EWL 2025
📺 Live on the Sanctioned Violence Network
📍 The Stratford Arena, London, England
📆 30th December 2025

The Pre show

The atmosphere inside the Stratford Arena has shifted from opening-night excitement to a grittier, more intense focus. The fans are back in their seats, the ice packs have been discarded, and the physical toll of this tournament is etched on the faces of the athletes backstage.

SOFIA PETROVA: “Welcome back to London, Europe! I am Sofia Petrova, and you are watching the second night of the 2025 European Wrestling League, streaming live across the globe on the Sanctioned Violence Network.

If Night 1 was about making a statement, Night 2 is about survival. Last night, we saw the incredible endurance of our competitors, but today, they woke up with the bruises, the sore joints, and the heavy realization that they have to do it all over again. Two matches tonight. Two wars. No excuses.”

The Story So Far

SOFIA PETROVA: “At the top of the table, we have a dead heat. Oliver Harrington, the local hero, and Alexandre Rochefort, the French technician, both sit at a perfect 4 points. But look at the bottom—Mateusz Nowak and Alfred Anderson are sitting at zero. For them, tonight isn’t just about winning; it’s about staying alive in this tournament. If they don’t find points in their first match tonight, the mountain may become too high to climb.”

Tonight’s Official Match Card

Bout	The Matchup	The Narrative
1	Mateusz Nowak (POL) vs. Alfred Anderson (SWE)	“The Desperation Derby.” Both men are 0-2. Someone’s comeback starts here.
2	Alexandre Rochefort (FRA) vs. Wolfgang Schneider (GER)	Rochefort looks to go 3-0 against a very angry German Heavyweight Champion.
3	Stijn De Raaf (HOL) vs. Liam O’Donovan (IRE)	Two DW standouts collide in a battle to break the 1-1 tie in the standings.
4	Oliver Harrington (ENG) vs. Mateusz Nowak (POL)	The UK Champ faces a man who will likely be battered from his opener with Anderson.
5	Alfred Anderson (SWE) vs. Stijn De Raaf (HOL)	A clash of styles: Swedish technicality vs. Dutch explosiveness.
6	Wolfgang Schneider (GER) vs. Oliver Harrington (ENG)	A massive heavyweight clash. Can the ‘Berlin Apex’ halt the Harrington hype train?
7	Liam O’Donovan (IRE) vs. Alexandre Rochefort (FRA)	Main Event. Two of the tournament favorites meet.

Sofia’s Insights: The Breaking Point

“Keep a close watch on Match 6. Wolfgang Schneider was disappointed with his 1-1 start last night. If he can play the spoiler and defeat Oliver Harrington in front of this London crowd, he throws the entire leaderboard into chaos.

Also, pay attention to the body language of Liam O’Donovan. He fought two absolute wars last night. Does he have enough in the tank to handle a fresh Rochefort in the main event? We are about to find out.”

SOFIA PETROVA: “The officials are checking the ring ropes, the commentators are in position, and I can hear the Polish fans chanting for Nowak. The stakes are higher, the muscles are tighter, and the prize is within reach.

Let’s head to the ring for our opening contest! Poland vs. Sweden! It’s time for Night 2!”

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The show

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The Post show

The sweat and tension in the Stratford Arena are palpable as Night 2 draws to a close. The leaderboard has been blown wide open, and the dominance we saw on Night 1 has been replaced by a brutal reality check for the frontrunners.

EWL Night 2: Official Post-Show Wrap-Up

SOFIA PETROVA: “What an unpredictable, grueling night of professional wrestling! I am Sofia Petrova, coming to you live from ringside in London. If you thought you knew how the 2025 European Wrestling League would end, tonight proved that in this format, momentum is a fragile thing.

Our undefeated leaders from Night 1, Oliver Harrington and Alexandre Rochefort, have finally tasted defeat. Meanwhile, the ‘Berlin Apex’ Wolfgang Schneider turned the tournament on its head by playing the ultimate spoiler, and Sweden’s Alfred Anderson has surged back from the brink of elimination.”

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Night 2 Results & Match Ratings

Tonight was a story of two halves: technical brilliance in the opening bouts and heavy-hitting, survivalist brawling in the closing matches.

• Match 1: Alfred Anderson def. Mateusz Nowak (★★★★)
• Match 2: Wolfgang Schneider def. Alexandre Rochefort (★½)
• Match 3: Stijn De Raaf def. Liam O’Donovan (★★½)
• Match 4: Oliver Harrington def. Mateusz Nowak (★★½)
• Match 5: Alfred Anderson def. Stijn De Raaf (★★★)
• Match 6: Wolfgang Schneider def. Oliver Harrington (★½)
• Match 7: Liam O’Donovan def. Alexandre Rochefort (★★★)

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The Leaderboard: Standings After Night 2

With everyone having now completed four matches, the race for the trophy is incredibly tight heading into the final night.

Rank	Competitor	Country	Record	Points
1	Oliver Harrington	England	3-1	6
2	Wolfgang Schneider	Germany	3-1	6
3	Alexandre Rochefort	France	2-2	4
4	Liam O’Donovan	Ireland	2-2	4
5	Stijn De Raaf	Holland	2-2	4
6	Alfred Anderson	Sweden	2-2	4
7	Mateusz Nowak	Poland	0-4	0

Sofia’s Analysis: The Final Night Chaos

SOFIA PETROVA: “The standings are breathtakingly close. Oliver Harrington remains at the top, but he is no longer alone. Wolfgang Schneider showed us why he is a champion in Germany, grinding out two ugly but effective wins to tie for the lead.

But look at the logjam at 4 points! From Rochefort to Anderson, four men are sitting just one win away from catching the leaders. Alfred Anderson is the story of the night—starting at the bottom and fighting his way back into contention with a 4-star performance. Unfortunately for Mateusz Nowak, the math is no longer on his side; he is officially out of the running for the title, but he can still play spoiler tomorrow.

The question remains: Who has the physical fortitude to survive the third and final night?”

SOFIA PETROVA: “Tomorrow, every lock-up, every slam, and every pinfall carries the weight of the continent. Who will be crowned the 2025 European Wrestling League Champion? Find out tomorrow night, live on the Sanctioned Violence Network. I’ve been Sofia Petrova, goodnight London!”

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