Ten Predictions for 2020

Oddly there are still some doom-mongers on social media predicting the death of British wrestling in 2020, based on a downturn in ticket sales for some promotions last year and the total closure of others. My response to those people, ideally while swinging back and forth in a rocking chair and staring off into the distance, would be to say “You think this is a downturn? You should have been here in 2008, kid!” The boom of the past few years will mean that British wrestling remains pretty healthy for a good while yet, but as with any industry we all need to adapt to survive. Yes, some promotions will come and go, but the constant reinvention of the industry is what makes it so exciting - for example, the London scene is in a state of flux and I’m confident that Frontline will be able to develop a significant following when it returns to the city this year. Meanwhile Wrestle Gate Pro has the chance to build on an awesome first year and is already one of the most talked-about indies in the country, and there may be other breakout success stories too. Make no mistake: these are still good times for British wrestling and British wrestlers - if you don’t believe me, watch last week’s Royal Rumble and let me know who won...