Professional wrestling is an art form that is as culturally valid as a feature film, a work of art or a ballet performance. However, with a demographic often characterised as ‘blue collar’, it has been misunderstood by ‘white collar society’. For audiences from the 1500s to the present day, wrestling provides visions of agony, redemption and hope for justice that mark everyday life.
This fun event combines an introduction to the historical significance of professional wrestling by Dr G.H. Bennett, Associate Professor (Reader) in History,...
After a phenomenal 2016, Plymouth Wrestling Association are starting off 2017 with a bang as they present ‘Rising’, their first event of the year on the 29th January at Plymouth School of Creative Arts!
PWA finished 2016 with their best show to date but it was a show that posed more questions than answers: who will be the first person to take on new champion, ‘The Belgian Bull’ Robin...
The second annual September Slam event on September 25th is only a month away and this one looks set to be even bigger and better than the first. Momentum has been building throughout the year for Plymouth Wrestling Association and they are planning to continue that momentum with another spectacular show for Plymouth at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts.
On July 31st, only one man stands between Eddie Ryan and an historic third heavyweight wrestling title, that man is Tyler Hawke.
This match will be the main event of the spectacular summer showcase event ‘Heat Wave’ put on by Plymouth Wrestling Association at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts.
“Being a Plymouth boy, being PWA Heavyweight champion is something I expect of...
