Belgian wrestling talent under the spotlight at upcoming CATCH XL show in Ixelles

World Catch League brings CATCH XL to Stade d’Ixelles on 14 November in an event that offers entertainment for all ages, say organisers.

Belgium’s biggest professional wrestling show rolls into the Brussels venue for the sixth successive year.

The two hour event is an opportunity for families and wrestling fans to discover the country’s wrestling scene up close, through rivalries, intense matches and the energy of a live audience.

For the uninitiated, catch wrestling is a grappling style that combines takedowns, pins and submission holds like joint locks, neck cranks, and leg locks.

Originating in 19th-century England, it is considered a direct ancestor of modern freestyle wrestling, professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA).

The announced line-up in Brussels includes Belgian wrestler Aaron Rammy, who is making a much-anticipated return to the ring, and Julian Ventura, winner of the WCL Grand Prix 2026. Completing the programme are Sheikh Kamal, Caiman Jr and AXL STAR, alongside women's wrestling competitors.

Says organiser Chris Bizige: “You don’t need to follow wrestling to enjoy CATCH XL. From the start, our aim has been to create an interactive show that speaks to wrestling fans and newcomers alike.”

The event organiser is partnered in the venture by his childhood friend and star wrestler Anas, known in the ring as Aaron Rammy. “Our combined skills shaped our approach: a show where the audience becomes part of the experience.”

CATCH XL
14 November, 19.00 (doors open 18.15)
Stade d’Ixelles/Centre sportif Albert Demuyter
Rue Volta 18
Ixelles