let's make wrestling more accessible.

Author: britwresforeveryone@gmail.com

  • Walker Dome, Newcastle

    Walker Dome, Newcastle

    Address:

    Wharrier Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BR

    Website:

    https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/newcastle/walker-activity-dome

    Promotions:

    North.

    Step-free access?

    Yes, with a lift provided.

    Seating available?

    TBC

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes.

    Car parking nearby?

    Yes, there’s free accessible parking outside – though we’ve been told the car park tends to fill up quickly, and there are only four accessible spaces.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC.

    Helpful staff?

    The venue’s website notes that staff receive disability awareness and equality training.

  • CONTENT, Liverpool

    CONTENT, Liverpool

    Address:

    Cairns Brewery Village, Liverpool, L8 5XJ

    Website:

    https://contentliverpool.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    Atomic Pro Wrestling

    Step-free access?

    Yes. The bar itself is one step up, but a ramp is provided. There’s also the option to have a drinks runner.

    Seating available?

    Yes, seating is assigned.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes.

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes.

    Car parking nearby?

    The pay & display car park for the Cairns Brewery Village is close by. There’s also plenty of free on-street parking along Grafton Street, Stanhope Street, and Caryl Street.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    Atomic’s staff are always brilliant.

  • Wrestling Resurgence

    Wrestling Resurgence

    Website:

    https://www.wrestlingresurgence.uk/

    Venues:

    Generally they run the Y Theatre in Leicester though there are occasionally other venues too, like Lakeside Arts in Nottingham.

    Accessible tickets offered?

    Yes – details TBC.

    Carer tickets provided?

    Yes – details TBC.

    Easy to contact?

    Yep, they’re easy to get hold of via X, Bluesky, or through the contact form on the website.

    Any other info:

    Resurgence really is the gold standard of UK wrestling promotions when it comes to providing information on accessibility. Extensive information about the venue is available on their ticket pages and on their social media prior to each show, including information on how to get to the venue, where Blue Badge holders should park, whether there’s likely to be issues with travel, and more.

    They offer early accessible entry, ten minutes before general entry, and also have ear defenders and a chill-out space available for anyone who needs them.

    When we’ve had feedback about the venue issues, they’ve been happy to chat about it with us and make changes based on our experience.

    Other promotions should be taking notes.


  • Progress Wrestling

    Progress Wrestling

    Website:

    https://progresswrestling.com/

    Venues:

    Progress generally runs at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, and occasionally ventures to the O2 Ritz in Manchester.

    Accessible tickets offered?

    Yes – details TBC. We’re investigating!

    Carer tickets provided?

    We’ve heard yes – again, looking into it!

    Easy to contact?

    They’re very responsive on X and you can also use the contact form on their website.

    Any other info:

    The FAQ on their website says that though accessibility varies from venue to venue, they will do their best to ensure they can accommodate any needs you might have, and recommend getting in touch via the contact form.

    We’ve been told by people who’ve attended their shows that the red shirts – Progress staff wearing easy-to-spot red t-shirts – have been really helpful whenever there’s a problem.

  • Revolution Pro Wrestling

    Revolution Pro Wrestling

    Website:

    https://www.revolutionprowrestling.com/shows

    Venues:

    They run several venues in different parts of the country, including The 229 in London, 1865 in Southampton, Network in Sheffield, HMV Empire in Coventry, Doncaster Dome, Crystal Palace and York Hall in London.

    Accessible tickets offered?

    Not directly from their ticket booking site, no – we’re investigating whether they’re otherwise available.

    Carer tickets provided?

    Again, not directly from their ticket booking site – we’re investigating.

    Easy to contact?

    They don’t have a great reputation for answering questions about accessibility (or anything else!). You might have better luck going directly to the venues. There is a contact page on the RevPro website and they are still active on X, which might be worth a shot.

    Any other info:

    RevPro has its own streaming service, and most shows are streamed live (venue internet connection dependent!). It costs £7.40 per month.

    We’re currently unaware of any other accessibility provisions they might offer.

  • HMV Empire, Coventry

    HMV Empire, Coventry

    Address:

    22 Hertford St, Coventry, CV1 1LF

    Website:

    https://www.hmvempire.com/

    Promotions:

    RevPro

    Step-free access?

    Yes, but it’s complicated: first, there’s a short set of steps, with an accessible lift to the right-hand side, which you’ll need to get a member of staff to help you with. Then there’s a pair of escalators up to the venue, again with an accessible lift on the right -hand side.

    Seating available?

    Yes.

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    There’s an accessible toilet in the main venue, but you need to ask a member of security or someone at the bar for the key.

    Car parking nearby?

    Despite what the HMV Empire website says, you can’t park at the Barracks – it closed in January 2025. Salt Lane Car Park is very close by though, and offers free parking for Blue Badge holders – you’ll need to use the buzzer to give your info on the way out. According to the car park’s website, there are 24 internal accessible spaces, with 7 external spaces on the ground floor for use by modified or high-sided disabled vehicles.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    The website promises there’ll be First Aid trained bar and security staff on duty for all events.

  • Yate Leisure Centre, Bristol

    Yate Leisure Centre, Bristol

    Address:

    Kennedy Way, Yate, Bristol BS37 4DQ

    Website:

    https://activecentres.org/centres/yate/

    Promotions:

    Pro Wrestling Chaos

    Step-free access?

    Yes, with a lift up to the first floor.

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    TBC

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Yes, with dedicated accessible spaces.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    TBC

  • Kamikaze Pro Dojo, Birmingham

    Address:

    Unit 1, 165-169, High St, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0LD

    Website:

    https://kamikazepro.co.uk/

    Promotions:

    Kamikaze Pro

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Yes, there’s a car park outside.

    Air conditioning?

    No

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

  • Chandler Hall, Lambeth

    Chandler Hall, Lambeth

    Address:

    15 Lambeth Walk, London, SE11 6DU

    Website:

    https://chandler-hall.com/

    Promotions:

    Pro Wrestling Ceasefire

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    There’s no obviously convenient place to park nearby, but it is about 0.7 miles away from Waterloo Station, which is an accessible station.

    Air conditioning?

    TBC

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    Notes:

    PW Ceasefire are working really hard to be as accessible as possible, so if you have any questions or specific needs then reach out to them on socials – they’ll do what they can to help.

  • Electric Ballroom, London

    Electric Ballroom, London

    Address:

    184 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 8QP

    Website:

    https://electricballroom.co.uk/disabled-access/

    Promotions:

    Progress

    Step-free access?

    Yes

    Seating available?

    Yes

    Wheelchair spaces provided?

    Yes

    Accessible toilets?

    Yes

    Car parking nearby?

    Oof. It’s on Camden High Street, so very handy for the London Underground, but not so much for arriving by car.

    Air conditioning?

    Yes

    Helpful staff?

    Yes

    What people told us:

    “Some Progress red shirts helped me get a chair to sit down on when I got pain in my legs and feet.”

    “I attended a Progress show where the same area of seating had to quickly vacate their seats and move out of the way (including as far back as 5 rows) due to either a match involving the chairs being thrown or a wrestler being thrown through almost the entirety of that particular seating section, which didn’t directly impact me as I wasn’t sat there but some patrons seemed to visibly find moving quickly either difficult or uncomfortable, with the only non-floor seating options being either standing on the balcony which required walking upstairs or being in the wheelchair accessible area. This could make it difficult for non-wheelchair using people with mobility issues to find anywhere they could watch the show without having to risk potential issues.”

    “They don’t allow ambulant disabled people on crutches to access the venue via the disabled door. There are steep stairs down to the ‘ground’ level and people are standing in the way of the remaining steps to get to floor seating. I fear that had I not got a seated ticket, I would’ve had to leave the venue.

    During the show, a wrestler dived into the crowd, people were told to move but, I can’t get up quickly! The spot was done before my body even let me think about standing and my legs were squashed by people and chairs.

    Later on, I fell to the ground during the main event entrances and not even people in attendance helped me. I blacked out for a moment. Some people shook their heads and sneered at me, I assume they thought I was drunk/high. I crawled, embarrassed and in pain, to my feet, on a beer soaked floor by myself with only my slippy crutches to help.

    I was very VERY disappointed in the venue with their regard to ambulant disabled people. That regard, was sadly, none. No wheelchair? Not our problem.

    Ta rah Electric Ballroom. Never again.”