The bright lights of professional wrestling will be shining on Ross this weekend as Gloucester-based Pro Evo Wrestling take over the Larruperz Centre on Saturday night.

The main event will pit Britain's number one tag team, the Hunter Brothers, against Wales' finest in the team of Eddie 'The Pride of Wales' Dennis and 'The Wild Boar' Mike Hitchman. Lee and Jim Hunter recently defeated the Dunne Brothers to become PEW Tag Team Champions and will defend the title in Ross.

The show will also feature Brandon Thomas Vs Chris Brookes, 'The Hotshot' Joey Sniper taking on the internationally known superstar 'White Lightning' Mark Andrews, 'Gentleman' Gilligan Gordon will take on The Flamboyant Jules Lambrini plus much more action including a huge multi-man elimination tag match.

With the current dearth of mega stars in American wrestling the UK independent circuit would normally expect to see a drop in popularity, however, promoter Lee Hall says this is not the case. Lee said: "The UK wrestling business is starting to build again. We're seeing a lot of wrestlers come through, being picked up by the larger American groups on developmental contracts, including a couple of our own. It's hard to work out why we've seen an upswing here when America is in a bit of a lull but we're trying to cater for the growing popularity."

Pro Evo Wrestling has already held events at Lydney, Gloucester, Chelthenham and Bristol, with a further event confirmed for Oaklands Snooker Club, in Cinderford, in a fortnight. The success of the Saturday's event could see Pro Evo return to Ross three times per year.

Despite passing fads in live entertainment and television wrestling has endured for over 100 years. Emanating from carnival shows where brawls were promoted as 'real' fights, wrestling has evolved into spectacular and enthusiasm laced entertainment extravaganzas broadcast to millions across the world.

The lack of television coverage for British wrestling over the last two decades, in the UK, means that when wrestling enters discussion, it often harks back to the days of Giant Haystacks. However, those days are long gone.

One of the best known British wrestlers, currently wrestling in America, William Regal, lamented the end of old-time British wrestling, tweeting in September: "It's a real shame the young Pro Wrestlers won't get Granny grief from old ladies hitting the villains with their handbags like they used to."

Modern British wrestling is hard-hitting, high-flying entertainment that often follows the trends of its American counterpart but still carries a variety of uniquely British traits that are well worth the admission price.

Doors at the Larruperz Centre will open at 7pm on Saturday, with the first bell at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale at the venue or via the website at http://www.proevw.co.uk">www.proevw.co.uk. Booking in advanced is advised.

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