Tommy End and Xelina have been removed from two major independent wrestling events scheduled for the same weekend in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pair will no longer appear for PROGRESS Wrestling’s Chapter 199: Bonestorm on October 25 at the Electric Ballroom in London, England, nor OTT Wrestling’s BlackEND show on October 24 in Dublin, Ireland.

Both promotions announced the changes on October 15. PROGRESS co-owner Big Damo stated that End and Xelina are dealing with a personal issue, while OTT described the circumstances as being beyond the performers’ control. The announcements make clear that the withdrawals were not presented as a storyline development or a change connected to either promotion’s in-ring plans.

End, widely known to wrestling audiences as Malakai Black, and Xelina, known as Zelina Vega during her WWE tenure, had been prominent names attached to both cards. Their absence changes the immediate presentation of two shows that had been built in part around their availability on the independent circuit.

PROGRESS Confirms Chapter 199 Change

PROGRESS Wrestling’s Chapter 199: Bonestorm is set for the Electric Ballroom, one of the promotion’s most familiar London venues. In his announcement, Big Damo said the couple would not be able to compete at the event and emphasized that their situation takes priority over the booking.

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“Unfortunately Tommy End and Xelina will no longer be able to compete at Chapter 199: Bonestorm. They are dealing with a personal issue. I am gutted we won’t have them with us next week but we will have them with us again in 2027. I believe in family first and I am wishing them the very best. They are incredible people and have been a pleasure to deal with.”

Damo also addressed fans who had specifically purchased admission to see End and Xelina. He said refunds would be available for those ticket holders, while noting that PROGRESS is working to bring in replacement talent and expects to announce additions soon.

“For anyone who bought tickets just to see them then obviously you are welcome to get refunds. However we are working on bringing in other talent right now and will announce them shortly. We know it’ll be an incredible show.”

That update leaves PROGRESS with a short turnaround before Chapter 199. The promotion has not detailed the replacement matches or talent in the announcement, so the revised Bonestorm lineup remains to be confirmed. For now, the key message from PROGRESS is that End and Xelina’s planned involvement is off the card and that the company intends to revisit bringing them in during 2027.

OTT Removes Pair From BlackEND in Dublin

OTT Wrestling subsequently announced that End and Xelina will also miss BlackEND, scheduled one day before the PROGRESS event. The Dublin show had carried a title built around End’s name, making the update especially significant for the event’s presentation.

OTT’s statement said that the duo could no longer appear because of circumstances beyond their control. The promotion offered its best wishes and said it looks forward to bringing them back soon.

“CARD UPDATE: BlackEND Due to circumstances beyond their control, Tommy End & Xelina can no longer appear. We wish them the best & look forward to having them back soon.”

OTT also announced a direct policy for fans holding meet-and-greet admissions. All meet-and-greet tickets will be automatically refunded. Fans seeking a refund for event tickets were instructed to contact the promotion by email, and OTT said an updated card would be revealed soon.

“All M&G tickets automatically refunded. If you’d like a ticket refund, email [email protected] We will have an updated card soon.”

The two announcements are consistent in their handling of the situation. Neither PROGRESS nor OTT gave further details regarding the personal matter, and both placed the focus on supporting End and Xelina while providing options for customers affected by the card changes. That approach also leaves no indication of when the pair may next wrestle, beyond the respective promotions’ hope of bringing them back for future events.

A Notable Weekend Change for Both Promotions

End and Xelina being booked across consecutive nights in Dublin and London represented a notable independent wrestling commitment for the pair. The events would have given fans in two major markets an opportunity to see them outside the WWE environment associated with their better-known names.

For PROGRESS, End’s planned return carried added relevance because of his recent history with the company. In September, End held the PROGRESS World Championship for 21 days. His championship run placed him directly in the promotion’s recent title picture, and his name remained connected to the company’s ongoing efforts to feature established international talent alongside its regular roster.

His withdrawal from Bonestorm therefore affects more than a single advertised appearance. Even without a replacement announced, it removes a wrestler who had recently been part of the promotion’s championship scene and who has a recognizable history with the PROGRESS audience.

Xelina’s scheduled appearances were also meaningful in the context of her recent return to independent wrestling. She has wrestled four matches since leaving WWE in April 2026. Her work alongside End at House of Glory on October 9 demonstrated that the two had already begun making selected appearances together following her departure.

That House of Glory outing was especially relevant to the October schedule because it showed End and Xelina teaming together shortly before the planned OTT and PROGRESS dates. However, the subsequent announcements make clear that the October 24 and 25 appearances will not go forward.

Refund Details and What Comes Next

Fans planning to attend either event now have specific refund procedures from the promotions, although the policies are not identical. PROGRESS has said that fans who bought tickets specifically to see End and Xelina are welcome to request refunds. The company is also pursuing replacement talent for the London card.

OTT has automatically refunded all meet-and-greet tickets connected to End and Xelina. For general ticket refunds, attendees have been directed to email OTT. The promotion has not yet outlined its revised BlackEND lineup, but it has said an update is coming.

  • OTT Wrestling BlackEND: October 24 in Dublin, Ireland. End and Xelina will not appear; meet-and-greet tickets are being automatically refunded.
  • PROGRESS Chapter 199: Bonestorm: October 25 at the Electric Ballroom in London, England. End and Xelina will not compete; PROGRESS is seeking replacement talent.
  • Future bookings: OTT said it hopes to have the pair back soon, while Big Damo said PROGRESS expects to have them back in 2027.

At this stage, there is no further information on the nature of the personal issue cited by PROGRESS. Respecting the limited information offered by the performers’ promoters, the immediate wrestling news is straightforward: Tommy End and Xelina are off both scheduled dates, ticket holders have been given avenues for refunds, and revised cards are expected from OTT and PROGRESS.

The announcements also underline the reality of independently promoted events, where last-minute availability changes can require substantial card adjustments. Both companies have moved quickly to communicate the situation, clarify their ticket policies, and assure their audiences that replacement plans are being developed.

For End and Xelina, the focus is now on the personal matter referenced in the announcements. For PROGRESS and OTT, attention turns to the updated lineups for Bonestorm and BlackEND, respectively. Those cards will proceed without two of their originally advertised attractions, while both promotions have left the door open for future appearances once the pair are able to return.

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