10 Things You Need To Know About WWE's UK Tryout Wrestlers

Shortly before Monday Night Raw blasted onto screens around the world this week, a group of UK and European hopefuls were put through their paces by William Regal, Matt Bloom and Steve Corino inside London's O2 Arena.

Top British stars like Martin Kirby, BT Gunn and CJ Banks were among those at the tryouts vying for WWE's attention. They were joined by international talent such as Travis Banks, TK Cooper and Jurn Simmons.

Scratch just beneath the surface of the men involved and you'll find plenty of hidden facts about their lives and careers. From 13-year veterans and reality TV stars to late-bloomers and those who already have WWE experience, the recent tryouts featured some of the most varied personalities currently plying their trade on UK soil...

10. BT Gunn Runs His Own Training School

When BT Gunn isn't tearing it up in companies like WCPW and ICW, the Scot can mainly be found training others at the Glasgow Pro Wrestling Asylum. Since the facility opened several years ago, Gunn has hosted seminars and focused group sessions to grow the next crop of Scottish pro wrestlers.

BT isn't the only chief trainer at the GPWA. Aspiring students can also learn from the likes of Lionheart, Jack Jester, Red Lightning and WWE UK star Wolfgang when attending classes.

The veteran Gunn made his in-ring debut way back in 2006, meaning there are few better in Scotland to train under. Although he's a huge part of The Prestige in WCPW, the Glasgow native loves sharing over a decade of wrestling knowledge during his spare time and will have surely picked up some training tips from William Regal and others during his WWE tryout this week.