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.
| 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] |
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
Shohei Baba, best known by his ring name Giant Baba, was a Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and professional baseball player. He is best known as a co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), a promotion he founded in 1972 along with Mitsuo Momota and Yoshihiro Momota, the sons of his mentor Rikidōzan. For the first 10 years of its existence, Baba was the top star of All Japan, while also serving as the booker, promoter, head trainer and president of the promotion from its inception in 1972 till his death in 1999. Baba was also responsible for recruiting much of the talent for All Japan, and was the public face of the promotion for much of his lifetime.
The European Heavyweight Championship is a name used for various top titles competed for throughout the European professional wrestling circuit.
The NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling championship that formerly served as the major title in the NWA UK Hammerlock promotion. The title is currently promoted by Dru Onyx's Torture Chamber Pro Wrestling Dojo along with the NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship.
The NWA Shockwave Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling heavyweight championship in NWA Shockwave (NWA-SW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It was the original title of the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation promotion and was later recognized by the NWA as a regional title. It was introduced as the CSWF Heavyweight Championship on October 19, 2002. It was established as an NWA heavyweight championship in 2005 following the promotion's admission into the NWA. The promotion became NWA: Cyberspace, and later NWA Shockwave, with the title remaining active until the promotion's close in 2007.
The NWA Shockwave Internet Championship was a professional wrestling Internet/television championship in NWA Shockwave (NWA-SW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It was the original title of the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation promotion and was later recognized by the NWA as a regional title. It was introduced as the CSWF Internet Championship on October 19, 2002. It was established as an NWA heavyweight championship in 2005 following the promotion's admission into the NWA. The promotion became NWA: Cyberspace, and later NWA Shockwave, with the title remaining active until the promotion's close in 2007.
The NWA Shockwave Cruiser X Championship was a professional wrestling cruiserweight championship in NWA Shockwave (NWA-SW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It was the original title of the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation promotion and was later recognized by the NWA as a regional title. It was introduced as the CSWF Heavyweight Championship on October 19, 2002. It was established as an NWA heavyweight championship in 2005 following the promotion's admission into the NWA. The promotion became NWA: Cyberspace, and later NWA Shockwave, with the title remaining active until being discontinued in December 2006.
The NWA Shockwave Women's Championship was a women's professional wrestling championship in NWA Shockwave (NWA-SW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It was the original title of the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation promotion and was later recognized by the NWA as a regional title. It was introduced as the CSWF Women's Championship on January 25, 2003. It was established as an NWA women's championship in 2005 following the promotion's admission into the NWA. The promotion became NWA: Cyberspace, and later NWA Shockwave, with the title remaining active until its retirement in 2006.
The NWA Shockwave Tag Team Championship was a professional wrestling tag team championship in NWA Shockwave (NWA-SW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It was the original title of the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation promotion and was later recognized by the NWA as a regional title. It was introduced as the CSWF Tag Team Championship on October 19, 2002. It was established as an NWA heavyweight championship in 2005 following the promotion's admission into the NWA. The promotion became NWA: Cyberspace, and later NWA Shockwave, with the title remaining active until its retirement in 2006.
Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic is an American independent professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Rudd in 2000. The promotion is based in the southeastern United States, largely covering the Carolinas and Virginia, with its headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. It is one of the oldest "indy" groups in North Carolina, succeeding Count Grog's Southern Championship Wrestling as the state's top promotion shortly before its close in 2004.
The CWF Mid-Atlantic Television Championship was a professional wrestling main championship in Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic. It was the original cruiserweight title of the Carolina Wrestling Federation promotion, later used in the Frontier Wrestling Alliance (2001–2004) and AWA Superstars (2005–2007) as a regional title, officially representing the Mid-Atlantic United States, while it was a member of the respective governing bodies. It remained active until November 2003 when the CWF reclassified the title as a television championship.
The CWF Mid-Atlantic Rising Generation League Championship is a professional wrestling secondary championship in Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic. It was first introduced by the promotion while an affiliate of the Frontier Wrestling Alliance (2001-2004) and later recognized by AWA Superstars (2005-2007). The title is traditionally defended in an annual tournament, typically held in December, although it has been occasionally defended in singles matches during the year. The title has switched hands in non-tournament bouts only twice, with the majority of the title changes occurring at the Rising Generation League Tournament. As of 2012, no champion has ever won the tournament more than once.
The MDW Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling heavyweight championship in Mason-Dixon Wrestling (MDW). It was the original heavyweight title of the Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling promotion during its first year of operation. In December 1998, the promotion became Mason-Dixon Wrestling and the title became the MDW Heavyweight Championship.
The MDW Tri-State Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling secondary championship in Mason-Dixon Wrestling (MDW). It was the original television title of the Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling promotion during its first year of operation. In December 1998, the promotion became Mason-Dixon Wrestling and the title was replaced by the MDW Tri-State Heavyweight Championship.
The PWA Light Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling light heavyweight championship in Pro Wrestling America (PWA). It remained active until 1992 when the title was abandoned.
Ladies Legend Pro-Wrestling, also known as LLPW and currently as LLPW-X, is a Japanese independent women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 1992 by Rumi Kazama and Shinobu Kandori.
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