This past weekend saw the return of PROGRESS’ biggest annual tournament. The Super Strong Style 16 is a 3 day event that sees some of the top independent talent in the world face off to determine the number one contender to the PROGRESS World Championship.

The likes of Tyler Bate, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Zack Sabre Jr., Mark Andrews, Trent Seven and Jimmy Havoc were all part of this year’s iteration, however it was PROGRESS fan favourite Travis Banks who eventually won the 16 man extravaganza.

Banks defeated former WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate in the final to earn a shot at the PROGRESS World Champion Pete Dunne. The venue for their bout has not yet been announced however it is likely to be at the Alexandra Palace in September.

Travis Banks recently took part in a WWE tryout at the O2 arena in London. He is one of the top performers on the UK independent circuit and has been touted by many to have a breakout year. He is already the Fight Club: Pro champion and he looks set to dethrone Pete Dunne later on this year for the PROGRESS World Championship.

You don't understand the journey people like us have taken to get opportunities like this. Love you @Travis_BanksPW! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/3GB7dcy96k

— TK Cooper (@PureTKC) May 29, 2017

Full tournament bracket for this year's Super Strong Style 16. Yikes. #ThisIsProgress pic.twitter.com/TiEW8vXAaB

— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) May 23, 2017