Footage: TWM News, TNA Wrestling

MANCHESTER, UK – Drew Galloway is one of the most well known professional wrestlers, not just in the UK but around the world. A former WWE Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion, and current ICW World Heavyweight Champion, Drew Galloway stands at 6ft 5in, and weighs 250lbs. He’s an imposing figure and his size has to be seen in person to be appreciated.

Greeted by a rather suave looking Galloway in a suit, TWM News had the opportunity to speak to him as he discussed with us his homecoming to the UK, the British Wrestling scene and the upcoming TNA Maximum Impact 8 UK tour. In what TNA are calling “the most fan friendly tour ever”, Drew says:

“This tour is going to be amazing. I’m still a huge wrestling fan so I love it when I get to meet wrestling fans and talk about wrestling. It’s a really fun thing for me to do.”

Fans can expect some things they’ve never seen before along with the usual meet and greets, autograph sessions and backstage access.

“There’s some amazing packages. There’s a fantasy booking meeting. You’ll get to sit in a fantasy meeting with some of the guys. It’s so cool. The fans are going to get a really cool opportunity. I wish they’d do it after the show, then I could have a beer and talk about wrestling!” he added.

Drew’s also making huge waves on the flourishing UK scene, and as the reigning ICW World Heavyweight Champion he spoke about his thoughts on the development of the scene over the years.

“It’s been absolutely incredible” Drew said. “It’s insane. I went on the road for 7 years with WWE and then I came back and it’s just like a completely different world. The UK scene is absolutely booming right now, not just with ICW but all over the UK. It’s incredible to be a part of”

The TNA Maximum Impact 8 Tour kicks off in Manchester on 29th January, 2016 and will make the following stops:

Jan 29: Manchester Arena, Manchester

Jan 30: SSE Arena, London

Jan 31: Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster.co.uk. You can purchase them at the following link: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/TNA-Wrestling-Maximum-Impact-tickets/artist/1008830

Tickets are priced at £17.50, £29.50, £42.50 & £60. There are also Maximum Fan Ringside VIP and Ultimate Maximum Fan Ringside VIP packages available.

For more information on TNA Impact Wrestling and their events and tours, you can visit their website here.

To keep up with Drew Galloway and to send your support, you can follow him on Twitter @GallowaySpeaks