starr. He soon started having a losing before defeating the Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion El Phantasmo in a non title match, which earn him a title match at RevPro Summer Sizzler, which he failed to win. On November 24, Oku defeated Rocky Romero in the first round and made El Phantasmo submit in a 4-Way Elimination Match to win the 2019 British J-Cup. After the match, he was attacked by Pac. He would get his revenge, by defeating Pac at Upr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Aussie Open (professional Wrestling)
Aussie Open are an Australian professional wrestling tag team, consisting of Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher. The two began teaming in 2017 whilst working on the United Kingdom independent scene and briefly wrestled under the name The Aussie Assault. The two wrestle as freelancers, working mainly for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where they are members of the United Empire stable and were the inaugural Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), where they are two-time Undisputed British Tag Team Champions They have also made appearances in Europe for Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) and in the US for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), who RevPro and NJPW have working relationships with respectively. History Early career (2007–2016) Both men worked around the Australian independent scene, Davis debuted in 2007 and Fletcher in 2014. Both men worked for independent promotions, such as Melbourne City Wrestling. Formation in United Kingdom (2017-Present ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Professional Wrestling Matches Rated 5 Or More Stars By Dave Meltzer
Professional wrestling journalist and sports historian Dave Meltzer has assigned ratings to professional wrestling matches since the creation of his publication, the ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' in 1982, and named his first 5-star match in 1983. Receiving a 5 or higher star rating is considered by many to be a great achievement. The first match rated more than 5 stars by Meltzer was Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat in 1989. A match hasn’t been rated so high until Kazuchika Okada vs Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 2017. 17 Months later, Meltzer awarded Okada vs Omega IV 7 stars at Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall in June 2018. There have been 216 matches awarded 5 or more stars; Mitsuharu Misawa has the most individual matches with 25. Matches 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Wrestlers with the most 5-or-higher-star matches As of , . Wrestlers with the most higher-than-5-star matches As of , . Promotions with the most 5-or-higher-star matches As of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Stakes (2024)
High Stakes (2024) was the 11th High Stakes professional wrestling event produced by Revolution Pro Wrestling that took place on 18 February 2024, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. The event marked Will Ospreay's last Revolution Pro Wrestling appearance after his New Japan Pro Wrestling contract expired, and before making his permanent All Elite Wrestling appearance. All Elite Wrestling owner Tony Khan was present for the event, with Ospreay addressing him following the main event. Storylines The event featured eleven professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines are produced on RevPro's weekly tour-based shows. Results See also * 2024 in professional wrestling 2024 in professional wrestling describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Ospreay
William Peter Charles Ospreay (born 7 May 1993) is an English professional wrestler who is currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion in his first reign and leader of the United Empire stable. He also wrestles for NJPW's United Kingdom based partner promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), where he is a former and longest reigning Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion. Currently considered to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world, Ospreay began his career in United Kingdom in 2012, on the UK independent circuit. In 2016, after being recommended by AJ Styles, he began to work with Japanese promotion New Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the junior heavyweight division, becoming a three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and the winner of the 2016 and 2019 Best of the Super Juniors. In 2019, Ospreay also won the NEVER Openweight Championship. That same year, Ospreay particip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zack Gibson
Jack Rea (born 8 August 1990) is an English professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Rip Fowler. He is also known for his work as Zack Gibson on the UK independent circuit. He formed the tag team Grizzled Young Veterans with James Drake (now known as Jagger Reid) in 2017, becoming the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions and three-time Progress Tag Team Champions. Early life Rea was born in Liverpool on 8 August 1990. He grew up in nearby Maghull, where he attended Deyes High School. He graduated with a degree in accounting and finance from Liverpool John Moores University in 2011. Before wrestling, he played football. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2009–2019) After being trained by Alex Shane, Rea made his pro-wrestling debut in 2009 for English promotion, FutureShock Wrestling as Zack Diamond. In March 2010, Rea started using the ring name of Zack Gibson. Gibson entered the FutureS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabe Kidd
Gabriel Kidd (born 24 April 1997) is an English professional wrestler. He is currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Professional wrestling career Early career (2011–2019) Kidd made his debut in 2011 and at that time, he wrestled under a mask to conceal his age. On 29 April 2017, Kidd won the WCPW Internet Championship, one of the titles of What Culture Pro Wrestling, in a triple threat match involving defending champion Cody Rhodes and Joe Hendry. He lost the title to Zack Sabre Jr. on 21 September. On 2 June 2019, Kidd lost to Hendry in a "Loser Leaves Town" match, after which he left Defiant Wrestling. On 29 June, at a Revolution Pro Wrestling event, Kidd teamed with Kenneth Halfpenny and Shaun Jackson where they defeated Brendan White, NJPW young lions Clark Connors and Karl Fredericks. Katsuyori Shibata, was so impressed with Kidd and he went on to recommend him to NJPW officials, thus therefore leading Kidd to be signed by NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British J-Cup (2023)
The 2023 British J-Cup was the sixth British J-Cup professional wrestling tournament produced by Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW), which took place on at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. The tournament final was a four-way elimination match, which Leon Slater won by defeating Harrison Bennett, Mascara Dorada and Wild Boar. In other matches on the card, Michael Oku retained the British Heavyweight Championship against Gabe Kidd, Alex Windsor retained the British Women's Championship against Kanji, and Luke Jacobs defeated Ricky Knight Jr. Participants There were eight participants in the British J-Cup, representing various international promotions from around the world. Reception Ian Hamilton of ''411Mania'' rated the event 7.7, considering it "a show of two halves", with the first half being "a “foam finger” show for the casuals" and the second half being "a York Hall-like outing". Aftermath Shortly after winning the British J-Cup, Leon Slater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hechicero
Hechicero / Rey Hechicero (born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'' (or masked professional wrestler), who works for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), where he a former CMLL World Heavyweight Champion. He portrays a ''rudo'' ("Bad guy") wrestling character. Hechicero has also made appearances on the Mexican independent circuit, as well as in Japan for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and in the United States for Ring of Honor (ROH). Hechicero's real name is not a matter of public record, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their private lives are kept a secret from the wrestling fans. He is billed as "Rey Hechicero" when making appearances outside CMLL, but there is no pretense that it is two different characters that he is playing. Hechicero is Spanish for "Wizard" and "Rey Hechicero" means "Wizard King". Professional wrestling career In ''lucha libre'' there is a long-standing tradition of keeping the personal in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trent Seven
Benjamin Maurice Webb (born 21 August 1981), better known by the ring name Trent Seven, is an English professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and actor. He was signed to WWE on their NXT UK brand, where he is a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion. He and Tyler Bate formed the tag team Moustache Mountain, who also had won the Progress Tag Team Championship and the RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship in the UK, as well as the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas in the United States. Seven, Bate, and Pete Dunne collectively form the team " British Strong Style". Seven has also competed as a singles competitor, being a one-time ICW World Heavyweight Champion. Early life Benjamin Maurice Webb was born in Wolverhampton on 21 August 1981. He is of Irish descent; his grandfather, Daniel O'Hara (1923–2021), immigrated to Wolverhampton's Tettenhall area from Menlough. He aspired to be an actor until he watched WrestleMania, which made him want to become a wrestler. As a you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RevPro 11th Anniversary Show
The RevPro 11th Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling event produced by Revolution Pro Wrestling. It took place on August 26, 2023, at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. The event featured wrestlers from various promotions including All Elite Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and Progress Wrestling. It also featured the RevPro debut of Mickie James. Production Background On May 11, 2023, RevPro announced that they will hold their 11th anniversary show at the Copper Box Arena in London, England on Saturday August 26, 2023, one day before All In (2023), AEW All In. Storylines The event featured eleven professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and Narrative thread, storylines. Wrestlers portray Face (professional wrestling), heroes, Heel (professional wrestling), villains, or Tweener (professional wrestling), less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Jacobs
Luke Jacobs is an English professional wrestler currently working for the British promotions Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) and Progress Wrestling. In RevPro, he is the current Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion in his first reign, and a former Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion; and in Progress, a former Progress Atlas Champion and the current PROGRESS World Champion. Professional wrestling career British independent scene (2018–present) Jacobs is known for competing in various of the British independent scene. At Royal Quest II, an event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling on British territory on October 2, 2022, Jacobs teamed up with Ethan Allen in a losing effort against '' Los Ingobernables de Japon'' ( Sanada and Hiromu Takahashi). Future Shock Wrestling (2018–2021) Jacobs made his professional wrestling debut in Future Shock Wrestling at ''FutureShock UnderGround #27'' on June 16, 2018, where he teamed up with Ethan Allen and Ashton Smith to de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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