Roster


"The Rebel" StarBuck – Espoo, Finland (orig. Canada)

The Rebel StarBuck SLAM! Wrestling Finland

Finland’s pro wrestling pioneer and founding father. Master of the jumping spike piledriver. A 30+ year veteran of the game and the most renowned pro wrestler out of the Nordics of Europe on the international wrestling map.

CURRENT SLAM Wrestling CHAMPION

"Queen of Sisu" Lexa Valo – Germany

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Lexa Valo (169 cm, 62 kg)

Half German, half Finnish. Lexa is a daughter of the Vikings and carries a gothic vibe to her personality. She is a never-say-die type of competitor whose Spear of Destiny is a lethal finishing move that few have survived.

CURRENT SLAM Wrestling Women’s CHAMPION

"Golden Amazon" Heidi Katrina - Essex, England

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The first-ever foreign wrestler to be signed to Sendai Girls pro wrestling in Japan, run by Japanese legend Meiko Satomura. A dynamic and charismatic personality with worldwide recognition as a top female star.

"Sadistic" Sam Gradwell

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Former WWE NXT UK star and 15+ year pro, known for his relentless and intense personality and in-ring style. Gradwell is remorseless and nearly unstoppable once the bell rings and ranks in the European top 10.

"Back Breaker" Dylan Broda

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Hailing from Toronto, Canada and currently living in Helsinki, Broda is the classic “walk and talk” bad guy that fans love to hate. Managing to effectively rile crowds up, Dylan is a very capable technician between the ropes.

TT Suosalo

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The ultimate pure athlete in the annals of Finnish professional wrestling. TT is technically gifted above many of his peers and has tremendous agility, proving to be a very challenging opponent that can adapt to any style.

Eemi Helén

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Known as “The Nordic Warrior”, Eemi strikes like a bolt of lightning and can be very hard to read, due to his suddenness. The quiet, stoic, Finnish archetype. Eemi’s tall stature gives him an advantage over most opponents.

"Tucker" Paul Gallagher

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The inaugural George Hackenschmidt Invitational Cup winner in 2022. Former WWE NXT UK talent and an explosive, multi-faceted grappler. Tucker is very quick and technical, able to mix it up with any style.

"Metal Warrior" Stark Adder

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A student of Eastern fighting disciplines and master of catch wrestling, Adder is a 20+ year veteran of the game. Adder is much like a water snake: hard to hold and cunning in his attack, with a load of experience across Europe and Japan.

Diana Strong

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The Polish juniors national powerlifting champion, Diana is a physically gifted athletic phenom. Don’t let her shorter stature and youth fool you, Diana has tremendous heart and discipline, in addition to unstoppable confidence.

Miika Forsström

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Having been a boxer and boxing coach for over 22 years, Miika transitioned to pro wrestling in 2021. An unorthodox fighter, Miika mixes up strikes with the kind of quickness you would expect from a boxer, in addition to a popular personality.

Erik Isaksen

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The pioneer of Norwegian pro wrestling dating back to 2002, Erik is an all-around technician and ring fox that is adept at tying opponents in knots. Isaksen has wrestled all around Europe as a highly-respected veteran.

Dr. Sadism

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Dr. Sadism is an enigma. The masked man comes across like a character straight out of a Hellboy movie.  No one knows his true identity, nor does he speak. Dr. Sadism is in the hurt business, looking only to mangle and punish his opponents. He is the only wrestler on the Slam! Wrestling roster who hails from parts unknown.

Artur Arder

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Having wrestled nearly four years of freestyle in Estonia, Artur transitioned to the pros in 2022 at the age of 17 and proved himself to be a natural in the ring. Atheltically gifted, versatile, quick and fearless, Arder is a star of the future.

Heartbeat Girl

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The upbeat and fiery Heartbeat Girl from Germany is a true Asian sensation with an infectuous and positive personality that wins over the fans. She is one of the newer names in the game, but has a tremendous amount of heart to go far.

Johnny McMetal

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A veteran of 20+ years in the Finnish ranks, Johnny is a brawler with an array of power moves that he uses as his calling card. With a confident attitude and taking no prisoners, it’s the experience that often plays into Johnny’s favor.

Nick Lukkonen

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The sparkplug from Duluth, Minnesota moved to Finland several years back and joined both the Australian and Gaelic football teams in Helsinki, in addition to the roller derby squad. Nick is upbeat and explosive and a popular fan favorite.

El Miguel

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The masked marvel El Miguel is a kids’ favorite that offers up fun and sometimes comic relief with his sympathetic personality. Erratic and unpredictable, El Miguel often gets his opponents trapped in tricky situations.

"Iron Lady" Tank

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The muscle-bound female Dutch star Tank is a sight to behold. A power wrestler with good height at 1,75m and thick arms and legs, Tank proves to be a difficult opponent to trap in holds and her strength is her greatest asset.

Mikk Vainula

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The very popular Big Mikk Vainula of Rakvere, Estonia is a member of the armed forces and a power wrestler with a likeable personality. Vainula’s heavyweight size makes him a very challenging foe and he moves very quickly.

Dr. No

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The masked Dr. No is an anomally that comes across as a wildcard. His offense is varied with no specific moveset that opponents can prepare for, making him unpredicable and silent, outside of his only spoken word, being “NO!”.

VV Vuori

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VV Vuori is a newcomer to the SLAM! Wrestling ranks, having debuted during the summer of 2024. VV is a brash, egotistical Cassanova personality who loves taking shortcuts and cutting corners to gain the upper hand in his matches.

Will Carnage

Will Carnage is a newcomer to the SLAM! Wrestling roster, having debuted in the summer of 2024. Will is a motorcyclist, a rough and tumble brawler with a good heart, standing for the everyman and never shying away from a fight.

Alumni

Tiny Iron – London, England

Tiny Iron

Tiny Iron (192 cm, 140 kg) is a true phenomenon and a huge man, blowing away audiences with his unique look. This gargantuan powerhouse has biceps the size of watermelons that need to be seen to be believed! Wherever Tiny Iron appears he creates a stir, as his unique charisma and unbelievable visage make him a star attraction. Tiny has been a bodyguard for pop artists like The Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé and 50 Cent, and believe us when we tell you that no one dares to try their luck with this monster.

Captain Blake Steamer – Budapest, Hungary

Blake Steamer

Hungary’s colorful sea pirate Captain Blake Steamer (175 cm, 82 kg) brings to mind Davey Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean, making him a sure-fire hit with children. Blake’s charisma is intoxicating and his wrestling style is full of spark and pizzaz. Steamer is a cruiserweight wrestler, known for his speed and hard-hitting style. Blake is a must-have kids’ attraction!

Carlos Zamora – Torremolinos, Spain

Carlos Zamora

The Spanish fighting machine Carlos Zamora (180 cm, 85 kg) is a hybrid competitor, competitively grappling in both the world of MMA as well as professional wrestling. Carlos has the kind of fiery Latin temperament that makes him a dangerous and unpredictable opponent.  He also has the looks to make the ladies in the audience swoon.  Zamora is a class act all around.

Fabio Ferrari – Torino, Italy

Fabio Ferrari

Fabio Ferrari (187 cm, 110 kg) is renowned for being a crafty and devious wrestler from a very affluent family lineage in Italy – the Ferrari family. A supreme sportsman, there is literally nothing that Fabio can’t do. He excels at whatever he puts his mind to, and with the kind of calculating mind that Fabio has, most times he comes up a winner in the ring. The bad side has never looked this good.

Helena Sixt – Gothenburg, Sweden

Helena Sixt

One of the hottest names in Northern European women’s wrestling and arguably the most prolific female wrestler ever out of Sweden, Helena Sixt (170 cm, 68 kg) is a force to be reckoned with. Incorporating a martial arts background and a healthy amount of gutsiness into her own take on Scandinavian ”strong style”, the first lady of Swedish wrestling is as ferocious in the ring as she is gracious on the outside.

Ivan Rokov – Moscow, Russia

Ivan Markov

Ivan Rokov (185 cm, 115 kg) is the most successful export out of Russia in all of pro wrestling. The man has been wrestling champion in Singapore, also, and his hardcore matches are the stuff of legend in the annals of pro wrestling. Markov is like Jason from Friday the 13th, he just refuses to stay down… and when he comes back, he’s your worst nightmare!

Ivelisse Veléz – Ponce, Puerto Rico

Ivelisse Veléz

Ivelisse Vélez (163 cm, 52 kg) represents the top tier of women’s pro wrestling out of North America today. She has even wrestled for WWE‘s NXT league under the name Sofia Cortez and has also wrestled for Netflix‘s Lucha Underground. Owning a very well-rounded and aggressive in-ring style, Ivelisse can be nasty and conniving inside the ring, so look out for La Sicaria!

Jurn Simmons – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jurn Simmons

Big Jurn Simmons (188 cm, 115 kg) from Holland has been a world champion for wXw out of Germany, which puts him automatically on the map in terms of top wrestling talent from Europe. Simmons has faced a wide variety of top talent, being able to adapt to any opponent’s style and approach. This big man is truly aggressive in the ring. A top name from England to Central Europe!

Matt Cross – Cleveland, USA

Matt Cross

American Matt Cross (170 cm, 80 kg), aka “M-Dogg”, is one of the most traveled wrestlers in the world. He even wrestled on the Netflix series Lucha Underground as Son of Havoc under the mask. Matt has a gymnastics background and he is one of the best cruiserweights in the world. With a style that can adapt to any given opponent, it doesn’t matter who steps into the ring with Cross, because he is always ready!

Meiko Satomura – Tokyo, Japan

Meiko Satomura

Meiko Satormura (157 cm, 68 kg) is one of Japan’s most well-known and respected female wrestlers worldwide. She has wrestled since 1995 and is known for her hard strikes and “Japanese Strong Style” of hard-handed grappling. Meiko is a multiple-time women’s champion around the world and brings true class to any event! It simply doesn’t get any better in women’s pro wrestling than Satomura.

Natalia Markova – Moscow, Russia

Natalia Markova

Natalia Markova (168 cm, 60 kg) is Russia’s hottest female export in pro wrestling. Nicknamed ”Russian Crush”, Natalia is world-traveled and as crafty as she is cunning. Right now, Natalia is making big waves in the USA for women’s wrestling promotion SHINE, where she has even held the Nova women’s championship. When Natalia is in the ring, you can appreciate both her beauty and skills, in addition to her ferocious and remorseless style.

Shanna – Lisbon, Portugal

Shanna

”Portugal’s Perfect Athlete” Shanna (164 cm, 65 kg) is true beauty and a tremendous fan favorite wherever she wrestles. With nearly 15 years of ring experience, Shanna has traveled the world and faced the best of the best as far away as Japan (where she’s been women’s champion!) and has made it big in the USA fighting for the new giant of sports entertainment, All-Elite Wrestling. Shanna’s charisma is world-class and she is sure to win over the fans with her dazzling smile and friendly demeanor, in addition to her superior in-ring skills!

Yoshihiro Tajiri – Tokyo, Japan

Tajiri

Tajiri (175 cm, 90 kg) is one of the most well-known wrestlers ever out of Japan and a former WWE Cruiserweight, US and Tag Team champion. A 25-year veteran of the ring, Tajiri is a former kickboxer known for his lightning-quick kicks and truly unorthodox wrestling style. One of the things that makes Tajiri deadly is his dreaded green mist that has been known to blow out of his mouth into his opponents’ faces as any given time in a match, leaving them momentarily blinded and setting them up for the kill!

James Mason – London, England

James Mason

James Mason (180cm, 100 kg) may very well be viewed as the James Bond of the British wrestling scene. With more matches under his belt in the UK than anyone active today, Mason has wrestled them all. James is slick, smooth and technically as good as it gets inside the ring. A true gentleman and a top-notch ring general, James Mason is solid gold to have as a talent at any event!

Tom La Ruffa – Nice, France

Tom La Ruffa, wrestler.

“The French Stallion” Tom La Ruffa (180 cm, 100 kg) has wrestled for WWE NXT as well as Impact Wrestling in North America. Tom is a very well-rounded wrestling talent with over 15 years of experience. La Ruffa is fiery and fierce inside the ring, bringing true, international experience to any event. With an all-around wrestling style, Tom La Ruffa is an excellent addition to any event.

Vladimir Kulakov – Moscow, Russia

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“The Russian Wolverine” (170 cm, 90 kg) is every bit what his name implies, ferocious and quick. Built like an overmuscled pitbull, Kulakov is a Russian tag team champion and a former Hardcore wrestling champion. The hard discipline of Russian ideology has made Kulakov a literal fighting machine. If you even blink when you’re against Kulakov, the game will be over!

Ksenia – Moscow, Russia

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The fury of Russian women’s wrestling, ”The Queen of Scream” Ksenia (155 cm, 55 kg), comes from a kickboxing background and is known for her intense striking ability and loud screams during her matches. Kasey is the Russian women’s champion currently. She is also the Queen of Asia champion in Singapore. While other girls might have heart, Kasey has malice and that factor drives her to be the best.

Heimo "The Wildman" – Kärpänkylä, Finland

Heimo The Wildman Ukonselkä

Heimo “The Wildman” (185 cm, 105 kg) is one of the most colorful and successful wrestlers to ever come out of Finland. He has gone on to noteable fame across Europe as a multiple-time German and Finnish champion. One of the bright notches on Heimo’s belt has been his appearance in-character on WWE Smackdown television in a backstage vignette in 2013 alongside WWE legend Booker T. Heimo is without doubt one of the most charismatic pro wrestlers in Europe today, with a gimmick and look all his own.

Georges Khoukaz – Syria

Georges Khoukaz‘s story is an amazing tale. Born in Syria, he dropped out of school at the age of 12 and started saving his own money to one day become a pro wrestler and get trained, so he could have a chance at life somewhere else.  In 2013, he found himself in an execution line at the hands of ISIS soldiers, about to be killed for being a Christian, when resistance government forces began bombing the terrorist hangout. Georges barely escaped, made his way through Greece and onward to Germany, and found a way to enter professional wrestling. Now, he makes his living as a movie actor, TV actor and pro wrestler.

KUMA – Macduff, Scotland

KUMA, wrestler

The gargantuan KUMA is literally the largest professional wrestler in all of Europe. Standing 204 cm and weighing in the neighborhood of 280 kg, this enormous grappler crushes the opposition with pure brute force. KUMA is damn near impossible to move around or lift, making him an incredibly difficult challenge to overcome. Whoever steps into the ring with this monster needs to have their life insurance in check.

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