IMPACT Wrestling Confirm Roster For UK Tour
Fans of IMPACT Wrestling in the UK now know exactly who they’ll get to see in action this October.
IMPACT Wrestling is returning to the UK for a four-show tour in October taking in Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Coventry. The tour is the company’s first in the UK in eight years and many major stars will be there.
A press release revealing just who will be on the card each night reveals that IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley will be making the trip across the pond and there will be a return for former IMPACT star Grado on home soil:
“IMPACT Wrestling has confirmed the talent roster for its upcoming UK Invasion Tour, marking the company’s first tour of the UK in eight years. The much-anticipated shows will take place in Glasgow (October 26), Newcastle (October 27) and Coventry (October 28 and 29).
“The events will feature IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Alex Shelley, ‘Walking Weapon’ Josh Alexander, ‘The Virtuosa’ Deonna Purrazzo, Eric Young, Jordynne Grace, Brian Myers, Moose, Grado, Joe Hendry, Rich Swann, Chris Sabin, Frankie Kazarian and SUBCULTURE. IMPACT Hall of Famer Gail Kim will also make a special guest appearance each night.
“IMPACT Wrestling’s TURNING POINT will be recorded in Newcastle, featuring ‘The Aerial Assassin’ Will Ospreay. This special event will be available on Impact Plus starting Friday, November 3. Highlights from all UK Invasion Tour shows will also be taped for TV broadcast. Tickets for the UK Invasion Tour are available now from www.impactwrestling.com/events.”
Former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Eric Young is quoted as saying that he can’t wait to return to his second home for four nights of great action:
“The UK has always felt like a second home to me – and a lot of huge matches and milestones have happened for both me and IMPACT Wrestling there. I can’t wait to be part of the UK Invasion Tour… as we bring our special brand of pro wrestling to some of the best fans in the world.”
IMPACT Wrestling reveals UK tour Titanium Ticket Packages
Some special tickets have been made available for the UK tour which come with a whole host of perks and extras:
IMPACT Wrestling also revealed details of the incredible perks in the UK Invasion Tour Titanium Ticket Package – described by media as “the most fan-friendly VIP experience for any wrestling event… ever.” It includes:
- Front-row seat
- Pre-show afternoon tea with IMPACT stars
- Post-show commemorative ringside photo
- Limited-edition, autographed tour poster
- Exclusive meet & greets
- Personalised cameo-style video message from an IMPACT star
- Exclusive zoom Q&A with IMPACT stars
- First fans admitted into the arena
- 10 percent discount off all arena merchandise
The Invasion tour kicks off at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on October 26th, followed by Turning Point in Newcastle on October 27th at the Walker Activity Dome followed by two consecutive nights in Coventry’s HMV Empire on the 28th and 29th.