Announced moments ago via their social media Twitter account moments ago, IMPACT Wrestling revealed that they’re holding Gut Check tryouts as part of the company UK Invasion tour.
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Press Release / September 26, 2023 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff
IMPACT Wrestling Gut Check Returns For UK Tour – With Developmental Contract For The Winners
IMPACT Wrestling is looking for the next pro wrestling stars as two Gut Check tryout events are confirmed in conjunction with the upcoming UK Invasion Tour.
IMPACT Wrestling Gut Check, launched in 2012, gives pro wrestlers around the world a chance to showcase their skill and ability in front of a distinguished panel of judges. The winners will receive a Developmental Contract and bursary with IMPACT Wrestling in Canada, training at the Can-Am Dojo and the possibility to earn a contract to join the IMPACT Wrestling roster.
IMPACT Wrestling Gut Check will be held on Wednesday, October 25th in Glasgow, Scotland, and then again on Sunday, October 29th in Coventry, England.
The judges for the UK Gut Check events will be IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D’Amore, former seven-time Knockouts World Champion and Hall of Famer Gail Kim and Scottish wrestling star and former IMPACT Wrestling Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry.
Registration for both Gut Check events can be found at https://impactwrestling.com/2023-impact-wrestling-uk-gut-check-registration/ with a fee of $100 USD (£80 GBP).
The Gut Check winners will receive a Developmental Contract with IMPACT Wrestling in Canada, including up to six months training at the famed Can-Am Dojo in Windsor, Ontario, and a bursary toward living expenses.
Coaches at the Can-Am Dojo include former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Josh Alexander, reigning IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Alex Shelley, reigning X Division Champion Chris Sabin and Scott D’Amore, among other longtime pro wrestling stars.
The details for the UK Gut Check events are:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Location: Park Villa Community Sports Hub
Address: 337 Langlands Road in Glasgow, Scotland G51 4AW
Registration: 6-7 p.m.
Gut Check: 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Location: HMV Empire
Address: 22 Hertford Street in Coventry, England CV1 1LF
Registration: 12-1 p.m.
Gut Check: 1-4 p.m.
GUT CHECK REGISTRATION:
https://impactwrestling.com/2023-impact-wrestling-uk-gut-check-registration/
Fans with tickets to either of the shows in Coventry are invited to watch Gut Check for free. No fans will be admitted to the Glasgow Gut Check session.
IMPACT Wrestling’s UK Invasion Tour is shaping up to be one of the best in company history with four consecutive nights of high-energy, action-packed pro wrestling on these dates:
Thursday, October 26 at O2 Academy in Glasgow, Scotland
Friday, October 27 at Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle, England
Saturday, October 28 at HMV Empire in Coventry, England
Sunday, October 29 at HMV Empire in Coventry, England
The UK Invasion Tour will feature IMPACT Wrestling stars including World Champion Alex Shelley, Josh Alexander, X Division Champion Chris Sabin, Deonna Purrazzo, Jordynne Grace, Gail Kim, Eric Young, Eddie Edwards, Rhino and many more.
The IMPACT Titanium Ticket Package, available for all four shows, is perk-filled including:
Front-row seat
Pre-show afternoon tea with IMPACT stars
Post-show commemorative ringside photo
Limited-edition, autographed tour poster
Exclusive meet & greets
Personalised cameo-style video message from an IMPACT star
Exclusive zoom Q&A with IMPACT stars
First fans admitted into the arena
10 percent discount off all arena merchandise
For more information on the UK Invasion Tour, including tickets, go to: www.impactwrestling.com
As mentioned in the above press release, the judges are: IMPACT Wrestling President Scott D’Amore, TNA/IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Famer AND IMPACT Executive Gail Kim, and UK talent Joe Hendry.
Shogun is the 2020 Gut Check winner, while the 2021 Gut check winners are Jack Price, and one half of the Good Hands (with John Skyler). IMPACT did not host the tryout in 2022.
The Good Hands are currently entangled in the IMPACT Tag Team division.
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