What’s On This Weekend In Australian Wrestling – 30/01/2025
Hello and welcome to the revamped edition of pwdownunder.com’s What’s On This Weekend? weekly feature! It’s here that yours truly will be detailing all of the upcoming events taking place across the country each and every weekend.
Before we get stuck into it, I feel a brief introduction of myself and the article is necessary. My name is Lachlan Andrews, I’m based in Brisbane, QLD and I’ve been a fan of professional wrestling fan for as long as I can remember, spending my formative years watching WWE, TNA & Japanese wrestling whenever I could. From 2022-2024, I was lucky enough to be a part of this business as a wrestler before taking a sabbatical (the comeback is always on the horizon however haha). You can find me right here as the sole contributor to the “What’s On This Weekend” feature, with articles dropping every Thursday.
So, without further ado, let’s ask the age old question: “What’s On This Weekend In Australian Wrestling?”
QUEENSLAND
United Pro Wrestling provides Queensland’s sole wrestling event of the weekend, showcasing the stars of tomorrow, along with a host of returning stars, with UPW Recoil #19, live from UPW Studios in Caboolture. It’s shaping up to be quite a showcase as the recently solo “Cutthroat” Luke Silver looks to prove himself in the Heavyweight division against newly crowned UPW Champion and Queensland wrestling veteran, Thirteen.
Also scheduled for the event is the return of a fellow veteran of the Queensland scene, EC Diamond, as he pops into his old stomping grounds to take on one half of the UPW Tag Team Champions, The Sanctum’s (led by EC Diamond’s old rival, The Gospel) BK Calloway. The hits don’t stop coming as the Taylor Boys (Bo & Trent Taylor) look to regain some much-needed momentum, as they go toe to toe with Kulture (Manu Tahi & Moko Kai), who are also making a big return to UPW. After a confrontation during the King of the Coast Battle Royal, the recently debuted “Maltese Masterpiece” Vella has seemingly incurred the wrath of The Stockman, who he’ll have to deal with against “The Outback Outlaw” in singles action.
With a hearty mix of veterans and up & comers in the QLD wrestling scene alike, UPW looks to blow the roof off of their own headquarters this Saturday night. Be there.
Tickets: http://tix.yt/upwr24
VICTORIA
Adrenaline Pro Wrestling looks to kick their year off strong in the Adrenaline Zone in Seaford on the 31st of January for Breakout 51. Already announced for the card are an APW Hardcore Championship match that will see The Sanctuary’s Karn Krueger look to dethrone newly crowned champion Xavier Black in his very first defense. APW’s tag team division will also be showcased as The Grey (Hew Sands & Mason Stoneheart) take on Hollywood Gold (JP Hargreaves & Marco Dal Lago). The momentums of the powerhouse Daniel Cole and “The Retro Villain” Luke Reznor as they go head to head.
As if this card wasn’t stacked enough, “The Promoter” John Stop Action and “The Kamilaroi Warrior” Jackson Wylde will finally stand across the ring from each other in a match almost one year in the making. Breakout 51 is also set to feature appearances from ALL of APW’s newly crowned champions, these champions being APW Legacy Champion Kris Law and APW’s World Heavyweight and FIRST EVER APW Triple Crown Champion, Josh Redfield. Not to be upstaged, The Party Krasherz, featuring APW’s newly crowned Tag Team & Breakout Champions in B-Squared (PJ Redd & L Deezy) and Nova Nicholls, will also be in attendance, with Nova Nicholls even holding an open challenge!
Breakout 51 is shaping up to be a truly unforgettable night. Seeing this one live is a MUST.
Lucha Fantastica will be bringing their usual brand of dynamic, comedic (and naughty, depending on the time of day), high flying, Lucha Libre fun back on the road and straight to Lot 19 in Castlemaine, for Day 1 of the Love Battle tour, kicking off on the 1st of February.
Whether you wanna have a nice day out with the family or have a few drinks with mates, these Lucha Fantastica events are always a fun time, so be sure to ándale and grab some tickets.
Tickets (Family Show): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lucha-fantastica-love-battle-castlemaine-family-show-tickets-1115229564649?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets (Adult Show): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lucha-fantastica-love-battle-castlemaine-adult-show-tickets-1115238992849?aff=oddtdtcreator
NEW SOUTH WALES
Pro Wrestling Australia’s Black Label looks to start 2025, as well as a VERY packed weekend of wrestling for the NSW scene, off with a big, colourful bang at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville on Friday the 31st of January. Combining the vibrant, larger than life worlds of Drag & Professional Wrestling for PWA’s Tag Race, hosted by the “Western Sydney Rat Princess” themselves, Sidney Rail! PWA’s very first Black Label event of the year is shaping up to be a wild night as The Dropouts (The Tuckman & Scott Green) and Jimmy Townsend unite to begin a very busy weekend for the trio, starting with another major collision against North Shore Wrestling (Charli Evans, Sam Osbourne & Will Kiedis), this time with the added stakes of the winning team getting to choose the stipulation for the upcoming Charli Evans vs. Jessica Troy rematch on the 11th of April.
The action doesn’t stop there, however, as the Backslide Girlz (Shay Kassidy & Everett Connors), free from Streamer Capital Asset Management, will get a shot at the PWA Tag Team Championships, as they take on champions Aaron Jake & Bel Pierce. This event will also be the kick off for PWA’s Trios Premiership, with two First Round matches being announced for the event. These Premiership contests will see the current PWA Mounties Cup Champion, Big Fudge, reluctantly join forces with Skater Boi Pidgey & “The Silly Superstar” Billy Preston, officially dubbing themselves “The Unbookables”, as they look to overcome the united front of Third Eye (Jay Sorbet, Ty Thayer & Xander Sullivan). The other Premiership contest of the night will see a clash between the teams of MK+ ULTRA and Tony Sin, Hari Singh & Robbie Thorpe, with both trios looking to pick up a big win.
Other matches scheduled for the event include Ben Braxton vs. Lena Kross in the Colosseum match that never was, The Velocities (Jude London & Paris De Silva) taking on The Regime (Backman & Ricky South) in a battle of Size vs. Speed and Nikki Blair looks to prove she’s no underdog against Jack J. Bonza.
Get your tickets now to ensure you don’t miss PWA’s early Mardi Gras festivities.
Tickets: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/pro-wrestling-australia-black-label-pwas-tag-race/175210
Integrity Sports Entertainment offers up a red hot card on the 1st of February, as they bring Hope to the Saints Leagues Club in St. Mary’s, NSW. A major title match has been scheduled for the event, as Maxx Ramirez, fresh off losing the Integrity Heavyweight Championship to and then winning it back from Trevor Lee on the To The Moon Tour, will make his defense of the championship against “The Hope From The Top Rope” Luke Watts, who is undefeated inside of an Integrity ring.
After an unsuccessful return on the To The Moon Tour, but a successful alignment with Ramirez’ crew, Torture looks to get back on the winning side as he takes on Cosmo Cooper. A rivalry dating all the way back to last April looks to reach a new level as Harvey Falco goes to to toe with Desmond Fielding in a “One Rule” match, the rule in question being anything goes EXCEPT for Fielding’s loaded rag! Jack J Bonza looks to let out months of frustration towards Integrity‘s higher ups and it’s Heavyweight Champion, as he takes on the debuting Vinnie Bronson.
Fans in attendance will also be treated to a Triple Threat match between “Dragonheart” Kai Drake, Beeboy and the debuting “Revolver” Randy Chambers, a battle of Spartan and King as “Spartan Spirit” and King Vance go one on one and women’s action between “Feminine Fury” Maya Maddox and Integrity fan favourite, “Bear Girl” Shay Kassidy.
Integrity looks to top their previous events with a card that must be seen to be believed.
Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/5q4fq/integrity_wrestling_hope.aspx
Newcastle Pro Wrestling looks to keep their momentum rolling with their second event of the year, Fight Knight 117, live from their very own Free Fighting Arena in Gateshead, NSW on the 1st of February. Currently scheduled to take place are the first of two matchups (and Townsend’s third total) this weekend between Dazza & Jimmy Townsend, with both men looking to pick up a major win and perhaps some bragging rights heading into their Sunday contest.
Fight Knight 117 will also see the NPW Tag Team Champions, The Dropouts, will compete in two, separate singles matches, as Scott Green takes on “The Australian Hero” Lee Morrow, while The Tuckman go head to head with NPW Middleweight Champion Leo Tempest in a HUGE champion vs. champion match, with potential title shot implications. Also set to appear are The Carny Boiz (Albie Anne Troska & Mat Gauge), who will be in tag team action, and Jesse Flynn, who has DEMANDED a singles match this Saturday.
With all of this and more to surely come, the Free Fighting Arena is looking like the place to be in NSW this Saturday night, so grab your tickets while they’re still available.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/newcastle-pro-wrestling-117-tickets-1109727377459?aff=oddtdtcreator
International Wrestling Australia returns to Gosford for ‘Drifters Warfare 2’ on Sunday the 2nd of February. This utterly packed card promises a big time IWA Australian Heavyweight Championship match, as champion “The Thief” Jimmy Townsend looks to add a 26th successful title defense to his unstoppable run, this time against former tag partner, “The Bogan Hogan” Dazza,, their first one on one confrontation in IWA since their **Lumberjack Match** at Night 2 of IWA’s Wrestling Revolution 4 Tour.
Speaking of the IWA Australian Heavyweight Championship, The Tuckman and Will Kiedis will compete in a “No. 1 Contenders” match for a future shot at the championship, after having plead their cases for a shot. Also scheduled to take place is a triple threat match between three cornerstones of Australian Women’s Wrestling, as Rita Stone, Charli Evans & Lena Kross add another chapter to the storied history between the three of them to prove who is the “Best of the Best”. Newcastle Pro Wrestling will also see some major representation at this event, as Randal, coming off of two unsuccessful attempts at dethroning Jimmy Townsend, looks to try his luck against NPW Heavyweight Champion Ben Braxton in a championship match.
If you’re in the Gosford area, this is a can’t miss event. Make sure to grab your tickets now, while they’re still available.
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/c8a63009-e305-402b-8c4b-feb2e8ddd0a0
My name is Lachlan Andrews, I’m based in Brisbane, QLD and I’ve been a fan of professional wrestling fan for as long as I can remember and even spent a very short time as a professional wrestlerYou can find me right here as the sole contributor to the “What’s On This Weekend” feature, detailing all of the upcoming events taking place across the country each and every weekend, with articles dropping every Thursday.
