Pro-Wrestling: EVE (EVE) is a British independent women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2010 and run by Dann and Emily Read. The promotion runs out of various venues in London, and also promotes events in theatres and town halls. It incorporates feminism, punk rock, and professional wrestling. It held the first all-female professional wrestling event to take place in London in March 2016.
Spirit of EVE rules From the beginning of EVE until EVE x The World 2 on 28 August 2026, unless otherwise stated, all EVE wrestling matches were conducted under a set of rules known as the Spirit of EVE. Under these rules, wrestlers are given significant leeway, so long as all competitors in the match are consenting. Low blows and foreign objects are not automatically grounds for disqualification, and there are no count-outs. Disqualification may still occur in the event of outside interference, attacking the referee, or disobeying the referee's instructions.
Under the Spirit of EVE rules, matches are won by: Pinning the opponent's shoulders for the referee's count of 3 Making the opponent submit, either verbally or by tap out Referee stoppage Disqualification
As of 28 August 2026, the Spirit of EVE rules are only in play for matches in which the Spirit of EVE Championship is on the line.
History Pro-Wrestling: EVE was originally developed in 2010 by married couple Dann and Emily Read due to their desire to showcase women's professional wrestling. They also wanted to provide positive female role models for their daughter. Emily describes the promotion as a "feminist, grassroots promotion," as well as punk. In 2012, Pro-Wrestling: EVE was included in Vice magazine's documentary The British Wrestler.
The promotion was put on hold in 2012 while Emily was hospitalized due to suicidal inclinations under the Mental Health Act. She was later released from the hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The Reads were able to re-open the promotion and had their first event since the hiatus in March 2016. It was the first all-female professional wrestling event to take place in London.
In 2017, both women's wrestling and British professional wrestling in general enjoyed a growth in popularity internationally. The promotion broadcasts shows on internet pay-per-view (iPPV).
On 1 February 2020, Emersyn Jayne (then known as Sammii Jayne) became the first-ever Triple Crown winner in the promotion's history, winning the Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship after defeating Jamie Hayter in a four-way match. Jayne was previously an EVE champion and then a Tag Team champion.Since April 2025, Will Ospreay has joined the creative team and became a producer for Pro-Wrestling: EVE.
Wrestle Queendom On 5 May 2018, Pro-Wrestling: EVE held their biggest show yet, Wrestle Queendom. Not only was this the first all-women wrestling show to be held at the York Hall, it was the biggest all-women wrestling show in the United Kingdom's history.
Current champions Championship Current champion(s)ReignDate wonDays heldAs of .LocationNotes Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship Kris Statlander 1 28 August 2026 + London, England Defeated Session Moth Martina at EVE 153: EVE x The World 2. Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship Miyu Yamashita 1 5 June 2026 + Walthamstow, Greater London Defeated Kris Statlander at EVE 150: History Makers / Rule Breakers. Pro-Wrestling: EVE Tag Team Championship French Art 1 5 June 2026 + Walthamstow, Greater London Defeated Lallie (Hollie Barlow and Lana Austin) at EVE 150: History Makers / Rule Breakers. Spirit of EVE Championship Lucy Deathmatch 1 28 August 2026 + London, England Defeated Emersyn Jayne and Skye Blue to become the inaugural champion at EVE 153: EVE x The World 2.
Spirit of EVE Championship
The Spirit of EVE Championship is a women's professional wrestling championship owned by the English promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE. The current and inaugural champion is Lucy Deathmatch.
Roster Current
Alexxis Falcon Chantal Jordan Cory Zero Emersyn Jayne Emi Sakura Jetta JGU Kasey Owens Kris Statlander Lana Austin Laura Di Matteo Lizzy Evo Lucy Sky Martina Millie McKenzie Miyu Yamashita Nightshade Nina Samuels Safire Reed Session Moth Martina Rhia O'Reilly Rhio Skye Smitson Yuu Zoe Lucas
Alumni
Addy Starr Alex Windsor Alpha Female Angelina Love Blue Nikita Britani Knight Carmel Jacob Charlie Morgan Charli Evans Debbie Dahmer Debbie Keitel Erin Angel Hannah Blossom Holly Blossom Ivy Isla Dawn Jamie Hayter Jenny Sjödin Kay Lee Ray Kris Wolf Leah Owens Livvii Grace Manami Toyota Meiko Satomura Nikki Storm Nixon Newell Pollyanna Rayne Leverkusen Riho Sadie Gibbs Utami Hayashishita Syuri Valkyrie Viper
Hall of Fame Year ImageRing name(Birth name)Inducted byPro-Wrestling: EVE recognized accolades2018Klondyke KateDann Read,Emily Readand Rhia O'Reilly2023Emi SakuraDann Read
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