PHOTOS: Wrestlers make history with first ever outdoor show at Morecambe Football Club

Pro wrestling rivals Sha Samuels and Man Like Dereiss battling it out on the pitch at the 'Bash at the Bay' event at Morecambe FC.

The first ever professional wrestling event has been held on the football pitch at Morecambe FC - with even club mascot Christie the Cat getting in on the action!

The 'Bash at the Bay' was held on Bank Holiday Sunday in glorious sunshine at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

It was the first time a professional wrestling show has been held outdoors at the club and fans were treated to eight action-packed matches featuring the cream of UK and international talent.

The show was live-streamed across the world by promoters Revolution Pro Wrestling - who promised 'Pro Wrestling at its Best' and definitely delivered!

Wrestling stars appearing on the card included the masked Fuego from Mexico, who defeated Will Kaven in a thrilling bout, and British star Man Like Dereiss -  who recently appeared on BBC Breakfast TV and Dragons' Den - who opened things up by downing 'The East End Butcher' Sha Samuels.

Fuego. Photo credit: Morecambe FC

Callum Newman, the talented young Brit who holds the IWGP Title in Japan - one of the most prestigious championships in the wrestling world - was also on the bill, scoring a non-title win over the American Thomas Shire.

RKJ, from the famous Knight wrestling family from the hit movie 'Fighting With My Family', was also on the bill, in a crowd pleasing bout with the tough New Japan bruiser Drilla Moloney. 

Undisputed Women's Champion Alexxis Falcon beat the TNA star from Northern Ireland, Myla Grace, while Lana Austin was defeated by the popular and tenacious Kanji.

Other names familiar to fans who attend the regular Odyssey Pro Wrestling events at Alhambra Live in Morecambe, including RPD, Alexander Grey, Omega Luke and Ryan Hunter, were also part of the show.

Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert, a personality on the UK grapple scene for 25 years, was in the corner of the Odyssey squad as they defeated bad guys the New Sons of Southampton to rapturous acclaim.

RPD faced seven other competitors in an exciting Revolution Gauntlet Match, won by the All Elite Wrestling star Michael Oku.

Afterwards Oku was almost booed out of the Mazuma for attacking the beloved club mascot Christie the Cat.

But Christie had the purr-fect response, as with help from Undisputed British Champion Jay Joshua, he got revenge by dropping Oku with a Stone Cold Stunner!

 

Andy Quildan, promoter of Revolution Pro Wrestling, said after the event: "It's been a fun experience.

"It's been great getting to know everyone at Morecambe Football Club, and getting to experience the Morecambe fans and the noise that they make in this weird and wonderful environment!

"It was a great atmosphere from start to finish and everyone has walked away with a smile on their face, not just the fans but the wrestlers as well."

Here are more photos from Sunday's event. Credit: Morecambe FC

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