In the absence of Peter Murpphy, Eric Canyon was in full control of the event watching closely to ensure his favoured talent would have a good night. With Canyon pulling the strings, we saw events unfold that would have huge consequences for the Gathering on September 11th!

The opening match saw the ever-popular Lowlanders team up once again to make the challenge for STI’s SWA Tag Team Championship, five years after their tag team title win at the first Battlezone. The duo had an energetic defense, despite some impressive work from STI, and managed to gain a pin fall via roll up. As the Lowlanders and the crowd celebrated the titles changing hands, Canyon instantly got involved. Forcing the referee to reverse the decision, he stood at ringside and watched closely until STI gained the final victory.

This weekend SWA is back in Uddingston with NWA Scottish Heavyweight Champion Scott Renwick facing another of Eric Canyon’s challengers, Liam Thomson; Damien O’Conor facing Red Lightning in a British tournament match up and more, including the highly anticipated return of the world-class athlete, Fergal Devitt!

The international phenomenon is scheduled to compete in the NWA British Heavyweight Title tournament, bringing his intense style to the Scottish Wrestling Alliance when we return to Uddingston on May 15th. Devitt will be squaring off against former NWA-UK Junior Heavyweight Champion, former NWA Scottish Heavyweight Champion and former SWA Tag Team Champion, SWA’s bird of prey, Falcon! This promises to be a fast paced, hard hitting and high flying affair that will not be seen anywhere else in Scotland or the UK! Devitt is without a doubt one of the best wrestlers in the world. A 10 year veteran, currently making waves for NJPW in Japan, the Irishman will be pushing Falcon to his very limit in his quest to take British gold.

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