Newy Pro Rumble In The Jungle 2026 Review (10/07/2026)

By Mick Robson

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I had the pleasure of attending Newcastle Pro Wrestling this past weekend at City Hall. It was the beginning of a massive wrestling weekend that also included stops at Rock N Roll Wrestling and Integrity (reviews to come). So, ya boi is tired, but happy.  

Watching back the YouTube stream to jog the memory- especially for the mammoth Rumble match itself- but I’ll be likely including some of my in-person observations too. It’s been a minute since I’ve been to Newcastle, almost 2 years, but I always enjoy it. City Hall is a gorgeous venue, for starters. 

Let’s do this! 

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We kick off with a video recapping Rumble In The Jungle’s history. Over 290 entrants have been in Newy Pro Rumbles in the last 11 years. That’s nuts!  

Match 1: Samson Kollinz vs. Jimmy Zero vs. Carter Deams 

This is Jimmy Zero’s Newy Pro debut, Carter Deams is a two time Rumble winner. I don’t know much about Samson Kollinz, but he’s also here. Feel like Jimmy vs. Carter in a singles would be a massive match, but maybe they wanted to save it for down the line? 

Carter has an uber hot start, hitting all his biggest moves in the opening seconds to a great response. Jimmy soon wows with all his high flying and flips. Massive satellite DDT by Zero spikes Deams. He sets up for a dive but does a fakeout. Carter cracks him with a superkick before taking a leg sweep on the apron by Kollinz. Hardest part of the ring (TM). 

Kollinz and Deams battle up to the stage, and this gives Jimmy the opening to hit a massive flip dive, setting City Hall ablaze! Back in the ring, Zero looks for a shooting star press, but Carter avoids it, and Kollinz picks his spot, coming back in with a rolling flatliner. Tornado kick on Carter. Kollinz gets a near fall on both opponents. 

Kollinz hits an Edge-o-matic and he’s definitely looking to make a name for himself at the expense of the two bigger names in this contest. Carter back in to launch Kollinz and Jimmy with a double German suplex! Jimmy soon recovers and hits a springboard destroyer on Deams. Very flashy offence all around here. Kollinz looks for a poison rana... and it’s pretty ugly, he might be a bit big for that move. They all trade strikes. Jimmy prevails in the exchange and nails a pumphandle driver on Kollinz! He goes up top, nails the Shooting Star... but Deams takes advantage with the scissors kick for the win! 

Winner: Carter Deams (at 8:32) 

Thoughts: This was an awesome opener to start the show. Slight vibes of WrestleMania 22’s Angle vs. Orton vs. Mysterio, in that they didn’t have a massive amount of time, but they made the most of what they had with spectacular moves and a break neck pace. An absolute coming out party for Jimmy Zero, who got a big response from the Newy Pro faithful in his promotional debut. Kollinz also got a few nice moments, I wasn’t familiar with him coming in and he looked good apart from the poison rana. And Carter- by far the most established name in this match as far as Newy Pro goes- looked great as well. But his night’s not over- this victory gives him a spot in the Rumble in the Jungle later in the show. 

Post-match, commentary talks about Carter “breaking the curse” as he had been on a losing streak since his return at last year’s Rumble. 

Rob Oxley asks the crowd to give it up for Jimmy Zero, and we oblige with massive “Jimmy” chants. 

Up next is a Champions vs. Champions match, with Middleweight Champion Rita Stone vs. Tag Champions Primal Path. EC Brownie was meant to be in this match, but opted out, so Rita needs a partner...  

Match 2: Champions vs. Champions- Primal Path (Bob The Viking & King Kareel) (w/ Bearclaw) vs. CBK (Rita Stone & Ben Braxton) 

It looks like Rita will have to go it alone in a handicap match, but after a pause, Braxton comes out to save the day. 

It initially seems like things will be respectful between Rita and Primal Path, but Braxton begins doing some dirty moves, like cheap shots on the apron or choking on the ropes. Rita urges him to stop. She tags herself in and they argue a bit, allowing Primal Path to get the upper hand. Kareel hits Rita with the Shaky Knee Shuffle. Braxton soon tags back in and it’s a battle of the big boys with Kareel. Brax hits a twisting suplex for a near fall. 

Brax chokes Kareel in the corner, forcing Referee Hannah to intervene, then he hits the Showtime Punch for another near fall. Man, Anthony Pettis was a G, if you know you know. Brax slaps Kareel, who retaliates with a huge Samoan Drop! Tags on both sides and Bob the Viking comes in on fire! Falcon Arrow on Braxton, gutbuster on Rita. Near fall for the tag champs. 

Rita looks to make a tag, but Braxton is nowhere in sight. Primal Path beat Rita down and look for presumably their finisher... but Brax reappears with a steel chair and blasts them both! A blatant disqualification! 

Winners: Primal Path (via DQ) (at 8:45) 

Thoughts: The antics of Braxton, and how Rita reacted to them by extension, were the real story of this match, which meant that the tag champs kind of took a backseat here in terms of spotlight and importance. It’s definitely intriguing though... there’s been cracks in the CBK partnership for a long time spanning promotions. I haven’t followed Newy Pro as closely in the last year or two, but from the bits I’ve seen on socials, it seems like Rita and Brax are definitely on different paths. 

The chair shots continue, and Bearclaw comes in to take a beating as well. He gets tangled in the ropes, and while he gets freed, Rita takes the chair off him and doesn’t look happy. Brax leaves with Rita following, still looking upset. 

Match 3: Champions vs. Champions- EC Brownie vs. Dean Brady 

Just a day before the Rumble show, RCW’s Grand Champion, Dean Brady was announced to be facing EC Brownie for the annual champion vs. champion showcase. Strange to get such a last minute announcement of an interstate wrestler. 

EC Brownie gets a fancy entrance with dancers and a suited Joey Farrugia introducing him. 

They lock up. Both are powerful, large wrestlers, and they’re doing the “battle of the bulls” thing. We get over 3 minutes in with very little happening, and people are yelling “do something!” Brownie starts to work Brady’s arm. Brady reverses and flips him to the mat with an arm wringer. Brownie has a little life with a powerslam for a near fall. 

Brady shows some agility by hitting a crucifix pin for a near fall of his own. They trade running back elbows. Brady clotheslines Brownie to the outside. He follows outside and rams Brownie into the ring post. They go to the stage and Brady sets up for a powerbomb, but Brownie double legs him. Back in the ring, Brownie takes control and hits a short arm clothesline. Big spinebuster gets a 2 count.  

Brownie misses a splash in the corner, giving Brady the opening to lock in a rear naked choke. Brownie is able to break out, but soon after is launched with a big body slam! Impressive power by Brady. A high angle back suplex, followed by a clothesline to the back, gets the RCW Grand Champion a near fall. Brownie returns fire a moment later with a big lariat for a 2.  

Brady comes back looking for the F5, but bumps Ref Rach in the process. Brownie escapes and hits the Spear. He grabs the championship belt and clocks Brady with his own Grand Championship. The lights go out and Mat Boyton makes his entrance! He brawls with Brownie and hits a big boot. Brady hits the F5 as Ref Rach comes to, and gets the 3. 

Winner: Dean Brady (at 16:44) 

Thoughts: My mate has insomnia. To help him out, I might show him this match. But seriously, this was so disappointing! I know Brownie’s capable of far better- in fact, the match he has at Integrity the night after this show was great. Despite this match, I highly rate EC Brownie in general. As for Dean Brady, I haven’t seen heaps of his work, but I did see his match with Zaria that ruled... so what happened? Was it too last minute? Did they not get time to plan? I get what they were going for early with the battle of the bulls... but at some point, it’s meant to escalate. I’m not sure this ever did. Stayed in first gear pretty much the whole time. Unfortunate.  

A promo airs with Parker Tomas as we hit intermission live at City Hall. He plugs the House of Free Fighting- Mondays and Wednesday, 15+, no experience needed- as he hypes the Rumble. 

The opening Rumble hype video airs again. 

Main Event: 30 Person Rumble In The Jungle 

Jack Bonza is #1, on account of losing a match at Breakout back in June. #2 is Joe Waterfall Jr of the Lee Patrol, and commentators Cam and Gatt poke some fun at the crowd singing “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again”- this is a family show! 

Jack and Joe battle until #3, Leo Tempest, makes his entrance. Oh, he’s gotten a haircut since I last saw him! No more confusing him with Shelston then. Leo stays on stage to let Bonza and Waterfall continue to beat each other up. Smart. 

Entrant #4 is Marston Holmes- who gets a crazy pop! I was actually at the bar when this Rumble started and I thought The Rock had come out or something! Anyway, he fights Tempest, who just manages to beat him to the ring- Newy Pro’s Rumble rules state that if you don’t enter the ring before the next entrant does, you are eliminated. Marston enters with a slingshot cutter on Tempest- love a dramatic Rumble entrance! 

At #5, it’s Dazza! Thunderous reception for the Bogan Hogan. He cleans house and nails Tempest with the big leg drop. #6 is Lee Patrol member Halen Von Steele. Lee Patrol with the Wassup on Tempest. #7 is the brand new PWA Champion, Will Kiedis. He immediately eliminates Marston. Giant Sinclair at #8. Halen Von Steele immediately eliminated as we get a staredown of big men with Sinclair and Waterfall. Sinclair and Waterfall go through the middle ropes to the outside and brawl, and remain there until #9, Lee Morrow, meaning both giants are eliminated. Tempest also goes, after taking a fair bit of a beating in his Rumble run! 

We’re a third of the way there with #10, the Hope From The Top Rope, Luke Watts! Watts lifts Kiedis in an airplane spin, knocking everyone else down. Moonsault on Morrow, Bonza and Kiedis. #11 is Sherriff Jake Walker, who cuts a promo, accusing Watts of attacking Rita Stone. The crowd loves making a siren noise after every sentence. Watts takes the mic and introduces #12, Slammoo. He bites everyone as they sell absolute fear of the big man. Slammoo is God. Sign up for BlubberBiz! Bearclaw is #13, rallying after the Braxton attack. #14 is another giant, Massive Q! He slams Slammoo then eliminates him. Boooo.  

#15 sees the arrival of Jesse Flynn, to the sound of What You Waiting For by Gwen Stefani. What a tune. He sets up a row of chairs. Well, someone’s going through that! #16 is Big Fudge, and man, he is SO bruised from his PWA match with Bonza! I’m praying he doesn’t bump in this. He hits Bonza with a chokeslam, so that’s fun. Everyone works together to get rid of Massive Q, with Fudge getting the final shot. Fudge almost gets eliminated himself, but uses the back of Q as a platform to stay alive! 

North Shore Wrestling gets stronger with the arrival of #17, Sam Osborne. He rushes in and disposes of Lee Morrow and Bearclaw. Headhunter Rig, former Newy champion, at #18. He hits Watts with an F5 and eliminates him. #19 is Happy Hoffman! Butt Punch by Hoffman on Fudge... and yes, he gets eliminated without taking a bump. Atta boy.  

2/3 there with #20... Carter Deams! Sweet Dreams got a great number. He takes out Walker, then hits Flynn with an AA into his row of chairs at ringside! Apparently, Flynn watched Fudge at King of the Metro and said, “hold my beer”. #21 is Randal. He spikes Dazza with a Cross Rhodes. Entrant #22 is Albie Anne Troska! She gets immediate style points with a handspring Stunner on Randal. A hilarious spot ensues where everyone tries to land on Albie with elbow drops etc and she just keeps rolling out of the way. We get the North Shore trio rounded out at #23 with Jack Osborne. He cuts Albie in half with a Spear. North Shore Wrestling start taking over and clearing the ring of competitors. 

#24 sees the second appearance of the night for Mat Boyton, but EC Brownie gets involved to get him out of there. #25 is another return appearance, Ben Braxton, who gets boos after his actions earlier. There’s a brief reunion with Carter Deams before throwing him out. #26 is PT Bull/Parker Tomas... nope, he’s found backstage sick, we need a replacement. #26 is actually Mat Gauge! He shockingly eliminates Ben Braxton! At #27, we’ve got Harley Wonderland. She takes advantage of the Rumble rules by hitting low blows. A big return at #28 with Concrete Davidson! He takes down North Shore with a second rope trust fall. Ty Thayer at #29, taking a break from Twitter. Concrete Davidson eliminates him with a sock, oh. Our final entrant, it’s not PT... it’s Mick Moretti!  

Coming down to the wire and we get a face off between generations, as the old guard- Moretti, Bonza, Hoffman- face off with North Shore Wrestling. Adam Hoffman sheds the Happy Hoffman attire, which upsets Albie. Kiedis gets eliminated off a Moretti low bridge! Sam Osborne is dumped out shortly after, and the Nations work together to knock out Jack! We’re down to Nations vs. Carny Boiz in another version of the generational battle. Adam Hoffman finds himself torn between the two groups, but North Shore drag him out over the top rope. Well, that solves that dilemma. 

Albie sends Bonza flying with a rana. Kicks galore for the Nations. Another rana on Moretti and he’s eliminated! Quick night of work for the Rapscallion. Bonza takes advantage and knocks Albie to the floor. It’s Bonza, it’s Gauge, and they battle to the apron. Bonza sets up for a piledriver or powerbomb... but Gauge back drops him out to win! 

Winner: Mat Gauge (at 1:11:54) 

Thoughts: A lengthy, ambitious Rumble with tons going on. Very different in tone to recent ones we’ve covered in MCW and PWA. More comedy, more over the top characters, lots of fun throughout. But baked into it were plenty of storylines, particularly revolving around factions and alliances. And this is where I have to credit the stellar commentary work of Cam & Uncle Gatt- they were funny, insightful and contextualised every story beat the Rumble presented. I’m not a new fan of Newy Pro, but until now where I’m giving the Arena Media project a legitimate go, I’d best be described as a casual Newy fan. The commentary work was very important and of a high standard throughout. 

Post-match, Mat Gauge celebrates with Albie and Adam Hoffman. That’s a nice moment. Gauge is such a nice guy, and so good at what he does. A very unexpected Rumble winner, at least for me, but there’s no denying the entertainment value, and the Carny Boiz are over like Rover. 

Overall Thoughts 

I think two major factors are involved, when evaluating how good a wrestling show is. First of all, is it good on its own merit? Were the matches good, were the stories good, did the atmosphere deliver. The other factor is- does it make me want to watch another show? In the case of Newy Pro’s Rumble In The Jungle, the answer on both counts is a resounding yes. 

The opener was fantastic action, the tag furthered the storyline of Ben Braxton and Rita Stone. The only real miss was EC Brownie vs. Dean Brady, again a real shame as I know how good they both are, but you can’t win ‘em all. And finally, the Rumble was absolutely top notch. It’s very hard to have a bad Rumble match, the inherent nature of it usually makes them fun, but this one in particular did a great job building and building. Plenty of straight up action, a fair bit of comedy, a drizzle of hardcore (thank you for your service, Jesse Flynn), some surprises, and finally, a story heavy ending which felt like the passing of the torch in a lot of ways- Newy Pro’s past to Newy Pro’s future. I’ll definitely be back for more Newy Pro. 

Overall Score: 8/10 

Until next time, take care.