PROGRESS Wrestling Women's Champion Rhio recently joined
PWMania.com for an exclusive in-depth interview. During the
discussion, Rhio commented on her one year as PROGRESS
Women's Champion, the growth of British wrestling, Chapter
172, and more. You can read the entire interview by
clicking here.

Here are some highlights:

Being PROGRESS Women's Champion for one year:

"It's been great, but you have a target on your back at all
times. It seems like everyone wants to jump me or ruin my
matches to make a statement. I'm a fighting champion, so
people just need to step up, let me know, and I'll deal with
them."

Her standout title defense:

"I would say the 4-way ladder match at Super Strong Style
'16 2024. For the second year in a row, the girls went out
there and stole the show. Everyone was psyched behind the
curtain, ready to prove what we could do, and we did it.
Especially for me, as it meant I took all 3 challengers, all
number one contenders in their own right, and I beat them
all."

Facing Lizzy Evo next at PROGRESS Chapter 172:

"I am fully aware of what she's capable of. I understand
that she is world-class. She's a phenomenal wrestler and a
great mouthpiece. But telling me you're going to beat me,
and then jumping me from behind, that's not a champion! She
may have hurt me in September after my match, but this time,
it's a different story. I'll let her know what it means to
mess with me."

Rhio also talked about how British wrestling is experiencing
a resurgence, gaining global respect, and attracting talent
from around the world, including major names from AEW, WWE,
NJPW, and Noah.

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• You can check out the complete interview at this link.