The cinematically shot newcomer to the UK Wrestling scene Riptide Wrestling are set to crown their first ever Brighton Champion. This tournament features some Riptide regulars and a few big names.
Candyfloss
Before setting off for her tour of Stardom, the colourful youngster won her spot in this tournament by winning a six-way scramble back in February. Candyfloss is a Riptide regular and faces Cara Noir in the first round of the tournament. The young prospect has had a monumental 2018 competing all over the UK and of course, touring the best women’s wrestling promotion in the world, will she add the first ever Brighton Champion to her trophy cabinet?
Cara Noir
One of the most interesting characters in the UK right now Cara Noir, formerly Tom Dawkins, is certainly unique. Making his entrance with his big black cape and his face painted, he is a theatrical figure who fits Riptide Wrestling and their cinematic camera style like a glove. Beyond being an interesting character, he is a former 2 time XWA British Heavyweight Champion and current LCW Champion. Noir has only one win in Riptide so far and that was in an 8 man elimination match to qualify for the tournament. He will need to bring his best to defeat the much more successful Candyfloss
Spike Trivet
Trivet is arguably the number one heel in Riptide who has made zero effort to make the fans like him, instead acting like he is above everyone. As the leader of Money vs. Everything, he has been the type of smarmy heel that gets under everyone’s skin. Unfortunately, Trivet can definitely back up his attitude in the ring. Trivet has to go in as the favourite with the potential of interference from his cronies
Jonah Rock
Jonah is currently 2-0 in Riptide Wrestling and as such a huge star was granted entry into the tournament to crown the first champion. Member of The Mighty Dont Kneel and holder of three top titles in Australia, Rock should be an easy favourite. Should, but he isn’t because in the first round he faces…
WALTER
WALTER qualified by defeating Wild Boar in his debut match for Riptide in a qualifier. In his second appearance he defeated Dramatic Dream Team regular “Speedball” Mike Bailey in a match that Riptide briefly had up for free viewing. WALTER faces Jonah Rock in the first round in the battle of two of the biggest hosses in the tournament. In a year where WALTER is set to take over independent wrestling, there would be no surprise if he wins this one.
Damon Moser
Member of Money Vs. Everything, Moser qualified by winning a tag match with Chris Ridgeway against Toni Storm and Bea Priestley. Another of the tournament’s top heels and someone that has been looking for that breakout moment for years. If Moser is to make winning this tournament a reality, he has an uphill struggle with a potential semi-final clash with Trivet and a second-round bout against either Rock or WALTER.
Mark Davis
Member of Aussie Open alongside Kyle Fletcher, Davis qualified by winning a stacked three-way tag match featuring Moustache Mountain (Tyler Bate & Trent Seven) and South Pacific Power Trip (TK Cooper & Travis Banks). He has only featured in tag action for Riptide so far and makes his singles debut (but of course, Dunkzilla has singles prowess being the current winner of the Natural Progression Series in PROGRESS).
David Starr
Is currently 1-2 in Riptide Wrestling, but what tournament in European wrestling is complete without The Product? The man of too many nicknames to mention has made Europe a second home, being a regular in Westside Xtreme Wrestling for years and being a regular import for Over The Top (OTT) Wrestling and PROGRESS.
Charlie Morgan
Morgan is another Riptide star having a breakout year. As the fearless “Ace of EVE” she main evented the biggest women’s wrestling show in the European history. She also made her WWE debut on the recent UK tournament shows. Is currently 2-0 in Riptide and will certainly like to add another title to her growing list of achievements.
Chris Ridgeway
Hard As F**k has never been personified in the UK as well as it is by Chris Ridgeway. The shooter style fighter has made a big impression this year and is finally getting the recognition he deserves after an awesome match against Timothy Thatcher for IPW: UK and against NOAH star Kenoh for Frontline. Another member of Money Versus Everything who is a firm favourite to do well.
Millie McKenzie
Has only ever picked up one win in Riptide but it was in a qualifier. McKenzie, fresh off her NXT UK debut, would be picking up her first piece of singles gold with a win in the tournament but has a tough path to get there facing Ridgeway in the first round.
Chuck Mambo
No one has wrestled for Riptide Wrestling more than Chuck Mambo. His record of 7-2 is one of the most impressive in the company, as he qualified by winning the Riptide Rumble and then defended his spot against Eddie Dennis. Mambo will be the fan favourite to win the tournament with his fun-loving personality endearing him to the Riptide fans.
Angelico
Making his Riptide debut is the former Lucha Underground star. The athletic, lanky South African has moved to Spain and become a regular in the UK scene. While fans love to rave to his entrance theme (BANGARANG), he doesn’t win much and I doubt much will change here.
Jordan Devlin
Is 1-0 in Riptide, having beaten Jack Sexsmith to qualify for the tournament. Devlin is OTT champion and a member of the NXT UK roster and has been killing it for the last year. A newer face to Riptide but one that may stick around. He may not win but he will tear the house down until he’s out.
Kyle Fletcher
The other member of Aussie Open and a real prodigy. His matchup with Devlin in the first round is the stuff of dreams, as Fletcher’s style will play very well off Devlin. While he hasn’t achieved the singles success that Davis has, Fletcher is a great wrestler in his own right. Like his partner, is making his singles debut for Riptide.
