Ever wondered what happens when body slams meet Bible verses? Well, St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Shipley, England, has got you covered with their new event—Wrestling Church! This holy mash-up of pro wrestling and Christian teachings is shaking up the pews in a way you’ve never seen before.
Led by 37-year-old Gareth Thompson, who credits both his faith and his love for wrestling with transforming his life, Wrestling Church brings the biblical struggle between good and evil to life in the most epic way possible—through suplexes and slams. Thompson believes the high-drama of wrestling, where heroes and villains clash in over-the-top battles, is the perfect parallel to classic Bible stories like David vs. Goliath. Because, really, what’s more biblical than a giant-sized smackdown?
And where better to host this divine showdown than a church, right? Picture it: stained-glass windows, hymnals… and wrestling rings. The Rev. Natasha Thomas, the priest-in-charge, admits this unconventional event may be a little outside the holy box, but it’s drawing in a crowd like never before. Families, wrestling fans, and the curious alike are finding new ways to connect with the church—community, faith, and maybe a few body slams. Holy smackdown, Batman!
Source: NY Post
