Jim Smallman

THIS.IS.PROGRESS is a documentary exploring the inner workings of the UK's leading, independent wrestling promotion, PROGRESS Wrestling. On September 25th at the O2 Academy Brixton, PROGRESS organised one of the largest independent shows the UK has seen for a decade. This film charts the build-up to (and including) that momentous day in front of 2,500 people. Told from the perspective of their promoters, wrestlers and fans, THIS.IS.PROGRESS charts the companies ascension to the heady heights of the UK wrestling scene whilst dissecting what makes their company stand out as one of the most exciting promotions not just in the UK, but the world.

After the success of PROGRESS’ biggest show ever at the Brixton Academy, they return to the more humble setting of the Ritz in Manchester to begin a new phase of their existence. We’re now on the road to Orlando, PROGRESS’ next ‘big show’, but before then, new champions Mark Haskins, Rampage Brown and British Strong Style must be cemented, and several new faces must be debuted. This show feels like a fresh start for the promotion after some strong but fairly stagnant cards in the build-up to Brixton. Who will stand out now that there are more opportunities open at the top of the card?

The New Nation vs The Riots Toni Storm vs Bea Priestley Rampage Brown's Atlas Title Open Challenge No DQ, #1 Contender Match: Jimmy Havoc vs Marty Scurll F.S.U. vs The Origin Will Ospreay vs Adam Cole PROGRESS World Title Match: Pete Dunne (c) vs Zack Sabre Jr

Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2017 Qualifying Match.

Chapter 63: Take Me Underground Show date: 11th February 2018 Spike Trivet vs Drew Parker - Natural Progression Series 1st Round Toni Storm & Charlie Morgan vs House Of Couture Flash Morgan Webster vs Mark Andrews Tyler Bate vs Zack Sabre Jr The Broduct vs British Strong Style WALTER vs Mark Davis Grizzled Young Veterans (c) vs Mark Haskins & Jimmy Havoc w/ Vicky Haskins - PROGRESS Tag Team Titles Travis Banks (c) vs TK Cooper vs Chris Brookes - PROGRESS World Title

The PROGRESS World Cup 2018 A one-night tournament with the winner earning a title shot of their choice First Round Matches Chuck Mambo vs Ruslan Bad Bones vs Oliver Carter Adam Brooks vs Einar Ironside David Francisco vs Naoki Tanizaki Tournament Semi-Finals Besties In The World vs Mills & Mayhew Tournament Final

Chapter 71: F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. Show date: 10th June 2018 Damian Corvin vs Michael Dante - Atlas No.1 Contender's Match Anti-Fun Police vs Haskins & Webster - Thunderbastard Tag Team Series Match Danny Duggan vs Mark Davis - NPS5 Semi-Final Match Spike Trivet vs Jimmy Havoc - Deathmatch Chris Brookes vs Angelico Jack Sexsmith & WALTER vs South Pacific Power Trip Jinny (c) w/ Chakara vs Dakota Kai w/ Steffanie Newell - Women's World Title Match

Chapter 72: Got Got Need Show date: 24th June 2018 Doug Williams (c) vs Michael Dante - PROGRESS Atlas Title Match Charlie Morgan w/ House Of Couture vs Laura Di Matteo Jordan Devlin vs Will Ospreay Besties In The World & Josh Alexander vs British Strong Style Mills & Mayhew vs #CCK - Thunderbastard Tag Team Series Chris Ridgeway vs Mark Davis - Natural Progression Series Final Travis Banks (c) w/ TK Cooper vs Chuck Mambo - PROGRESS World Title Match

An insight into PROGRESS Wrestling, the UK's leading independent wrestling promotion; via the promoters, their wrestlers & the fans.

In front 4750 fans, history was made as PROGRESS put on the biggest independent pro wrestling event in England for 30 years at the SSE arena, Wembley.

Walter Vs Zack Sabre Jr Trent Seven's Atlas title open challenge

PROGRESS emanates from the Electric Ballroom before next months huge doubleheader. Ever since Wembley, they have been pumping out great shows and this one promises to be more of the same. Team Tremendous and Jordynne Grace debut for PROGRESS (for Grace this is her UK PROGRESS debut) and we have regulars like Mark Haskins, Eddie Dennis and Jimmy Havoc.

Fresh off the biggest independent wrestling show of the last 30 years at Wembley Arena, PROGRESS returns to Sheffield with its unique brand of strong-style, punk rock pro wrestling.

Fresh off the biggest independent wrestling show of the last 30 years at Wembley Arena, PROGRESS returns to Manchester with its unique brand of strong-style, punk rock pro wrestling.

We head to our London home for the annual mystery extravaganza - UNBOXING LIVE!

Chapter 83, from the Electric Ballroom in London

in June 2016, Jim Smallman filmed his critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show "My Girls" in front of a sold-out audience at the historic Backyard Club in Bethnal Green, London. A show full of stories about Jim, his wife and her unusual former career and his daughter and their hilarious relationship. This show was loved by audiences and critics alike, as well as being nominated for "Best Show" at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2015. If you enjoy it, please tell others!

PROGRESS debuts in BOURNEMOUTH, with Chapter 85: Progro.Naut

PROGRESS returns to Birmingham for the first time in nearly 9 months, with Chapter 86: Corrupted Harmony.

Mark Haskins vs Do Not Resuscitate (Trivet and Mambo w/ Parker) Jinny w/ Laura di Matteo vs Nina Samuels Bea Priestley vs Millie McKenzie Travis Banks vs Jordan Devlin Swords of Essex (c) vs Aussie Open - Tag Team Titles Trent Seven's Open Atlas Title Challenge WALTER (c) vs Chris Ridgeway - World Title

Filmed live at The Boston Dome in Tufnell Park, London on Sunday 25th November 2012 London Riots vs Hunter Brothers RJ Singh vs Paul Robinson Noam Dar vs Jimmy Havoc Will Ospreay vs Mark Andrews Stixx vs Marty Scurll vs Dave Mastiff Nathan Cruz vs El Ligero

We're back at our London home for a special Bank Holiday Monday show - Chapter 75: These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends

We head to our London home for the annual mystery extravaganza - UNBOXING LIVE!

In front 4750 fans, history was made as PROGRESS put on the biggest independent pro wrestling event in England for 30 years at the SSE arena, Wembley.

Walter Vs Zack Sabre Jr Trent Seven's Atlas title open challenge

Fresh off the biggest independent wrestling show of the last 30 years at Wembley Arena, PROGRESS returns to Manchester with its unique brand of strong-style, punk rock pro wrestling.

Fresh off the biggest independent wrestling show of the last 30 years at Wembley Arena, PROGRESS returns to Sheffield with its unique brand of strong-style, punk rock pro wrestling.

Fresh off the biggest independent wrestling show of the last 30 years at Wembley Arena, PROGRESS returns to Manchester with its unique brand of strong-style, punk rock pro wrestling.

PROGRESS emanates from the Electric Ballroom before next months huge doubleheader. Ever since Wembley, they have been pumping out great shows and this one promises to be more of the same. Team Tremendous and Jordynne Grace debut for PROGRESS (for Grace this is her UK PROGRESS debut) and we have regulars like Mark Haskins, Eddie Dennis and Jimmy Havoc.

PROGRESS debuts in BOURNEMOUTH, with Chapter 85: Progro.Naut

Chapter 83, from the Electric Ballroom in London

PROGRESS returns to Birmingham for the first time in nearly 9 months, with Chapter 86: Corrupted Harmony.

Mark Haskins vs Do Not Resuscitate (Trivet and Mambo w/ Parker) Jinny w/ Laura di Matteo vs Nina Samuels Bea Priestley vs Millie McKenzie Travis Banks vs Jordan Devlin Swords of Essex (c) vs Aussie Open - Tag Team Titles Trent Seven's Open Atlas Title Challenge WALTER (c) vs Chris Ridgeway - World Title

Tag team wrestling takes centre stage as CCK take on LAX in round 3 of their feud, Aussie Open also face the Swords Of Essex for the third time but this time in a TLC match. Super Strong Style 16 get’s two new participants and the women’s title match may get a changeup.

Much like the infamous match between Bret Hart and Tom Magee, a piece of PROGRESS history has recently been uncovered. The former Progress announcer, Jimmy Barnett, has been sharing his memories of a show from May 26th, 1988. Last year he was kind enough to offer his recollections of a very early PROGRESS from way back in May of 1978 (PROGRESS even found the footage in their vault), and it's a rare treat to get details of another historical show from a man on the inside.

Europe’s biggest pro wrestling tournament returns to Alexandra Palace for 3 nights of unrivalled action from the world’s finest pro wrestlers.

Tournament Quarter Finals plus... World and Atlas Title Unification Match

Tournament Semi Finals, Tournament Final, The Annual Hangover Scramble, plus... Four-Way Women's Title Match and Jimmy Havoc's final match in PROGRESS.

David Starr’s path to another PROGRESS title shot took an unexpected turn, on a show with a title that you probably shouldn’t watch at work…

As we head towards Chapter 100 and a new era in PROGRESS, what will develop in Camden as the year draws to a close?

Live from O2 Academy Sheffield

Our annual mystery show is back for the fourth consecutive year! No wrestlers, no matches announced in advance.