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A blockbuster mixed tag team match is set for Dropkick The Halls as SWW Warriors Champion “The Allstar” Ruby Manitoba joins forces with Lee Hunter — one half of one of the greatest tag teams in UK wrestling history — to take on Miles Stephens and former Warriors Champion Aluna.
Manitoba’s reign has been nothing short of dominant, turning back every challenger who’s stepped her way. Hunter’s experience and in-ring IQ make them a formidable pairing.
But standing across the ring are two Cheltenham natives with plenty to prove. Aluna returns home for the first time since Crumbling Empire, where she came within a heartbeat of reclaiming the Warriors Championship from Manitoba. Now, she’s got another shot at the champ — this time, with the home crowd behind her. Miles Stephens, a proud representative of Cheltenham, will look to use that same energy to pull off a major win in front of family and friends.
It’s a showdown between champions and hometown heroes — and this time, Cheltenham might just be the difference-maker.
Dropkick The Halls takes place Sunday, December 7th at Leisure at Cheltenham.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
A returning wildcard meets a roaring veteran at Dropkick The Halls as “The Unpredictable” CJ Rawlings steps back into an SWW ring for the first time since his violent First Blood match against Chris Bronson.
After a hiatus that left fans wondering when — or if — he’d return, Rawlings is back with something to prove. Known for his intensity, speed, and unorthodox style, he’s as dangerous as ever. But his comeback test couldn’t be tougher: “The English Lion” Eddie Ryan.
A cornerstone of British wrestling, Ryan is a veteran competitor, a former SWW Tag Team Champion, and one of the most technically gifted wrestlers on the scene today. His pride, precision, and power make him a formidable opponent for anyone — especially someone returning from a brutal absence.
It’s the clash of the unpredictable and the unrelenting. Can Rawlings tame the Lion, or will Ryan’s roar silence the comeback before it begins?
Dropkick The Halls takes place Sunday, December 7th at Leisure at Cheltenham.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
The King of the Beasts stands tall — but the ultimate underdog has entered his jungle.
At Dropkick The Halls, SWW Openweight Champion “King of the Beasts” Jim Diehard puts his title on the line against “Fly or Die” Josh Foulds, the breakout star of Channel 4’s hit reality competition Underdog: Josh Must Win.
Jim Diehard’s reign has been nothing short of dominant. Since winning the Openweight Championship, he’s turned away every challenger with ruthless efficiency, his strength and stamina setting a new standard for SWW champions. Every opponent who’s stepped up has been crushed and sent back to the end of the line.
But Josh Foulds has built his career on beating the odds. Known for his grit, heart, and resilience on Underdog: Josh Must Win, Josh brings that same never-quit mentality into the ring. He’s not just fighting for the title — he’s fighting to prove he belongs among the elite.
It’s the Beast vs the Underdog. Power vs heart.
One will stand tall. The other will fall.
One will stand tall. The other will fall.
Dropkick The Halls takes place Sunday, December 7th at Leisure at Cheltenham.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
In a South West Wrestling and professional wrestling first, Dropkick The Halls will feature an unprecedented contest of pure strength — an Arm Wrestling Challenge between Cheltenham’s own “Alpha Male” Iestyn Rees and Hunter Maul.
Both men are physical specimens, carved from mahogany and built for battle. Rees, a dominant veteran with international experience across Europe and Japan, has long been recognised as one of the UK’s strongest and most imposing competitors. Hunter Maul, meanwhile, has earned his reputation as one of the most physically intimidating wrestlers on the scene — a powerhouse with the grip strength and attitude to match.
This first-time clash pits two alphas against one another in a best-of-three arm wrestling showdown to determine who truly rules the jungle in SWW.
A spectacle of strength, pride, and raw competition — this will be one moment fans won’t forget.
Dropkick The Halls takes place Sunday, December 7th at Leisure at Cheltenham.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
The first bout for Dropkick The Halls has been confirmed — and it’s one loaded with tension and pride.
After both men advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Lord of the Ring tournament, “The Fox” Kian Kelly will go one-on-one with “Limited Edition” Chicago Desailly in Cheltenham.
This isn’t the night either man expected. For Kelly, it’s a frustrating twist — having schemed and clawed his way into a new SWW contract, the cunning veteran now faces a young, ambitious challenger with everything to prove. Desailly, meanwhile, sees Kelly as the perfect stepping stone to show he’s more than just a rising prospect.
It’s a battle between experience and hunger, calculation and fire — and neither man intends to leave Cheltenham quietly.
Dropkick The Halls takes place Sunday, December 7th at Leisure at Cheltenham.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
After a long road back from injury, “El Capitan” Leyton Buzzard is finally set to make his SWW debut. The highly acclaimed wrestler will appear at BrawlHaus Vol. 2 in Gloucester on Saturday, December 27th, and Chaos on Campus in Plymouth on Saturday, January 31st.
Following his recovery, Buzzard took his talents to Japan, further sharpening his skills and proving himself as one of the most dynamic and complete wrestlers on the scene today. Now, he’s ready to take SWW by storm.
Tickets for both events are available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk.
Card Update – Crumbling Empire (Cheltenham, Oct 24 – SOLD OUT)
South West Wrestling can confirm that Harrison Bennett will be unable to compete at Crumbling Empire tomorrow night at the Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in an SWW ring soon.
As always, the card is subject to change — and this time, the change brings an electrifying addition.
Stepping in is “The Futurist” Leon Cage.
Recently returned from injury, Cage has wasted no time reminding fans why he’s considered one of SWW’s most dynamic competitors. His mix of precision striking, athletic innovation, and sheer drive to succeed has made him a standout performer since his debut.
Recently returned from injury, Cage has wasted no time reminding fans why he’s considered one of SWW’s most dynamic competitors. His mix of precision striking, athletic innovation, and sheer drive to succeed has made him a standout performer since his debut.
Tomorrow night, he steps back under the lights at the Frog & Fiddle, ready to take over once again.
Crumbling Empire is officially SOLD OUT.
Stay tuned to SWW’s social media for live updates, highlights, and post-show coverage.
Stay tuned to SWW’s social media for live updates, highlights, and post-show coverage.
Crumbling Empire – SOLD OUT!
Cheltenham, you’ve done it again — Crumbling Empire at the Frog & Fiddle on Friday, October 24th is officially sold out!
Every seat claimed. Every standing spot filled. The Frog & Fiddle is set for a night of pure over-18s wrestling carnage as the South West’s loudest crowd watches the Empire fall.
Thank you to everyone who grabbed tickets — this one’s going to be wild.
Couldn’t get in? Don’t worry — Lord of the Ring follows the next night at Watson Hall, Tewkesbury, and limited tickets remain.
South West Wrestling presents: Chaos on Campus
Saturday January 31st | The Quad Theatre, Plymouth Marjon University
Doors 18:00 | Starts 19:00
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk
University students receive half price entry
Saturday January 31st | The Quad Theatre, Plymouth Marjon University
Doors 18:00 | Starts 19:00
Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk
University students receive half price entry
After the success of Wrestleversary V, South West Wrestling returns with an unmissable live event — Chaos on Campus. The atmosphere will be electric as the best wrestlers in the region descend on Plymouth for a night of action, drama, and unforgettable moments.
Headlining the event is 3-time SWW Champion ‘Heart & Soul’ JJ Gale, who recaptured the title from Charlie Sterling in a thrilling main event at Wrestleversary. Joining him is SWW Warriors Champion ‘The AllStar’ Ruby Manitoba, a confident and fearless champion ready to defend her crown.
The SWW Tag Team Champions The Blockbusters bring their high-impact, movie-star chaos to Marjon, while former SWW Champion ‘Worth Every Pound’ Charlie Sterling looks to climb back to the top. Rounding out the card are ‘The Demolition Woman’ L A Taylor, known for her unmatched power, and ‘The Stallion’ Chris Bronson, whose aggression and intensity make every match unpredictable.
Expect the unexpected as South West Wrestling guarantees pure chaos on campus.
South West Wrestling returns to The Thirsty Pine Beer Café in Gloucester for BrawlHaus Vol. 2 on Saturday, December 27th.
After August’s unforgettable night of chaos, The Thirsty Pine demanded another round. Expect another raw and raucous atmosphere as SWW closes out the year with BrawlHaus Vol. 2 — a night of barroom brawls, heavy hits, and wild energy.
The line-up features SWW Warriors Champion “The Allstar” Ruby Manitoba, a decorated cheerleader with a chip on her shoulder; “King of the Travellers” Tyson T-Bone, as dangerous as he is unpredictable; “The Flynn Daddy” Flynn Burden, the swaggering showman who thrives in chaos; and “Limited Edition” Chicago Desailly, the breakout star of the last BrawlHaus. Joining them are “The Alpha Male” Iestyn Rees, “Superbeast” Liam Jones, and “The Sly Tactician” Kian Fox, each ready to make The Pine their personal fight club.
Doors open at 19:00, show starts at 20:00. Tickets from £10 available now at southwestwrestling.co.uk. Over 18s only.
