Professional wrestling will return to Cleveleys this December as Live Wyre Wrestling prepares to bring its Winter Warfare event to the town following the sell-out success of its previous show.

Taking place at Cleveleys Citizens Hall on Saturday 5 December, the event promises an afternoon of championship action and family-friendly entertainment.

Founded by local businessman Dan Murray, the independent promotion has built a loyal following across the Wyre borough, with previous events in Pilling, Poulton-le-Fylde and Cleveleys. Its Summer Showdown event attracted a capacity crowd in August.

The headline attraction will see reigning Live Wyre Wrestling Champion Kev Lloyd defend his title against Joey Hayes under traditional British rounds rules, celebrating the sport's heritage. The event will also feature an international contest between Ryan Hunter and Turkish wrestler Soner Dursun, known as Turkish Wolf, alongside a women's division match between Tira Heart and Maisy McGee.

Legendary British wrestler Marty Jones will make a special appearance. A seven-time world champion, Jones is renowned for his career in the ring and as a trainer, having become a familiar face during British wrestling's ITV World of Sport era. Further matches and surprises are expected to be announced ahead of the event.

Promoter Dan Murray believes growing popularity demonstrates the appetite for affordable, local entertainment. “We’ve worked incredibly hard to build Live Wyre Wrestling into something the local community can be proud of,” he said. “We started out running events in smaller venues across Wyre, and to see our last show in Cleveleys completely sell out was absolutely fantastic.

“There’s something special about bringing families together for an afternoon of live entertainment. You get children cheering for their favourites, parents enjoying themselves and an atmosphere you simply can’t recreate watching something on television.

“We want to continue growing, but it’s equally important that our shows remain accessible and affordable for local families.”

Tickets

With the previous Cleveleys event having sold out, organisers are encouraging supporters to secure their seats early. General admission tickets cost just £10, while front-row VIP tickets are available for £15, including reserved seating, early entry and the opportunity to meet the wrestlers.

Winter Warfare takes place at Cleveleys Citizens Hall, 190 Victoria Road West, on Saturday 5 December 2026. Doors open at 1.30pm, with the wrestling beginning at 2pm. VIP early entry begins at 1pm. Tickets are available online at: https://tickts.co.uk/events/live-wyre-wrestling-1