Pro-Wrestling: EVE (EVE) is a British independent women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2010 and run by Dann and Emily Read. The promotion runs out of various venues in London, and also promotes events in theatres and town halls. It incorporates feminism, punk rock, and professional wrestling.[1] It held the first all-female professional wrestling event to take place in London in March 2016.
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| Acronym | EVE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Style | Women's professional wrestling |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | Dann Read Emily Read |
| Owner(s) | Dann Read[1] Emily Read[1] |
| Website | www.evewrestling.com |
Spirit of EVE rules
editUnless otherwise stipulated, EVE wrestling matches are conducted under a set of rules known as the Spirit of EVE.[2] Wrestlers are given significant leeway, so long as all competitors in the match are consenting. Low blows and foreign objects are not automatically grounds for disqualification, and there are no count-outs. Disqualification may still occur in the event of outside interference, attacking the referee, or disobeying the referee's instructions.
Under the Spirit of EVE rules, matches are won by:
History
editPro-Wrestling: EVE was originally developed in 2010 by married couple Dann and Emily Read due to their desire to showcase women's professional wrestling.[1][3] They also wanted to provide positive female role models for their daughter.[1][4] Emily describes the promotion as a "feminist, grassroots promotion," as well as punk.[1] In 2012, Pro-Wrestling: EVE was included in Vice magazine's documentary The British Wrestler.[5]
The promotion was put on hold in 2012 while Emily was hospitalized due to suicidal inclinations under the Mental Health Act.[3] She was later released from the hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.[3] The Reads were able to re-open the promotion and had their first event since the hiatus in March 2016.[3] It was the first all-female professional wrestling event to take place in London.[3][4]
In 2017, both women's wrestling and British professional wrestling in general enjoyed a growth in popularity internationally.[1] The promotion broadcasts shows on internet pay-per-view (iPPV).[6]
On 1 February 2020, Emersyn Jayne (then known as Sammii Jayne) became the first-ever Triple Crown winner in the promotion's history, winning the Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship after defeating Jamie Hayter in a four-way match.[7] Jayne was previously an EVE champion and then a Tag Team champion.
Wrestle Queendom
editOn 5 May 2018, Pro-Wrestling: EVE held their biggest show yet, Wrestle Queendom. Not only was this the first all-women wrestling show to be held at the York Hall, it was the biggest all-women wrestling show in the United Kingdom's history.[8]
| No. | Results | Stipulations | Times[8][9] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squad Goals (Addy Starr, Emi Sakura, Laura Di Matteo and Rhia O'Reilly) defeated The Deserving (Blue Nikita, Charli Evans, Jamie Hayter and Jayla Dark) by submission | WarGames match | 21:01 | ||
| 2 | Jetta vs. Kris Wolf ended in a draw | Wild Card qualifying match with Erin Angel as special guest referee | 8:10 | ||
| 3 | Nina Samuels defeated Jetta, Kasey Owens, Kris Wolf, Leah Owens, Livvii Grace and Millie McKenzie | Wild Card ladder match | 10:18 | ||
| 4 | Kay Lee Ray defeated Meiko Satomura (with Emi Sakura) | Singles match | 15:33 | ||
| 5 | Aja Kong (with Emi Sakura) defeated Viper | Singles match | 9:49 | ||
| 6 | Charlie Morgan defeated Emersyn Jayne (c) | Singles match for the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship | 20:29 | ||
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Current champions
edit| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held[10] | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship | 
|
Nina Samuels | 2 | 5 January 2024 | 328 | London, England | Defeated Safire Reed at Multiverse Rumble |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship | 
|
Yuu | 1 | 13 November 2022 | 746 | London, England | Defeated Laura Di Matteo at Wrestle Queendom 5 - Show 1 |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE Tag Team Championship |
|
The Gals (Debbie Keitel and Anita Vaughan) |
1 | 6 September 2024 | 83 | London, England | Defeated Operation SAS at EVE 126: Beers, Brawls & Burlesque |
Roster
editCurrent
edit- Alex Windsor
- Alexxis Falcon
- Chantal Jordan
- Charlie Morgan
- Emersyn Jayne
- Jetta
- Kasey Owens
- Lana Austin
- Laura Di Matteo
- Lizzy Evo
- Lucy Sky
- Martina
- Millie McKenzie
- Miyu Yamashita
- Nightshade
- Nina Samuels
- Safire Reed
- Rhia O'Reilly
- Rhio
- Skye Smitson
- Yuu
Alumni
edit- Addy Starr
- Alpha Female[6]
- Angelina Love[6]
- Blue Nikita
- Britani Knight
- Carmel Jacob[6]
- Charli Evans
- Debbie Dahmer
- Debbie Keitel
- Emi Sakura
- Erin Angel
- Isla Dawn
- Hannah Blossom
- Holly Blossom
- Ivy
- Jamie Hayter
- Jenny Sjödin
- Kay Lee Ray
- Kris Wolf
- Leah Owens
- Livvii Grace
- Manami Toyota
- Meiko Satomura
- Nikki Storm[6]
- Nixon Newell
- Pollyanna
- Riho
- Sadie Gibbs
- Utami Hayashishita
- Valkyrie
- Viper
- Zoe Lucas
Hall of Fame
edit| Year | Image | Ring name (Birth name) |
Inducted by | Pro-Wrestling: EVE recognized accolades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | Klondyke Kate[11] (Jayne Porter) |
Dann Read, Emily Read and Rhia O'Reilly |
Inaugural inductee into the Hall of Fame. Primarily wrestled for World of Sport in the 1980s. Kate was inducted on EVE Shevivor Series on 8 December 2018[12] |
| 2023 | 
|
Emi Sakura (Emi Motokawa) |
Dan Reed | One-time Pro-Wrestling: EVE Champion.[13][14] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "INTERVIEW: GET READY FOR PRO-WRESTLING:EVE – THE UK'S PREMIER FEMINIST-PUNK-ROCK WRESTLING PROMOTION". Kerrang!. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "Screen shot of Spirit of EVE rules from Discord". Retrieved 9 Feb 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Hines, Martin (17 May 2017). "How an all-female wrestling promoter was helped to stay alive by the sport". Metro. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ a b Fox, Tal (9 March 2016). "WOMEN'S PRO WRESTLING SMACKS DOWN IN LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME". Hackney Post. Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "About". Pro-Wrestling: EVE. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Pro Wrestling EVE Hit Wrestle-Fever". Fighting Spirit Magazine. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "New champion crowned at Reign After Queendom". Bell To Belles. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ a b Leong, Lawson (5 June 2018). "EVE Wrestle Queendom Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "EVE Wrestle Queendom". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database.
- ^ As of As of 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Pioneers in Women's Wrestling – Klondyke Kate". Ajibotic News. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Mauro, Laura (12 December 2018). "SHEvivor Series recap, results and exclusives". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ Tarrier, Lee (31 August 2023). "Top Takeaways And Results From Pro Wrestling EVE x Choco Pro (8/26/2023)". PWMania.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ Melanie (10 November 2012). "Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship Changes Hands Twice at "Wrestle-Fever"". Diva Dirt. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
