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PROGRESS Wrestling has announced that the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship will be defended at Chapter 179 in Las Vegas.
The champion, 1 Called Manders, is set to face WWE ID standout Marcus Mathers and Tate Mayfairs in a high-stakes triple threat match.
Initially, Manders was scheduled to compete against Mathers in a singles bout. However, following Manders’ recent victory in the prestigious wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament he went on to raise the gold last weekend, Mathers took to social media platform X to challenge Manders for the championship. The challenge quickly gained momentum when Tate Mayfairs, who holds a victory over Manders from Chapter 176, asserted his claim to be part of the match.
Recognizing the potential for an electrifying contest, wXw officials agreed to the proposal, adding their championship to the line-up of title matches at Chapter 179. This decision brings the total number of championship bouts on the card to five, promising an action-packed event for fans attending the Las Vegas show during WrestleMania week.
Manders’ journey to this point has been remarkable. His triumph in the 16 Carat Gold tournament not only solidified his reputation in Europe but also set the stage for his current championship reign.
Marcus Mathers, known for his impressive performances in WWE ID, sees this match as a golden opportunity to claim international gold and elevate his standing in the wrestling world. Tate Mayfairs, aims to capitalize on his prior victory over Manders to stake his claim to the wXw championship.
PROGRESS Wrestling’s Chapter 179 is shaping up to be a landmark event, with the inclusion of the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship meaning the card now has FIVE title matches.
Chapter 179 boasts a stacked card, including:
PROGRESS Men’s World Championship Match: Luke Jacobs (c) vs. Michael Oku
PROGRESS Women’s World Championship Triple Threat Match: Nina Samuels (c) vs. Rhio vs. Vert Vixen
PROGRESS Proteus World Championship Scramble Match: Simon Miller (c) vs. Paul Walter Hauser vs. EFFY vs. Adam Priest vs. Charles Crowley
Tag Team Match: Lykos Gym vs. Boisterous Behaviour
PROGRESS Atlas Championship Match: Axel Tischer (c) vs. Mike D
Exclusive Showcase Match: Cara Noir vs. TBA
The action will unfold on April 17th at the Pearl Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, during WrestleMania Week.
Tickets for PROGRESS Chapter 179: PROGRESS Las Vegas are available now from Ticketmaster and the show will also be available to live stream on DEMAND PROGRESS PLUS and Triller TV+.
