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In one corner, the self-proclaimed "Greatest Professional Wrestler Ever," Tate Mayfairs, a man whose sharp tongue and slick moves have made him the most polarizing figure in PROGRESS. But this isn’t the same cocky Tate you’ve grown to boo, or love to hate. Oh no, under the guidance of Eddie Dennis, Mayfairs is showing a new side: focused, disciplined, and ready to prove to the world he’s more than just a talker. With his first-ever shot at the PROGRESS Men’s World Championship looming after winning the Thunderbastard key at the last chapter, Tate Mayfairs has one mission - walk into Camden as a contender, not a pretender.
But standing in his way is the cowboy with fists like freight trains: 1 Called Manders. Straight out of the American heartland and making his long-awaited PROGRESS debut, Manders isn’t here to shake hands or kiss babies. The big man with a big reputation is here to crack skulls and make a statement. Known for his bruising battles in GCW and his star-making night at Hammerstein Ballroom, Manders is the kind of guy who can turn any ring into a saloon brawl. And come Chapter 176, he’s saddling up to take Mayfairs for the ride of his life.
These two were set to clash back at Chapter 171, but travel issues robbed us of the fireworks. Since then, the tension has been simmering. What started as a war of words on YouTube has now become something much bigger. Mayfairs is no longer the arrogant showman he once was - he’s a man on the cusp of redemption. But Manders? He hasn’t forgotten the trash talk, and he’s bringing cowboy justice to the UK.
For Manders, this is a golden opportunity to stamp his brand of Midwest brutality onto the PROGRESS map. For Mayfairs, it’s more than just a match - it’s a litmus test for his new persona. Can he adapt to Manders’ no-nonsense, smash-mouth offense, or will the Cowboy crush his dreams before they even get rolling? With Luke Jacobs waiting for Mayfairs at Chapter 177, this could be the momentum, or the misstep that defines his career.
When the bell rings, this one’s going to be an absolute barnburner. Will the new-and-improved Tate Mayfairs outsmart the Cowboy, or will Manders’ raw power and heart be too much for him to handle? Either way, one thing is certain: Chapter 176 is going to leave the PROGRESS faithful in Manchester talking!
So buckle up, PROGRESS because when the Cowboy meets the Thunderbastard, the only guarantee is chaos. See you at Chapter 176!
