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Get the scotch eggs ready and the Ali G costumes freshly laundered, because Anarchy Pro Wrestling are bringing Big Keith from The Office to the wrestling ring this week.

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The London based company have hired actor Ewen MacIntosh to reprise his iconic role from The Office on Thursday in New Cross, and MacIntosh will be ring announcing Anarchy Pro’s …And Out Come The Tools event.

While the lure of Big Keith may tempt some comedy fans to the Amersham Arms, there will also be plenty of exciting action to appeal to wrestling fans too.


British wrestling is currently experiencing one of its most successful years ever, and less than a week after featuring at PROGRESS Wrestling’s historic Alexandra Palace show, Jimmy Havoc will be competing in the main event for Anarchy Pro in an Office Death Match against Strangler Davis.



Music also represents an important aspect of the promotion, with a punk ethos emphasised by an innovative entrance theme method.

Ahead of the expected handbags and gladrags, Metro Sport caught up with promoter Gem Louise who offered her musings on the company and her upcoming show.

How would you describe Anarchy Pro Wrestling?

Anarchy Pro is a 18+ pro wrestling company. The idea is that we keep our own identity, and this is very important. There are lots of very successful companies and we aim to be in those leagues very soon, but to also remain individuals.

I feel the small details are what sets us apart from others, as well as the fact we have more than one hardcore match on each show. This is the basis of our appeal because it’s something that is usually seen as a special attraction as rather than ‘the norm’.

Which other wrestling promotions have helped to inspire your way of thinking?

PROGRESS gave me my start in the wrestling world when I started wrestling, but sadly I had to stop abruptly due to injury. I strongly believe them to be a world class promotion, as they have proved recently.

The British guys that helped build them are some of the best in the world, including guys such as Jimmy Havoc, Nathan Cruz, Rampage Brown and El Ligero.

I’m also a huge fan of CZW and have taken influence from them in terms of how crazy they get at shows.

Promoter Gem Louise

Why do you choose to include the hardcore style of wrestling during your shows?

Hardcore wrestling will always have a place in wrestling. It’s just an extreme way of expressing yourself. Most of those guys can go with the best technical wrestlers in the world but they choose Hardcore.

It’s a choice, and not the last option. That’s the most important thing to remember.

How important is it for you to use a punk influence? What is it about that ethos that resonates with you?

Punk culture has a huge impact on my life and mindset. I love the idea of being free, and not conforming to what society expects of you, and punk music is a major part of my life.

It influences my mindset, whether that be at home or in the gym, and punk culture is something that is still heavily alive if you truly understand what it actually means.



I wanted to bring this into wrestling, not in terms of being a punk company, but by embracing the mindset of “do what the hell you want, whatever makes you happy and forget what others might say.”

You also choose the entrance themes for each of the wrestlers on your shows. How much of a difference does that make?

This is something that makes us very different. It’s not stripping the individuality away from each wrestler, it’s making them more exciting. You never know who’s about to enter from behind the curtain, it’s exciting and creates a fun atmosphere.

We want everyone to have a fun night out whilst watching incredible athletes do what they love.

How did you manage to get Big Keith to be involved with the show?

I love The Office. That’s the best way to put it. I thought it might be fun to have a guest announcer and joked to friends I’d love to have Big Keith, as he just doesn’t fit our image at all but is an incredible character.

So I slid into his DMs on Twitter, asked him if he’d be interested, and he emailed me back to say he’d love to do the gig. Booyakasha.

Finally, tell us what people can expect from Thursday’s show?

Violence. Fun. Weapons. Blood. And a scotch egg.



We have some of the best athletes in wrestling competing for us, all are world class and such pros at what they do!


A guy like Kyle Ashmore is honestly one of the best athletes you will ever see and is terribly underrated.

I want my shows to be an emotional rollercoaster of fun, with elements of the most amazing and successful companies in the world. It’s going to be something special.