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Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

The tale of Southampton's two favourite sons...

Can @davidfrancisco.bsky.social win round JJ Gale, especially after saving him twice in the scramble match at @revprouk.bsky.social High Stakes?

David Francisco imitates JJ Gale's pose as the latter is making his entrance at RevPro High Stakes

David Francisco saves JJ Gale from the tower of doom

Again, David Francisco takes a bullet for JJ Gale, shoving him aside as Stephen Wolf sets up for a big lariat which Francisco ends up being hit with instead

David Francisco tries to show JJ Gale he isn't a threat as Gale celebrates winning the scramble match at High Stakes

April 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

First time attending an @evewrestling.bsky.social show on Friday. What an incredible night it is!

Absolutely recommend it to everyone!!

Celine Faery (left) and Princesse Lauriana (right) make their entrance for the Tag Title Absolute Chaos match

Safire Reed making her entrance for her first round match of the EVE She-1 tournament

Anita Vaughan fires up during the Tag Title Absolute Chaos match

Lucy Sky German suplexes both Lucia Lee and Aluna

January 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

I honestly don't think I'll ever get bored of documentaries on Nigel McGuinness' career.

The heartbreak of The Last of McGuinness, the anger he understandably carried, and the goosebumps of his return at Wembley.

AEW's The Road Less Travelled is great and adds the next piece of his story 🤼‍♂️

January 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

After @evewrestling.bsky.social's Wrestle Queendom last night, it's officially Nina Samuels' world and we're all just living in it.

Unbeaten in EVE in more than 2 years, reigning EVE Champion, new International Champion, winner of the Ultimate She-1 and Ace of Eve for 2025 🤼‍♂️

#wrestlesky #britwres

Nina Samuels silhouetted against a spotlight during one of her entrances at EVE Wrestle Queendom VII

Nina Samuels holds the She-1 trophy, the EVE title and the EVE International title

Nina Samuels makes her opinion of Dann Read and Will Ospreay clear as she gets a bye through the first round of the She-1 tournament due to Skye Smitson being attacked backstage.

Nina Samuels lands a series of strikes to TJPW star and former EVE International Champion Yuu

January 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

I've had the pleasure of photographing the Quality Wrestling Academy's shows this year, concluding with last Sunday's Christmas Mega Show.

Here's three names from the school to watch out for in 2025

🤼‍♂️ #wrestlesky #BritWres

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Quality Wrestling world champion David Lovejoy setting up for an spinning Stretch Muffler on challenger Sam Malam

Chantal Jordan makes her entrance at Quality Wrestling's Christmas Mega Show

Former NXT tag champion Joel Redman with a top rope elbow drop on Liam Wolf

RJ Singh greets the fans in Portsmouth as he appears at Quality Wrestling's Christmas Mega Show

December 24, 2024 at 11:12 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Loved absolutely everything about the Pure title match between Lee Moriarty and Nigel McGuinness at #FinalBattle

December 21, 2024 at 11:45 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Can we all just agree we aren't acknowledging this if it happens? Not least because it will have been over three reigns, compared to @puretkc.bsky.social and Mambo's one 🤼 #BritWres

PROGRESS Wrestling @progresswrestling.bsky.social · Dec 6

DID YOU KNOW…

Smokin’ Aces are just four successful PROGRESS Tag Team Championship defences from breaking the record of 13 set by Sunshine Machine.

Can anyone stop them from making history?

#PROGRESSWrestling

December 6, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Current @progresswrestling.bsky.social women's World Champion Rhio has been announced as the latest addition to Filsinger Games' indie wrestling game.

She joins Unagi Sayaka and Megan Bayne in the upcoming Women of the Indies 2024 set.

#BritWres 🤼‍♂️

filsingergames.com/womenofthein...

Artwork of Progress women's World Champion Rhio, drawn by Werner Mueck for Filsinger Games

December 5, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

New Filsinger Games cards announced this week include a special card of Tony Atlas, drawn by the man himself!

And Joshi star Unagi Sayaka @unapi0902.bsky.social joins the game's indie wrestling line

filsingergames.com

#wrestlingcards 🤼‍♂️

Tony Atlas Legends of Wrestling card, with art drawn by Tony Atlas himself

Former Stardom wrestler and 12-time DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal champion Unagi Sayaka, with art drawn by Werner Mueck

November 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

This is a superb hype video for Mance Warner and Effy's world title match at GCW Dream On 🤼‍♂️

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GCW - Mance Warner (c) vs Effy VI | HYPE VIDEO | #GCWDREAM

YouTube video by Game Changer Wrestling

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November 22, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Come hang out for a few hours on Twitch with @puretkc.bsky.social 🤼‍♂️

TK Cooper @puretkc.bsky.social · Nov 19

Thanks to @emilynomates.bsky.social for helping me promote my last stream before 🇺🇲 this afternoon!

3pm, come hangout and I might just leak some of the tour dates! Or at least come watch Jinder Mahal beat Cody 🤞🏽

Twitch.tv/puretkc

November 19, 2024 at 1:35 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Still buzzing from the weekend, after @revprouk.bsky.social Trios Grand Prix. 🤼‍♂️

Getting to meet and see @hallowicked.bsky.social and the rest of the Spectral Envoy was a dream, while CPF proved they are absolutely among the best of BritWres right now!

Joe Lando hits a springboard moonsault on Zozaya after Maverick Mayhew landed a ropehung backstabber

Mercedez Blaze slaps JJ Gale during the Revolution gauntlet tag match

Jay Joshua jumps the winners of the gauntlet tag, and current tag champions, Sunshine Machine. He hits a piledriver on TK Cooper onto the chest of Chuck Mambo

Frightmare scares Maverick Mayhew, who has Ultramantis Black in a headlock, who has Danny Black in an ankle lock, who has Hallowicked in a headlock, who has Joe Lando in a stretch hold

November 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

What a weekend in Coventry to see @revprouk.bsky.social Trios Grand Prix.

Night two was even more incredible than night one, which is some feat in itself! 🤼‍♂️

Definitely check the shows out on demand

Safire Reed hits Sha Samuels in the stomach with a kendo stick

Lio Rush lands a frog splash on Nino Bryant

Zachary Wentz hits a running knee strike on Robbie X

First ever RevPro Trios Grand Prix winners CPF, (r-l) Danny Black, Maverick Mayhew and Joe Lando

November 18, 2024 at 11:43 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

The four semi-finalists for day two of @revprouk.bsky.social Trios Grand Prix tournament.

The first round was superb, but there's definitely plenty more to come today at the HMV Empire in Coventry!

Tickets: revolutionprowrestling.com/coventry
Live Stream: revproondemand.com

CPF - in their S.A.T inspired gear - celebrate their quarter final win

The Spectral Envoy celebrate their win in the quarter final

Viva Espana celebrate their win in the quarter final

Herois do Mar at RevPro Trios Grand Prix

November 17, 2024 at 1:25 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

If you were to watch one match from @revprouk.bsky.social Trios Grand Prix night one (although that would leave you missing lots) then make it CPF vs the Bryants.

Incredible main event, with so many amazing moments!! 🤼‍♂️

CPF (Joe Lando, Danny Black, and Maverick Mayhew) hit a triple drop kick to the face of a moonsaulting Leyland Bryant

The Bryant Brothers (Nino, Zander and Leyland) land a triple team assisted cutter on Joe Lando

Nino Bryant hits a running knee strike on Joe Lando

Maverick Mayhew boosts Joe Lando off his shoulders for an assisted senton on Leyland Bryant

November 17, 2024 at 7:47 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Like a kid at Christmas, getting to see Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked and Frightmare tonight in the UK. 🤼‍♂️

Not only were they awesome in the ring at @revprouk.bsky.social but they are the most incredibly king guys as well!

Hallowicked and Frightmare land Go 2 Sleepy Hollow on TNA's Zachary Wentz

The Spectral Envoy celebrate their win in the quarter final of the Trios Grand Prix for RevPro

Zachary Wentz hits a running knee strike on Hallowicked

Ultramantis Black wins the match for the Spectral Envoy with Cosmic Doom on JJ Gale

November 17, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Awesome to see AEW star Lio Rush at @revprouk.bsky.social 🤼‍♂️ tonight, in the Trios Grand Prix in Coventry

Lio Rush makes his entrance as he teams with Leon Slater and Cameron Khai against David Francisco, Goldenboy Santos and Damiao

Lio Rush with a clothesline on Damiao at RevPro UK Trios Grand Prix

David Francisco hitting an enzuiguri on Lio Rush at RevPro's Trios Grand Prix

Lio Rush lands a standing Spanish Fly on Damiao at RevPro's Trios Grand Prix

November 17, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

I'm quite a way behind on GCW shows right now, but catching up on Aura at the moment.

Massive pop after forgetting Greg Excellent was on that show and hearing Rick Astley start!! 🤼‍♂️

📸 @nickphotos.bsky.social

"The Jake the Snake of Chocolate Cake" Greg Excellent performs a big cross body on Effy at GCW Aura in Philadelphia. Photo taken by Nick Richardson.

November 16, 2024 at 10:19 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

Today's photos are of one of the UK's absolute best 🤼‍♂️ right now, Michael Oku!

Michael Oku enters the ring at New Japan Pro Wrestling Royal Quest IV

Michael Oku locks on the half Boston Crab in his match against Ricky Knight Jr at RevPro UK's Global Wars at the Doncaster Dome

Michael Oku hits the 404 running knee strike in his match with Kosei Fujita at New Japan Pro Wrestling Royal Quest IV

Michael Oku and Amira share a moment in the ring at RevPro UK Live in Southampton in August

November 15, 2024 at 9:56 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

So excited for @revprouk.bsky.social this weekend. I miss King of Trios so much, so to have a trios tournament and then to have the Spectral Envoy in it is a dream!

Tickets: www.revolutionprowrestling.com/coventry

Match graphic for Revolution Pro Wrestling UK' Trios tournament taking place at the HMV Empire, Coventry, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November. The match is Spectral Envoy vs Robbie X, Zachary Wentz and JJ Gale

November 15, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

If you see this, post a vampire

November 14, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Dave Bodymore

@davebodymore.bsky.social

For wrestling 🤼‍♂️ fans who also love tabletop games or collecting cool cards, you should check out Filsinger Games.

An incredible roster of legends and indie wrestlers - including many who have gone on to AEW and WWE!

🎨 Filsinger/Werner Mueck