Hundreds gather to watch ‘world gravy wrestling championships’ at UK pub

Hundreds of revelers are descending on a pub garden Monday to watch the “world gravy wrestling championships.”
The international competition — named one of the top ten weirdest “sports” — sees 16 men and eight women battle in the sauce-soaked ring.
Around 528 gallons of gravy are used at the event, which is held annually at the Rose ‘N’ Bowl pub in Rossendale, Lancashire.
Competitors, who wear fancy dress, aim to win the championship title by beating their opponent during a two-minute long wrestling match in the brown condiment.
6 Contestants participating in the “world gravy wrestling championships” in the UK. Phil Taylor / SWNS
6 The contest takes place at Rose ‘N’ Bowl pub in Rossendale, Lancanshire. Phil Taylor / SWNS
The final winners of the tournament will be decided by a panel of four experienced judges, who will decide the winner on their wrestling skills and fancy dress costume.
Hilarious pictures show from the competition show the wrestlers jumping on top of each other, while they slowly get more covered in gravy.
Start and end your day informed with our newsletters Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today’s top stories Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters
Another photo shows a competitor hanging another man, who is dressed in a hot-dog costume, upside down while they are both soaked in the thick sauce.
6 About 528 gallons of gravy is used in the event. Phil Taylor / SWNS
6 A man in a suit wrestling in gravy. Phil Taylor / SWNS
A different picture shows a gravy-covered wrestler in the middle of a backflip while his competitor, who is dressed in a full suit, is struggling to stand.
Two woman were also spotted hugging each other in the wrestling ring — while a referee pours gravy on their heads.
The two winners, one from the female category and one from the male one, will each win $66 and have their name engraved on the trophy.
6 The gravy wrestling contest first started in 2007. Phil Taylor / SWNS
6 The male and female winners get about $66 and a personalized trophy. Phil Taylor / SWNS
The funny event started in 2007 and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2019.
The pubs aims to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice but the wrestlers can also raise funds for their own chosen charity.