Morgan Webster

Morgan Webster
Birth name Gavin Watkins[1]
Born Abertillery, Wales, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Flash Morgan[1]
Flash Morgan Webster[2]
Kevin McCallister[3]
Morgan Webster[1]
Billed height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)[1]
Billed weight 156 lb (71 kg)[1]
Billed from Brynmawr, Wales[2]
Debut 2010

Gavin Watkins is a Welsh professional wrestler best known under the ring name, Morgan Webster.[1] He is currently signed to WWE performing in the United Kingdom division of their developmental territory NXT UK. Watkins is also known for his appearances in Attack! Pro Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Southside Wrestling Entertainment and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla among others.[4]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2010–present)

In 2010, Webster made his debut for Welsh Wrestling, losing to Wild Boar.[5] In March 2011, Morgan and Mark Andrews defeated Method And Madness for Celtic Wrestling.[6] In June 2011, Morgan debuted for Phoenix Pro Wrestling, teaming with Pete Dunne in which they were defeated by Paul Malen and Joseph Conners.[7] In 2013, at a Pro Wrestling Kingdom event, Webster defeated El Ligero.[8] In 2014, Webster was defeated by Marty Scurll and Tommy End.[9] On 19 September 2014 Webster made his Southside Wrestling Entertainment debut at The Hunt is On, where he, Dan Moloney and Tyler Bate defeated Jonathan Gresham, Chris Brookes and Nixon Newell.[10] In late 2014 at SWE Opportunity Knocks, Morgan and El Ligero were defeated by Uhaa Nation.[11] In 2015, at SWE Day Of Reckoning 5, Webster was defeated by Mark Haskins.[12] In 2015, he defeated Will Ospreay.[13] In October 2015, Webster was defeated by Tommaso Ciampa.[14] In December 2015, he was defeated by Zack Sabre Jr.[15] In March 2016, he was defeated by Angélico.[16]

ATTACK! Pro Wrestling (2011–present)

In 2011, Flash Morgan made his Attack! Pro Wrestling debut where he, Kid Lykos and Chris Brookes were defeated by Kev Dunphy in a fatal four-way.[17] In October 2012, Flash Morgan defeated Jim Hunter.[18] In February 2013, at ATTACK! Press Start, Webster was defeated by Pete Dunne in a ladder match.[19] In 2015, Webster defeated Super Santos Sr.[20]

Progress Wrestling (2013–present)

In 2013, Webster made his Progress Wrestling debut at ENDVR:2, defeating William Eaver.[21] At Chapter 11, Webster defeated Josh Bodom in the quarter finals of the 2nd Natural Progression Series.[22] At Chapter 15 in the semi finals, webster defeated Pete Dunne.[23] At Chapter 17, Webster defeated Zack Gibson in the finals.[24][25] At Chapter 18, he defeated Bubblegum.[26] At Chapter 29, he was defeated by Zack Sabre Jr in a WWE Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match.[27][28] At Chapter 44, Webster, Mark Haskins and Jimmy Havoc defeated British Strong Style.[29]

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2015–present)

Webster made his Revolution Pro Wrestling debut in 2015, defeating Wild Boar.[30] In August 2015, he was defeated by PJ Black.[31]

WWE

Webster made his WWE debut at WrestleMania Axxess in 2018, being defeated by Pete Dunne. On May 18, it was announced that Webster would be a participant in the 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament. He would defeat Jordan Devlin in the quarter finals before being eliminated by eventual tournament winner, Zack Gibson.[32] The following night, Webster, Travis Banks and Mark Andrews were defeated in a WWE United Kingdom Championship number one contenders match by the returning Noam Dar.[33][34]

Webster made his 205 Live debut teaming with Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali where they defeated James Drake, Joseph Conners and Drew Gulak.[35]

Wrestling persona and style

Webster's wrestling attire is based on the Mod subculture that was widely popular in 1960's Great Britain.[2] Webster is often referred to as The MODfather of Professional Wrestling.[2] He mainly performs a high-flying style[1] but also wrestles a traditional European technical wrestling style as well.[2]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Morgan Webster". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Flash Morgan Webster". WWE. May 18, 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "ATTACK! Santa's Still Real To Us, Damn It! Part II". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Career « Morgan Webster « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". cagematch.net. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Welsh Wrestling". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "CW New Dawn". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "PPW Storm Vs. Ligero II". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "PWK Part II - The Howling Of The Kingdom". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "FPW School's In 2". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "SWE The Hunt Is On". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  11. ↑ "SWE Opportunity Knocks 2014". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "SWE Day of Reckoning 5". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "SWE Retribution 6". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  14. ↑ "SWE Ill Manors 2015". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  15. ↑ "SWE Seasons Beatings 2015". Cagematcch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  16. ↑ "SWE Day Of Reckoning 9". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  17. ↑ "ATTACK!". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  18. ↑ "ATTACK! GooseBUMPS". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  19. ↑ "ATTACK! Press Start". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  20. ↑ "ATTACK! Wrestling To Make Love To". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  21. ↑ "ENDVR:2". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  22. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter Eleven: To Fight War, You Must Become War". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  23. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter 15: Just Because You're Paranoid, Doesn't Mean They Aren't Out To Get You". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  24. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter 17: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  25. 1 2 "Natural Progression Series II". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  26. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter 18: The Show We Can't Call PROGRESSleMania For Legal Reasons". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  27. ↑ Melok, Bobby. "Zack Sabre Jr. and Jack Gallagher qualify for WWE Cruiserweight Classic at PROGRESS Wrestling". WWE. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  28. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter 29: Practically PROGRESS In Every Way". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  29. ↑ "PROGRESS Chapter 44: Old Man Yells At Cloud". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  30. ↑ "RevPro TV #1.15". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  31. ↑ "RevPro Live In Portsmouth". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  32. ↑ "WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament 2018 - Tag 1". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  33. ↑ "Noam Dar def. Travis Banks, Flash Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews in a WWE U.K. Title No. 1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match". WWE. June 26, 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  34. ↑ "WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament 2018 - Tag 2". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  35. ↑ "WWE 205 Live #77". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  36. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Morgan Webster". Cagematch. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  37. ↑ "PWI 500: 2018". Cagematch. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
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