List of professional wrestling promotions in Great Britain and Ireland
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This is a list of professional wrestling promotions in Great Britain and Ireland, including England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man and lists both active and notable defunct professional wrestling promotions from the 1950s to the present day.
England
[edit]Promotion name | Location | Promoter(s) | Years active | Notes |
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1 Pro Wrestling | Doncaster | Steven Gauntley, Adam Moverley | 2005–2011
2022–2023 |
[1][2][3] |
4 Front Wrestling (4FW) | Wiltshire | David Sharp | 2004–present | [1][4] |
5 Star Wrestling | Sheffield, Liverpool | Daniel Hinkles | 2015–2018 | |
All Star Wrestling | Liverpool | Brian Dixon (1970-2023) Joseph Allmark (2022–present) |
1970–present | Longest-running UK wrestling promotion.[1][5][6] |
ATTACK! Pro Wrestling | Bristol, Cheltenham, London | Mark Andrews | 2011–present | Founded by Pete Dunne & Jim Lee in Birmingham in 2011. They also run shows in Cardiff in Wales. |
Bellatrix Female Warriors | Norfolk, Essex | Saraya Knight | 2006–2009, 2011–present | Female-only wrestling promotion originally known as World Association of Women's Wrestling |
Frontier Wrestling Alliance (FWA) | Portsmouth, Essex, London | Elisar Cabrera, Mark Sloan, Alex Shane, Tony Simpson | 1993–2007, 2009–2012 | [1][7][8][9] |
International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK) | Portsmouth, Essex, London | Daniel Edler, Billy Wood, Paul Hopkins | 2004–2017 | |
Joint Promotions / Ring Wrestling Stars | London | Les Martin and Dale family cartel
The Hurst Syndicate |
1952–1995 | [5][10] |
Lucha Britannia | London | Garry Vanderhorne | 2006–present | |
New Generation Wrestling (NGW) | Hull | Richard Dunn | 2008–present | [11] |
NXT UK (WWE) | London, Cardiff, Blackpool | Triple H Vince McMahon |
2018–2022 | WWE's UK-based brands. |
Preston City Wrestling (PCW) | Preston | Steve Fludder | 2011–present | |
PROGRESS Wrestling | London | Jon Briley and Glen Joseph | 2012–present | |
Pro-Wrestling: EVE | London | Dann Read, Emily Read | 2010–present | Female-only wrestling promotion.[12] |
Pro Wrestling Pride | South West | Darren Saviour | 2012–2017 | [13] |
Revolution Pro Wrestling | London | Andy Quildan, Andy Simmonz | 2012–present | |
TNT Extreme Wrestling | Liverpool | Jay Apter, Lee McAteer, Martyn Best | 2015–present | |
World Association of Wrestling (WAW) | East Anglia | Ricky Knight, Zak Zodiac | 1993–present | [1][14] |
Ireland
[edit]Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
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Irish Whip Wrestling | Dublin | Ray Rooney | 2002–present | |
Fight Factory Pro Wrestling | Dublin | Phil Boyd | 2004–present | |
Over the Top Wrestling | Dublin/Belfast | Joe Cabray | 2014–present |
Scotland
[edit]Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
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Relwyskow Promotions (as independent) | Glasgow | Ann Relwyskow | 1986–1994 | Previously part of Joint Promotions, not included in 1986 sale to Max Crabtree. Produced TV specials for Grampian and STV 1990 and 1993[15] |
Insane Championship Wrestling | Glasgow | Mark Dallas & Duncan Gray | 2006–present |
Wales
[edit]Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
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ATTACK! Pro Wrestling | Cardiff | Mark Andrews | 2011–present | Founded by Pete Dunne & Jim Lee in Birmingham in 2011. They also run shows in different parts of England such as Bristol, Cheltenham and London. |
British Wrestling Federation | Rhyl | Orig Williams | 1960s - c.2002 | Produced Welsh language TV wrestling show Reslo for S4C 1982-1995[16] |
See also
[edit]- List of professional wrestling promotions
- List of women's wrestling promotions
- List of professional wrestling promotions in Europe
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "United Kingdom Promotions". Promotions. OnlineWorldofWrestling.com. 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Garrison, Nick; Brian Wescott (2008). "1PW-1 Pro Wrestling". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "1 Pro Wrestling". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "4-Front Wrestling". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Pro-Wrestling Title Histories: United Kingdom". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Wrestling-Titles.com. 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "All-Star Wrestling". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ "Frontier Wrestling Alliance". The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo. Wrestling-Titles.com. 2003. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Oliver, Earl; Brian Westcott (2004). "FWA-Frontier Wrestling Alliance (UK)". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Frontier Wrestling Alliance". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Joint Promotions". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "New Generation Wrestling". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Pro-Wrestling: EVE". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Pro Wrestling Pride". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "World Association of Wrestling". Cagematch.de. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ ITV Wrestling Post-88 Scotland section includes full broadcast details of specials
- ^ ITV Wrestling - British Wrestling On Other Channels - Reslo section including full broadcast details