TNA British Boot Camp

{{Short description|British reality TV show (2013–14)}}

{{Use British English|date=April 2014}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2014}}

{{Infobox television

| genre = Reality television

| image = TNA British Boot Camp television programme logo.jpg

| caption =

| opentheme =

| country = United Kingdom

| language = English

| num_seasons = 2

| num_episodes = 14

| company = TNA Productions

| starring = See below

| producer =

| executive_producer = Jeremy Borash{{cite web|url=http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/rockstar-spud-wins-tna-british-boot-camp.html|title=Rockstar Spud Wins TNA British Boot Camp|publisher=Challenge.co.uk|accessdate=2013-02-01|archive-date=15 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815211147/http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/rockstar-spud-wins-tna-british-boot-camp.html|url-status=dead}}

| creator =

| presenter =

| location = Orlando, Florida, United States
London, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Nashville, Tennessee, United States{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/newsfeeds//11654/2013/01/15/tna-british-boot-camp-stars/|date=15 January 2013|title=TNA British Boot Camp stars get boozy in bar|publisher=Virgin Media|accessdate=2013-02-01}}
Louisville, Kentucky, United States

| runtime = 30 minutes (season 1)
60 minutes (season 2)

| network = Challenge

| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|1|1|df=y}}{{cite web|url=http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/tna-wrestling-british-boot-camp.html|title=TNA British Boot Camp Starts 1st January|publisher=Challenge.co.uk|accessdate=2012-11-12|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202219/http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/tna-wrestling-british-boot-camp.html|url-status=dead}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2014|12|7|df=y}}

| related = TNA Impact! (2004–present)
TNA Xplosion (2002–2021, 2024-present)
TNA Gut Check (2004–present)
TNA Global Impact! (2006)
TNA Today (2007)
Before the Impact (2021–2023)

}}

TNA British Boot Camp is a British reality television programme focusing on the professional wrestling industry. The programme documented the careers of four British professional wrestlers seeking a contract with the American professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). The series was commissioned from TNA Productions by Sky UK and started airing on Challenge from 1 January 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/tna-british-boot-camp-on-challenge-tv.html|title=TNA British Boot Camp on Challenge TV|publisher=Challenge.co.uk|accessdate=2012-10-07|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124155626/http://www.challenge.co.uk/wrestling/tna-british-boot-camp-on-challenge-tv.html|archivedate=24 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/news/story/2012/10/24/tna-impact-wrestling-to-be/|date=24 October 2012|title=TNA IMPACT WRESTLING to be filmed in Manchester|publisher=Virgin Media|accessdate=2012-10-27}}

TNA British Boot Camp was both the first non-game show commissioned for Challenge by BSkyB and the first American professional wrestling programme exclusively created and broadcast for the British market. The commissioning of the series reflected a commitment by BSkyB to invest £600 million in British-made television content by 2014. The programme's executive producer is veteran TNA ring announcer Jeremy Borash, who created the show and edited the programme himself.

Season 1

=Synopsis=

The programme followed "four of Britain's most promising wrestlers" - Rockstar Spud, Marty Scurll and The Blossom Twins - who competed to receive a contract from TNA.{{cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/3759-TNA-Wrestling-And-Challenge-TV-Announce-A-New-Show-to-Air-in-the-United-Kingdom|date=13 September 2012|title=TNA Wrestling And Challenge TV Announce A New Show to Air in the United Kingdom|publisher=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|accessdate=2012-10-07}} The wrestlers were mentored by veteran professional wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan and Rollerball Rocco.{{cite web|url=http://www.list.co.uk/article/45363-hulk-hogan-to-star-in-new-reality-show/|date=13 September 2012|title=Hulk Hogan to star in new reality show|publisher=The List|accessdate=2012-10-07}}

In the season finale of British Boot Camp, which aired on 22 January 2013, Rockstar Spud was named the winner, receiving a contract with TNA. Following the finale, all four wrestlers performed with TNA as part of the "Road to Lockdown" tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland.{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/newsfeeds//11654/2013/01/23/rockstar-spud-wins-tna-british/|date=23 January 2013|title=Rockstar Spud wins TNA British Boot Camp|publisher=Virgin Media|accessdate=2013-02-01}}

=Cast=

==Contestants==

==Mentors==

==Other wrestling personalities==

=Production=

TNA announced on 5 September 2012 that it had completed filming of TNA Wrestling: British Boot Camp.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_64895.shtml|title=Update on TNA's "Boot Camp" show|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=PWTorch.com|date=22 July 2012|accessdate=2012-10-07}} The series was originally scheduled to air in December 2012, but was moved back to January 2013.

=Reception=

The programme was described as "a ratings hit for Challenge TV". Rob Leigh of the Daily Mirror stated that "the show's post-reality show format is bang up to date".{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/tna-wrestling-british-boot-camp-1514981|date=4 January 2013|author=Leigh, Rob|title=Repping for Britain: TNA Wrestling British Boot Camp wrestlers have the opportunity to become worldwide stars|publisher=Daily Mirror|accessdate=2013-02-01}}

Season 2

=Synopsis=

The programme followed "twelve of Britain's most promising wrestlers" who competed to receive a contract from TNA.{{cite web|url=http://www.tnasylum.com/2014/07/challenge-announces-british-bootcamp-2.html#more|date=11 July 2014|title=Challenge Announces British Bootcamp 2|publisher=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|accessdate=2014-07-11}} It premiered on Challenge, on 19 October 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/511849-tna-british-boot-camp-2-premiere-details-confirmed-bad-news-barrett-referees-a-soccer-match#more|date=11 July 2014|title=British Bootcamp 2 Premiere|publisher=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|accessdate=2014-09-18}}

=Cast=

==Contestants==

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Ring NameReal NameFromStage 1Stage 2Finals
(London)
Babyfaced PitbullSam Smitten-DownesLeicester, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
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Eliminated
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CyanideAlex WalmsleyManchester, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Dave MastiffDavid MintonDudley, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"| Final six
El LigeroSimon MuskLeeds, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
GradoGraeme StevelyAyrshire, Scotlandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals - was given a 2nd chance after being eliminated
style="background:salmon;"| Final six
Joe VegaJoseph WhittakerPreston, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Joel RedmanJoel PettyferExeter, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
King RorsterRory BaileyBurton, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Kris TravisKristoffer TravisSheffield, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Mark AndrewsMark AndrewsCardiff, Walesstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:lightgreen;" |WINNER
Martin StoneMartin HarrisLondon, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Matt FoxMatthew McNamaraSt. Helens, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Noam DarNoam DarAyrshire, Scotlandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"| Final six
Nordic WarriorTom NewtonManchester, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
PriscillaOllie BurnsLeeds, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|
PyroUnknownManchester, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|
Rampage BrownOliver BineyLeeds, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"| Final three
Richard ParliamentRichard VartyLondon, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
RJ SinghRoss JonesHertford, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Sexy KevKevin LloydWarrington, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Sha SamuelsShaaheen HosseinpourEast London, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Simon LancasterSimon LancasterGrimsby, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|
Heather SchofieldHeather SchofieldLondon, Englandstyle="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|style="background:salmon;"|
Kay Lee RayKayleigh RayGlasgow, Scotlandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"| Final three
Melanie PriceMelanie ConneelyManchester, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|
Lana AustinLeanne AustinManchester, Englandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|
Kasey OwensKelly RobinsonBelfast, Northern Irelandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Leah OwensLeigh RobinsonBelfast, Northern Irelandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
Nikki StormNicola GlencrossGlasgow, Scotlandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to the Finals
style="background:salmon;"|
ViperKimberly BensonAyrshire, Scotlandstyle="background:lightgreen;"|
Advanced to Stage 2
style="background:salmon;"|
Eliminated
style="background:salmon;"|

==Mentors==

==Other wrestling personalities==

Winners

class="wikitable"

|+

!Year Won

!Winners

2013

|Rockstar Spud

2014

|Mark Andrews

See also

References

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