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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 MIN

Gravy Wrestling Moves to New Venue

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

This year’s World Gravy Wrestling Championships are hitting a new spot—Bacup Cricket Club—after outgrowing its longtime pub garden home. Started as a joke in 2007, this messy, theatrical spectacle now draws crowds from across the country, featuring 1500 liters of secret family gravy, outrageous costumes, and wrestling moves judged on crowd hype. Winners aren’t just strong—they’re silly, with six-time champ Stone Cold Steve Bisto once training to be a barrister. All the fun raises cash for East Lancashire Hospice, proving how a ridiculous idea can become a beloved charity event. Don’t miss the August Bank Holiday splash—gravy, laughs, and heart all in one. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7391274a84ec376

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