Grado (wrestler)
Graeme Stevely (born 2 June 1988), better known by the ring name Grado ( ), is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor who is currently signed to Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), where he is a former ICW World Heavyweight Championship (Scotland), ICW World Heavyweight Champion. As an actor, he is best known for playing Alan in Two Doors Down (TV series), ''Two Doors Down'' and PC Hugh McKirdy in ''Scot Squad''. Professional wrestling career Early career (2002–2006) Grado first got into wrestling in 2002. He trained briefly with Red Lightning, Kid Fite, and Drew Galloway at British Championship Wrestling. A few years later he went on to train with the Scottish Wrestling Alliance. He made his debut for them in 2004, under the ring name Grant Dunbar, as part of The Lowlanders with Glen Dunbar. They achieved little success, but held the SWA Tag Team Championships on two occasions. Insane Championship Wrestling (2012–2017) After years of wrestling sporadically and per ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stevenston
Stevenston (, ) is a town and parish in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Along with Ardrossan and Saltcoats it is one of the "Three Towns#Scotland, Three Towns", all of similar size, on the Firth of Clyde coast; the easternmost parts of Stevenston are about from western parts of Kilwinning, the A78 road, A78 trunk road runs between the settlements. History The town is named after Stephan Loccard or Lockhart, whose father obtained a grant of land from Richard de Morville, Lord of Cunninghame and Constable of Scotland, around 1170. The town is first mentioned in a charter of c. 1240. The Castle Hill near Hullerhirst may have once been the site of a small stone tower. Under a sand mound near Dubbs a stone pavement, coffin, and large boulder were discovered in 1832. Numerous flint tools have been found in the sands of Ardeer, Scotland, Ardeer. The town's main link with Robert Burns is that Mayville House was the birthplace in 1768 of Miss Lesley Baillie. Robert Burns met her in 1792 a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vice (magazine)
''Vice'' (stylized in all caps) is a Canadian-American magazine focused on lifestyle, arts, culture, and news/politics. It was founded in 1994 in Montreal as an alternative punk magazine, and its founders later launched the youth media company Vice Media, which consists of divisions including the printed magazine as well as a website, broadcast news unit, a film production company, a record label, and a publishing imprint. As of February 2015, the magazine's editor-in-chief is Ellis Jones. On 15 May 2023, Vice Media formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as part of a possible sale to a consortium of lenders including Fortress Investment Group, which will, alongside Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital, invest $225 million as a credit bid for nearly all of its assets. In February 2024, CEO Bruce Dixon announced additional layoffs and that the website Vice.com will no longer publish content. The print magazine returned in September 2024. History The precursor to ''Vice ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Noam Dar
Noam Dar (; born 28 July 1993) is an Israeli and Scottish professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE where he perfroms on the NXT brand and is the current NXT Heritage Cup champion in his record-setting fourth reign. He is also known for his time with Scottish promotion Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), Dar first wrestled for WWE in the 2016 Cruiserweight Classic, and is the first Israeli to perform for the company. He has also worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and on its '' British Boot Camp'' series, as well as Progress Wrestling, Preston City Wrestling (PCW), Dragon Gate UK (DGUK), Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW), Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), Global Force Wrestling (GFW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). He's a two-time ICW 0-G Champion, a one-time PCW Cruiserweight Champion, and a one-time ICW World Heavyweight Champion, among other championships and accomplishments. Early life Noam Dar was born in Be'er Ya'akov, Israel on 28 July 1993. He moved with his ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dave Mastiff
David Minton (born 21 July 1984) is an English professional wrestler. He is most known for his time in WWE, where he performed on its NXT UK brand under the ring name "Bomber" Dave Mastiff. Professional wrestling career Mastiff debuted in 2002 as Moralez (later Dave Moralez). In his early career he would work for One Pro Wrestling, Frontier Wrestling Alliance and Westside Xtreme Wrestling.https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2621&page=20 He held a number of titles on the independents. On 14 September 2013 in Lionheart's Pro Wrestling Elite promotion, Mastiff cashed in his contract from winning the Elite Rumble to interrupt a match between El Ligero and PWE World Heavyweight Champion Andy Wild and win the title himself. On 11 July 2015 Mastiff defeated Chris Masters for the PCW Heavyweight Championship, which he would hold for 210 days and defend against Adam Cole, Nick Aldis, Samoa Joe, Bobby Lashley and Roderick Strong before he was defeated by Sha Samuels. Mastiff has ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pro Wrestling Elite
Pro Wrestling Elite (PWE) was an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Ayr, Scotland, UK. It was owned and operated by Adrian "Lionheart" McAllum until his death by suicide on 19 June 2019. History PWE debuted on 9 July 2011 with ''Birth of the Elite'' which featured Noam Dar, Kris Travis, BT Gunn, Kay Lee Ray, Mikey Whiplash and Wolfgang. On 16 September 2012, PWE crowned their first PWE World Heavyweight Champion when Andy Wild was victorious in a two-night tournament that included El Ligero, Nick Aldis, Noam Dar, Wolfgang and others. PWE promoted a number of notable international and UK talent, including AJ Styles, Drew Galloway, Joe Coffey, Zack Sabre Jr., Samoa Joe, Mark Haskins, Nikki Storm, Robbie E, X-Pac, Billy Gunn, Dave Mastiff, Mickie James, Mark Coffey, Kenny Williams, Big Damo, Joe Hendry, Stevie Xavier, James Storm, Mr. Anderson, Bram, Rockstar Spud, Chris Masters and Pete Dunne. PWE also hosted a ROH World Tag Team Championship match wit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kenny Williams (wrestler)
Alan Niddrie (born 13 June 1993) better known by his ring name Kenny Williams, is a Scottish people, Scottish professional wrestler, currently competing on the List of professional wrestling promotions in Great Britain and Ireland, Scottish independent circuit. He is most well known for his time in WWE where he competed on the NXT UK (WWE brand), NXT UK brand. Williams is also active in multiple promotions across the United Kingdom and Europe, such as PROGRESS Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Premier British Wrestling, Preston City Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Elite, British Championship Wrestling, IPW:UK, Scottish Wrestling Alliance, and competed in Defiant Wrestling in the Pro Wrestling World Cup, representing Scotland, but is best known for his work in Insane Championship Wrestling, where he is a four-time ICW Zero-G Championship, ICW Zero-G Champion and he is a Winner Square Go! (2024) he is the current ICW World Heavyweight Championship where he is in his first reign. Profession ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joe Coffey (wrestler)
Joseph Coffey (born 22 May 1988) is a Scottish professional wrestler, He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed on the NXT brand as the leader of Gallus. Coffey wrestles for many promotions in the British independent wrestling circuit, including Insane Championship Wrestling where he is former 2 time ICW World Heavyweight Champion and a former ICW Zero-G Champion. Coffey has also earlier fought in Japan for Pro Wrestling ZERO1 where he became the first ever Scottish wrestler to perform in the Korakuen Hall. Coffey's younger brother Mark Coffey is also a professional wrestler and the pair often tag team together as "The Coffey Brothers". Professional wrestling career Insane Championship Wrestling (2011–2018) On 6 February 2011 Coffey made his Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) debut at ''The Notorious ICW'', in a match where he teamed with Vinnie James in a defeat against The Bucky Boys (Davey Blaze and Stevie Xavier). On 3 April, at ''Nightmare on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sha Samuels
Shaaheen Hosseinpour (born 27 February 1985), better known by the ring name Sha Samuels, is an English professional wrestler, currently performing for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro). He is also known for his time in WWE where he performed on the NXT UK brand. Professional wrestling career Insane Championship Wrestling (2014–present) Sha Samuels debuted for Insane Championship Wrestling in 2014 in London, teaming alongside Rob Cage & Jackie Polo, in a losing effort against Grado, Wolfgang & Noam Dar. Samuels quickly become embroiled in a rivalry against Grado, with Sha tormenting Grado for months, leading to a singles match between the two at Fear & Loathing VII at the Barrowland Ballroom. Sha would be victorious in this match, after Martin Stone became involved in the contest. The following year, Sha aligned himself with James R. Kennedy's faction, The 55, composed of Sha, Kid Fite, Timm Wylie, Martin Kirby & Bram. Often acting as hired mercenaries for The Black Labe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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OVO Hydro
The OVO Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. The arena was initially named The Scottish Hydro Arena after its main sponsor Scottish Hydro Electric. During construction, Scottish Hydro Electric was rebranded as SSE and the arena was known as The SSE Hydro when it opened until October 2021, when it was announced that the name was to change to "OVO Hydro", after its new sponsor OVO Energy, with a focus on making the venue more sustainable. The arena was officially opened on 30 September 2013, with a concert by Rod Stewart. The OVO Hydro arena is located adjacent to the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo and hosts international musical stars, global entertainment and sporting events; with a maximum capacity of 14,300 and aims to attract one million visitors each year. The arena was the largest entertainment venue in Scotland, before the opening of Aberdeen's P&J Live in 2019, and the fifth largest in the UK. History ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ICW Fear & Loathing IX
ICW Fear & Loathing IX was a professional wrestling event produced by Insane Championship Wrestling and the ninth in the annual ''Fear & Loathing'' event series. It took place on November 20, 2016, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The event featured wrestlers from its regular roster like Drew Galloway, Grado, Lionheart, Andy Wild, Mark Coffey as well as international talent in Kurt Angle, Team 3D and Ricochet. The event aired on Pay Per View through FITE TV. The event also featured appearances from WWE superstar (and former ICW Zero-G Champion) Finn Balor, who had replaced the previously announced Mick Foley. Production Background Attracting over 6,000 fans, ''ICW Fear & Loathing IX'' was the most attended event in ICW history and was described as the most attended independent UK and European wrestling event in 35 years. Storylines Core storylines leading into the event were feuds and challenges for ICW's titles, with the ICW World Heavyweight Championship, ICW Wom ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mick Foley
Michael Francis Foley (born June 7, 1965) is an American retired professional wrestler and author. He is signed to WWE, under a Legends contract while also serving as an ambassador. Foley worked for many wrestling promotions, including the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), as well as numerous promotions in Japan. He is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars of the Attitude Era and one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling, and headlined the 16th edition of WWE's premier annual event, WrestleMania. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2013. Foley has wrestled under his real name and various personas. His main persona during his time in WCW and ECW from 1991 to 1996 was Cactus Jack, a dastardly, bloodthirsty and uncompromisingly physical brawler from Truth or Consequenc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Scottish Exhibition And Conference Centre
The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest Exhibition center, exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the three main venues within the Scottish Event Campus. Since the opening of the original buildings in 1985, the complex has undergone two major expansions; the first being the SEC Armadillo in 1997, and then the OVO Hydro in 2013. The venue's holding company SEC Limited, is 91% owned by Glasgow City Council and 9% owned by private investors. It is probably best known for hosting concerts, particularly in Hall 4 and Hall 3. Development history The Scottish Development Agency first supported the construction of an Exhibition center, exhibition centre in Glasgow in 1979. A site at the former Queen's Dock on the north bank of the Clyde at Finnieston, which had closed to navigation in 196 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |