Joshua Chetty Wins Champions of War Tournament at the 2023 Arnold Classic

• Joshua Chetty won the first-ever Champions of War tournament at the recently concluded Arnold Classic
• Joshua the Bull had to battle five of the toughest opponents over two days to win the coveted trophy
• Mark Beale had high praise for Joshua, describing him as an ambassador for professional wrestling

Joshua Chetty is cementing himself as the future of South African wrestling.

The Durban wrestler stole the show at his first-ever Arnold Classic, winning the first-ever Champions of War tournament.

The trophy he earned for winning the tournament can only be defended at other Arnold Schwarzenegger events.

Winning the tournament was no easy task, and Joshua the Bull had to go through five tough competitors in two days to lift the cup.

Despite picking up an injury on the first day, he powered through on his way to winning the tournament.

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Sports Brief recently interviewed Joshua to find out what the experience was like.

Joshua’s road to the title

Defeating Super Dragon

Joshua the Bull took on Super Dragon in his first match and won, thanks to a Brogue Kick.

Student versus the teacher

In his second match, Joshua the Bull took on Matthew Hammer.

The match was seen as a battle between student and teacher. Hammer proved to be a tough challenge due to his speed and agility, but Joshua the Bull managed to give him a spear in mid-air to secure the win.

TJ Tremor interferes

Joshua the Bull then took on Allessio in his third match in a back-and-forth battle.

The result could have gone either way, as both men gave it their all, but TJ Tremor interrupted the match by pulling the referee out of the ring. He attacked Allessio and Joshua the Bull before putting Joshua on top of Allessio to get the pin.

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A match against Mr Wrestling

Joshua faced his most formidable challenge in his fourth match when he took on the CPW World Heavyweight champion, Mr Wrestling.

The match was another intense battle, but Joshua the Bull picked up the victory thanks to another interference, this time by The Crow.

Spear versus spear

In the final of the tournament, Joshua took on The X-Terminator.

The match was an intense battle and billed as a Spear vs Spear match, as both men employ it as their finishing move.

After a hard battle, Joshua the Bull hit The X-Terminator with a Spear to get the three-count. The win wasn’t without controversy, as The X-Terminator insisted he kicked out before the referee counted three.

Champions Pro Wrestling’s (CPW) CEO, Mark 'The Weasel' Beale, came down to the ring and ruled that Joshua had won the match and the tournament.

Beale praises Joshua the Bull

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Sports Brief recently contacted CPW’s CEO, and he had nothing but praise for Joshua.

“Joshua is one of the hardest workers in professional wrestling today. He is so fit and an absolute example for professional wrestling,” Beale said.

Beale also praised Joshua’s work ethic, describing how hard he trains and how he still looked so fresh despite wrestling five matches in two days.

“He’s a future icon for South African wrestling and on the path to carrying titles in the CPW. I foresee a bright future for him and gold around his waist,” Beale added.

Joshua’s first Arnold Classic

Joshua also spoke highly about his first experience at the Arnold Classic, praising the crowd for their support.

“The audience’s reaction was on another level. Even though it was very hot, they stayed and supported us. The crowd was cheering me on, which helped me wrestle better,” he said.

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He also described the atmosphere and the excitement of meeting other professionals.

“I was excited to see and meet different types of athletes from around the country, even from different parts of the world. It was an exciting experience,” he added.

Joshua looks to the future

The South African wrestler is now looking to win more championships and set more records, making history in the process.

Getting to know Joshua Chetty

Sports Brief also reported that Joshua Jesse Chetty is chasing the next big thing in professional wrestling.

The 30-year-old, who hails from Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa, is a force to be reckoned with in the ring.

The Bull said he dreams of becoming an international superstar one day and possibly competing in the WWE.