Flash Morgan Webster

{{Short description|Welsh professional wrestler (born 1990)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{Infobox professional wrestler

| name = Flash Morgan Webster

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| caption = Webster in 2021

| birth_name = Gavin Watkins

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1990|04|13}}

| birth_place = Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales{{cite web |title=Morgan Webster |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10288 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

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| ring_names = Flash Morgan
"Flash" Morgan Webster
Kevin McCallister{{cite web |title=ATTACK! Santa's Still Real To Us, Damn It! Part II |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=121683 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}
Morgan Webster

| height = 5 ft 9 in (173 cm)

| weight = 165 lbs (75 kg)

| billed = Brynmawr, Wales{{cite web |title=Flash Morgan Webster |url=https://www.wwe.com/section/uk-championship-tournament-competitors/article/flash-morgan-webster |publisher=WWE |access-date=21 July 2018 |date=May 18, 2018}}

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| debut = 2010

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Gavin Watkins (born 13 April 1990), better known by the ring name Flash Morgan Webster, is a Welsh professional wrestler, currently performing on the British independent scene and for RevPro, where he is a former Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion and a former Undisputed British Tag Team Champion (with Mark Andrews).

Webster previously wrestled in WWE, where he and Andrews were the first Welsh Champions in WWE history during their reign as NXT UK Tag Team Champions. He is also known for his appearances in Attack! Pro Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Southside Wrestling Entertainment and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla among others.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10288&page=20|title=Career « Morgan Webster « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=cagematch.net|access-date=21 July 2018}}

Professional wrestling career

=Independent circuit (2010–2018,2022-present)=

In 2010, Webster made his debut for Welsh Wrestling, losing to Wild Boar.{{cite web |title=Welsh Wrestling |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=52208 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In March 2011, Morgan and Mark Andrews defeated Method And Madness for Celtic Wrestling.{{cite web |title=CW New Dawn |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=62673 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In June 2011, Morgan debuted for Phoenix Pro Wrestling, teaming with Pete Dunne in which they were defeated by Paul Malen and Joseph Conners.{{cite web |title=PPW Storm Vs. Ligero II |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=66161 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2013, at a Pro Wrestling Kingdom event, Webster defeated El Ligero.{{cite web |title=PWK Part II - The Howling Of The Kingdom |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=102688 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2014, Webster was defeated by Marty Scurll and Tommy End.{{cite web |title=FPW School's In 2 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=117271 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} On 19 September 2014 Webster made his Southside Wrestling Entertainment debut at The Hunt is On, where he, Dan Moloney and Tyler Bate defeated Jonathan Gresham, Chris Brookes and Nixon Newell.{{cite web |title=SWE The Hunt Is On |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=116499 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} On 25 January 2014, Morgan teamed with Ryan Smile for Infinite Promotions and the Union of European Wrestling Alliances in an effort to qualify for a tournament for the Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championships but were eliminated by Davey Blaze and Andy Wild.{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=106596 | title=Infinite MerseyBeatDown II | website=www.cagematch.net}}

In late 2014 at SWE Opportunity Knocks, Morgan and El Ligero were defeated by Uhaa Nation.{{cite web |title=SWE Opportunity Knocks 2014 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=120716 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2015, at SWE Day Of Reckoning 5, Webster was defeated by Mark Haskins.{{cite web |title= SWE Day of Reckoning 5 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=123975 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2015, he defeated Will Ospreay.{{cite web |title=SWE Retribution 6 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=123980 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In October 2015, Webster was defeated by Tommaso Ciampa.{{cite web |title=SWE Ill Manors 2015 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=137553 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In December 2015, he was defeated by Zack Sabre Jr.{{cite web |title=SWE Seasons Beatings 2015 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=137555 |publisher=Cagematcch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2016, he was defeated by Angélico.{{cite web |title=SWE Day Of Reckoning 9 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140092 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

=Attack! Pro Wrestling (2011–2015,2023-present)=

In 2011, Flash Morgan made his Attack! Pro Wrestling debut where he, Kid Lykos and Chris Brookes were defeated by Kev Dunphy in a fatal four-way.{{cite web |title=ATTACK! |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=72177 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In October 2012, Flash Morgan defeated Jim Hunter.{{cite web |title=ATTACK! GooseBUMPS |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=87578 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In February 2013, at ATTACK! Press Start, Webster was defeated by Pete Dunne in a ladder match.{{cite web |title=ATTACK! Press Start |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=90387 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In 2015, Webster defeated Super Santos Sr.{{cite web |title=ATTACK! Wrestling To Make Love To |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=123997 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

=Progress Wrestling (2013–2018)=

In 2013, Webster made his Progress Wrestling debut at ENDVR:2, defeating William Eaver.{{cite web |title=ENDVR:2 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=103888 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 11, Webster defeated Josh Bodom in the quarter-finals of the 2nd Natural Progression Series.{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter Eleven: To Fight War, You Must Become War |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=104188 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 15 in the semi-finals, webster defeated Pete Dunne.{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 15: Just Because You're Paranoid, Doesn't Mean They Aren't Out To Get You |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=114308|publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 17, Webster defeated Zack Gibson in the finals.{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 17: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=121427 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |title=Natural Progression Series II |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3205 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 18, he defeated Bubblegum.{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 18: The Show We Can't Call PROGRESSleMania For Legal Reasons |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=121428 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 29, he was defeated by Zack Sabre Jr in a WWE Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match.{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |title=Zack Sabre Jr. and Jack Gallagher qualify for WWE Cruiserweight Classic at PROGRESS Wrestling |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/cruiserweightclassic/article/cruiserweight-classic-progress-wrestling-qualifying-match-results |publisher=WWE |access-date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 29: Practically PROGRESS In Every Way |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=135780 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} At Chapter 44, Webster, Mark Haskins and Jimmy Havoc defeated British Strong Style.{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 44: Old Man Yells At Cloud |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162672 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

At Chapter 48, Webster defeated James Drake to qualify for the Super Strong Style 16 2017 tournament.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162682| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170710224638/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162682| archive-date = 2017-07-10| title = PROGRESS Chapter 48: Bang The Drum « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} At the event, Webster was defeated in the first round by Mark Haskins.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162684| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170710124215/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162684| archive-date = 2017-07-10| title = PROGRESS Chapter 49: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2017 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} At Chapter 50, Webster wrestled Jack Sexsmith to a no contest as both wrestlers were attacked by Chief Deputy Dunne.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162687| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190330133125/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162687| archive-date = 2019-03-30| title = PROGRESS Chapter 50: I Give It Six Months « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} At Chapter 51, Webster was defeated by Dunne.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162688| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190330133708/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162688| archive-date = 2019-03-30| title = PROGRESS Chapter 51: Screaming For PROGRESS « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} At Chapter 55, Webster participate in an 8 way Scramble number one contender match for the Progress World Championship, the match was ultimately won by Mark Andrews.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162692| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181023085147/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=162692| archive-date = 2018-10-23| title = PROGRESS Chapter 55: Chase The Sun « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} At Chapter 57, Webster was defeated by Keith Lee.

On Chapter 64, Webster won the Thunderbastard match thus earning a future Progress World Championship match that he got on Chapter 65, where he was defeated by the champion Travis Banks.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184357| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190330133605/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184357| archive-date = 2019-03-30| title = PROGRESS Chapter 65: Have Some Faith In The Sound « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} Following that, he made an alliance with Mark Haskins and Jimmy Havoc, the trio went to defeat David Starr, Matt Riddle and Keith Lee at Chapter 67. At Chapter 68, Webster was again defeated by Keith Lee in the first round of the 2018 Super Strong Style 16.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183999| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190330133315/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183999| archive-date = 2019-03-30| title = PROGRESS Chapter 68: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2018 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}

=Revolution Pro Wrestling (2015–2017, 2022–present)=

Webster made his Revolution Pro Wrestling debut in 2015, defeating Wild Boar.{{cite web |title=RevPro TV #1.15 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=132851 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} In August 2015, he was defeated by P. J. Black.{{cite web |title=RevPro Live In Portsmouth |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=134249 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} On 2 January 2016 Webster enter in a tournament for the vacant RevPro British Cruiserweight Championship, defeating Josh Bodom in the semifinal but losing to Pete Dunne in the finals.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=138225| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160106082339/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=138225| archive-date = 2016-01-06| title = RPW Live At The Cockpit « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} On 16 January Webster unsuccessfully challenged Dunne for the championship.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=138932| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160221002818/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=138932| archive-date = 2016-02-21| title = RevPro High Stakes 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}

In December 2017, Webster defeated Ryan Smile to win the RevPro British Cruiserweight Championship,{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162398| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190328215119/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162398| archive-date = 2019-03-28| title = RevPro Live At The Cockpit 23 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} however he drop the title 5 days later against Kurtis Chapman in a five-way match.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183372| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190328215510/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183372| archive-date = 2019-03-28| title = RevPro Uprising 2017 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}

=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2017–2018)=

Webster made his debut for PWG at 2017 Battle of Los Angeles, being eliminated by Marty Scurll on the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=175774|title= PWG Battle Of Los Angeles 2017 - Tag 1|website=Cagematch}} At PWG All Star Weekend 13 night one, he defeated Brian Cage, but lost to the Young Bucks along with Mark Haskins at night two.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183898| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190306111325/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=183898| archive-date = 2019-03-06| title = PWG All Star Weekend 13 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183899|title=PWG All Star Weekend 13 - Tag 2|website=Cagematch}} At PWG Mystery Vortex V, he was defeated by Joey Janela. At PWG All Star Weekend 14, he was defeated by Sammy Guevara in a triple threat match that also included Robbie Eagles on night one and by Trevor Lee on night two.

=WWE (2018–2022)=

Webster made his WWE debut at WrestleMania Axxess in 2018, being defeated by Pete Dunne. On 18 May it was announced that Webster would be a participant in the 2018 United Kingdom Championship Tournament. He would defeat Jordan Devlin in the quarter-finals before being eliminated by eventual tournament winner, Zack Gibson.{{cite web |title=WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament 2018 - Tag 1 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=200676 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}} The following night, Webster, Travis Banks and Mark Andrews were defeated in a WWE United Kingdom Championship number one contenders match by the returning Noam Dar.{{cite web |title=Noam Dar def. Travis Banks, Flash Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews in a WWE U.K. Title No. 1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament/nxt-uk-championship/article/noam-dar-won-fatal-4 |publisher=WWE |access-date=21 July 2018 |date=June 26, 2018}}{{cite web |title=WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament 2018 - Tag 2 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=200757 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

Webster made his 205 Live debut teaming with Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali where they defeated James Drake, Joseph Conners and Drew Gulak.{{cite web |title=WWE 205 Live #77 |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=198722 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=21 July 2018}}

In a triple threat tag team match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, Webster along with Mark Andrews captured the NXT UK Tag Team Championship after defeating James Drake and Zack Gibson to win the title.

In June 2021, vignettes started appearing on WWE social media and NXTUK programming featuring Webster, his then tag team partner Andrews and stand out women wrestler Dani Luna. The vignettes would focus on each of the individual's unique looks and passions for their music genres. In the coming weeks, the group would be given a new entrance theme and begin working together under the name Subculture.

On 18 August 2022, Webster was released from his WWE contract.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/18/wwe-conducting-nxt-uk-talent-cuts/|title=WWE conducting NXT UK talent cuts|first=Jason|last=Powell|publisher=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=18 August 2022|accessdate=19 August 2022}}

=Impact / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2023–2024)=

On the 12 May 2023 episode of Impact!, it was announced that Webster and Mark Andrews (accompanied by Dani Luna) will challenge the Impact World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey).{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/12/subculture-bursts-onto-the-scene-for-a-golden-opportunity-at-under-siege/|title=SUBCULTURE Bursts Onto the Scene for a Golden Opportunity at Under Siege|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=May 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512191945/https://impactwrestling.com/2023/05/12/subculture-bursts-onto-the-scene-for-a-golden-opportunity-at-under-siege/|archive-date=May 12, 2023|url-status=live}} On 26 May at Under Siege, Webster and Andrews failed to win the titles from ABC.{{cite web|author=Josiah MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|work=F4Wonline|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=May 26, 2023}}

It was later on announced that Webster and Andrew would return to Impact to participate in a four-way match for the World Tag Team Championship against ABC, Brian Myers and Moose, and Rich Swann and Sami Callihan at Slammiversary of year 2023.{{cite web |title=ABC to Defend IMPACT World Tag Team Titles in Stacked 4-Way Match at Slammiversary |url=https://impactwrestling.com/2023/06/28/abc-to-defend-impact-world-tag-team-titles-in-stacked-4-way-match-at-slammiversary/ |website=Impact Wrestling |access-date=7 July 2023 |date=June 28, 2023}} During this match the two were successful.{{Cite web |last=DEFELICE |first=ROBERT |title=Subculture (Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews) Win IMPACT Tag Team Titles At IMPACT Slammiversary |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/subculture-flash-morgan-webster-mark-andrews-win-impact-tag-team-titles-impact-slammiversary?amp |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Fightful.com}}

Wrestling persona and style

Webster's wrestling attire is based on the mod subculture that was widely popular in 1960s Great Britain. Webster is often referred to as The MODfather of Professional Wrestling. He mainly performs a high-flying style but also wrestles a traditional European technical wrestling style.

Championships and accomplishments

References

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