World Gravy Wrestling Championship: 11 crazy pictures from one of Lancashire’s most bonkers events

By Sean Gleaves

Published 29th Aug 2023, 16:54 GMT

Updated 29th Aug 2023, 16:55 GMT

Wrestlers donned fancy dress and grappled in a gravy-filled pool for the 15th annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships in Rossendale.

Here are 11 bonkers pictures from the event:

The final winners of the tournament are decided by a panel of four experienced judges. Photo: Phil Taylor / SWNS

The judges award points on entertainment value, as well as the wrestling. Photo: Phil Taylor / SWNS

The men's event on Monday was won by Ravin Gravy, with the Bacup Bavarian taking the women's title. Photo: Phil Taylor / SWNS

The hilarious event started in 2007 and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2019. Photo: Phil Taylor / SWNS

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