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NXT UK star Charlie Dempsey has now been confirmed for the upcoming PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 tournament.

Dempsey, the former Bailey Matthews, has established himself as a dominant star on WWE’s NXT UK brand. Dempsey is notably the son of William Regal, who’s currently with AEW.

Commenting on his inclusion in the tournament, Dempsey noted that one name who he’d love to face in the tournament is Chris Ridgeway.

You can watch Dempsey share his thoughts on the tournament line-up below:

⭐️ Hear more from @NXTUK's fastest-rising star Charlie Dempsey about his inclusion in #SSS16 after his visit to the PROGRESS HQ today…

Tickets ? https://t.co/aHo1WZ4hQU pic.twitter.com/La4jk0vTmN

— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) May 27, 2022

PROGRESS will reveal the full line-up for the tournament later today. AEW’s Swerve Strickland has been pulled from the card, but is slated to wrestle at PROGRESS Chapter 136 on July 24.

As of writing, the names announced for the tournament include:

• Malik
• Kid Lykos
• Rickey Shane Page
• Chris Ridgeway
• Aramis
• Robbie X
• Maggot
• Gene Munny
• Charles Crowley
• Jack Evans
• Callum Newman
• Charlie Dempsey
• Dean Allmark

? SUPER STRONG STYLE 16 ANNOUNCEMENT ?

Immense technical ability
Incredible wrestling pedigree
Unlimited potential

One of NXT UK's fastest-rising stars, Charlie Dempsey takes his place in #SSS16

Tickets ? https://t.co/aHo1WZlSIs pic.twitter.com/DUOAU0mmEK

— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) May 27, 2022

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