Training

Training Academy Overview

Evolution Wrestling is a long-standing, professional wrestling promotion based in Gloucester. The promotion was started in 2003, with a training academy opening 3 years later – making us the longest running promotion and training school in the South West of England. The EVW Next Gen academy is open to anyone from any background or wrestling experience level (over the age of 15), who is passionate and wants to learn the craft of wrestling, either for fun or professionally.  

 

We arrange multiple academy shows per year, at our home show venue in Gloucester, where trainees can showcase their skills and character work learnt in training to friends and family. Trainees are also encouraged to support our main shows with ring set up, lighting, selling merchandise, security, refereeing and ring announcing.

 

All training sessions are trainer-led, with a combination of in-ring, cardio and mat work. We also host regular guest trainers and seminars, including recent visits from Tyson T-Bone and Blair Davenport, also from top UK independent talent such as Charlie Sterling and Nick Riley.  

 

 

Head Trainer: Liam Jones.

Liam has 17 years of wrestling experience, working for Evolution and other promotions across the country. Liam is former EVW Heavyweight Champion, former 2 time EVW Middleweight Champion, former 2 time EVW Tag Team Champion, the first EVW Next Gen Champion and former Next Gen Cup holder.

 

 

Training Sessions

Wednesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm 

Thursday 7:30pm to 9:30pm 

Friday kids class   6pm to 8pm

Sunday 10:00am to 1pm 

 

Training Fees

Pay per week: £20 per week

Monthly direct debit: £70 per month

Joining fee: £40 (one off payment. Also includes a pair of knee pads and a trainee t-shirt)

 

If you would like to know more about joining the EVW Next Gen academy, please send us a message on social media or using the website contact form and we will book you in for a trial session to meet the team.