Will Ospreay

Will Ospreay is recognized as a premier professional wrestler, known for his high-flying style and compelling in-ring performances, captivating audiences globally. After winning the Super Strong Style 16 tournament in 2015, Will Ospreay cemented his status as a premier professional wrestler, subsequently defeating Jimmy Havoc to become the Progress Champion and ending a remarkable 609-day reign. Ospreay’s professional wrestling career began on the UK independent circuit in 2012, initially performing as the masked character Dark Britannico. He joined Progress Wrestling in 2012, entering the Natural Progression Series I tournament and later forming the tag team The Swords of Essex with Paul Robinson.

During this foundational period, he also showcased his talents for promotions including International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK), Future Pro Wrestling (FPW), and Southside Wrestling Entertainment (SWE). Ospreay’s electrifying talent garnered international attention, leading to his signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 2016, following recommendations from prominent wrestling figures AJ Styles and Kazuchika Okada. He made an immediate and historic impact, winning the 2016 ‘Best of the Super Juniors’ tournament, becoming both its youngest winner and the first English wrestler to achieve the feat. Over his initial tenure with NJPW, Ospreay secured the prestigious IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three times, first in 2017, and clinched the ‘Best of the Super Juniors’ again in 2019, firmly establishing his dominance in the junior heavyweight division.

Ospreay continually evolves his in-ring persona and formidable move-set, incorporating powerful techniques such as the Hidden Blade and Stormbreaker, solidifying his status as a top-tier global talent.