{"id":124232,"date":"2024-05-02T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=124232"},"modified":"2024-05-02T03:18:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T07:18:53","slug":"super-strong-style-16-uk-wrestlings-ultimate-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/05\/02\/super-strong-style-16-uk-wrestlings-ultimate-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Strong Style 16: UK Wrestling&#8217;s Ultimate Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For UK wrestling fans, the annual <em><strong>Super Strong Style<\/strong><\/em> tournament isn&#8217;t just another wrestling show in the calendar; it&#8217;s a revered tradition that is known to draw in some of the biggest names in wrestling for a hard-hitting single-elimination tournament over multiple days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted by the prestigious <strong>PROGRESS Wrestling<\/strong> promotion, one of the top two promotions in the UK and arguably Europe, this two-night extravaganza brings together the best and brightest in the industry. Both local and international talent compete over four grueling rounds that leave fans on the edge of their seats year after year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its inception in 2015, the<em> Super Strong Style<\/em> event has been a launching pad for wrestling\u2019s breakout stars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8-P5rqL3heQ?si=CurAjRA3azN7g6Zo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous winners include inaugural winner <strong>Will Ospreay<\/strong>, who clinched the title of winner in 2015 before ascending to superstardom in\u00a0<strong>New Japan Pro Wrestling<\/strong>\u00a0and now in <strong>AEW<\/strong>. <strong>Zack Sabre Jr<\/strong>. is much the same; they emerged victorious in 2017 and have since become a force to be reckoned with in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kid Lykos<\/strong>, the current <strong>PROGRESS<\/strong> World Champion, also holds the distinction of being a former <em>Super Strong Style<\/em> winner and the most recent, showcasing the tournament&#8217;s ability to propel talent to the top of the wrestling world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tournament serves as a proving ground for aspiring stars, with the winner earning the spot of #1 contender for the PROGRESS World Championship. In 2022, however, the stakes were raised even higher when the PROGRESS World Championship itself was declared vacant, turning the entire tournament into a battle for the championship title.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <em><strong>Super Strong Style 16<\/strong><\/em> shares similarities with other prestigious wrestling tournaments like <strong>NJPW&#8217;s<\/strong> <em><strong>G1 Climax<\/strong><\/em> and <strong>WWE&#8217;s<\/strong> <em><strong>Royal Rumble<\/strong><\/em>, its unique format and history set it apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the round-robin style of the <em>G1 Climax<\/em> or the over-the-top battle royal format of the Royal Rumble, <em>Super Strong Style 16<\/em> offers a pure single-elimination tournament. The best of the best go head-to-head until only one wrestler is left standing. This format not only showcases the competitors&#8217; skill and determination but also ensures that every match is a must-see.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>This Year\u2019s Lineup<\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 MOST RECENT SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 ENTRANTS.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcaa May is here which means it\u2019s officially <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SSS16?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#SSS16<\/a> season!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc40 Who else will we see enter the tournament?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 SUN 26th &amp; MON 27th MAY | 3PM | Electric Ballroom, London<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N5yOqLFERL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/N5yOqLFERL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hwPBcYIjrV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/hwPBcYIjrV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIs_Progress\/status\/1785701859715407877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lineup for this year&#8217;s <em>Super Strong Style 16<\/em>, taking place on the 26th and 27th of May, is shaping up to be one of the most stacked in recent memory. Headlining the announcements is the confirmation of <strong>Shelton Benjamin<\/strong> competing, a multi-time former WWE Tag Team Champion and 3-time Intercontinental Champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining him are a diverse array of talents, including YouTuber-turned-wrestler <strong>Simon Miller<\/strong>, former AEW and Impact star <strong>KC Navarro<\/strong>, and current <em><strong>NXT<\/strong><\/em> writer and producer <strong>Eddie Dennis<\/strong>. AEW\u2019s <strong>Bryan Keith<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>TNA Wrestling<\/strong> star <strong>Mike Santana<\/strong> are also announced amongst a spread of local UK independent stars, so the tournament is really beginning to take shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With only three spots left to be announced, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await the full lineup of competitors for this year&#8217;s tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How It Works and Who&#8217;s Behind It<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PROGRESS Wrestling, the driving force behind <em>Super Strong Style 16<\/em>, has been a trailblazer in the world of professional wrestling since its inception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2011 by comedian <strong>Jim Smallman<\/strong>, events and comedy promoter <strong>Jon Briley<\/strong>, and actor <strong>Glen Robinson<\/strong> (professionally known as <strong>Glen Joseph<\/strong>), PROGRESS Wrestling has become synonymous with innovation and excellence in the wrestling world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, <strong>Lee McAteer<\/strong> and <strong>Martyn Best<\/strong> co-own the promotion, which continues to uphold its legacy of delivering top-notch wrestling events for the UK audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tournament itself unfolds over two nights, with sixteen competitors battling it out in a 4-round series of matches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With each round and each elimination, the stakes get higher, leading to a thrilling climax on night two, where we find out who will face the world champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event has cemented its place in the UK indie scene calendar, becoming a trailblazer in concept and delivery. It elevates fresh stars year after year, and this year looks set to do no different.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>So, What\u2019s Next?<\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 SUPER STRONG STYLE 16<\/p>\n<p>\u203c\ufe0f 15 weekender seating tickets left!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 More <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SSS16?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#SSS16<\/a> announcements coming SOON!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 SUN 26th &amp; MON 27th May | 3PM | Electric Ballroom, London<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N5yOqLFERL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/N5yOqLFERL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NzCZS2Zwdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/NzCZS2Zwdm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIs_Progress\/status\/1784231264821617039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep up with the UK indies, PROGRESS Wrestling has a slew of exciting events on the horizon, with this tournament concluding on May 27th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already scheduled, their next Chapter show, &#8216;<em><strong>Chapter 169: The Devil on my Shoulder<\/strong><\/em>,&#8217; which will take place in July, features an already confirmed appearance from AEW star <strong>Danhausen<\/strong> and also where we may expect to see the SSS16 winner face the world champion so there\u2019s no better time to stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em>Header photo &#8211; PROGRESS Wrestling &#8211; Stay tuned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a>\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. 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