Returning from the tournament, John would continue to wrestle around England, earning small wages, just enough to cover his expenses (if he got paid that is, sometimes he ended up travelling to an arena and ending not being paid at all). He would also work as a bouncer on the doors of nightclubs around Newcastle, just to earn that little bit of extra cash.

He also wrestled in Japan and did a six month tour there. His time in England made him ready for the small crowds he would face over there. He found it an experience, toughening himself up more and also learning the STF which he started to use as a finisher (The Geordie Aggro).

After his time in Japan he returned to England, wrestling and working the doors of Newcastle nightclubs. Then during one of his nights wrestling, he was spotted by a agent for wrestlers in the US. Impressed by John's style he signed John up and took him to America. John continued his English style there, the crowd seemed to enjoy it as it was something they werent used to seeing. John ended up working for a federation known as the New York State Wrestling Federation (NYSWF) which was owned by PWG owner Corey Collins. John started off in the Academy of the NYSWF becoming their Junior Heavyweight champion (and held the title longer than anyone else) John wrestled in the main fed for just over 18 months until a back injury put him out of action. The injury was so bad John had to give up wrestling.

After some pioneering surgery his back healed and he returned to wrestle in the NYSWF, then shortly after his return the federation, the NYSWF closed. John then went to a couple of other federations and wrestled his last match in a fed run by Jonathon Collins, the mentor of PWG star Joshua Frampton. John's back injury came back to haunt him and he left, spending plenty of time in rehab and money on investments. His back finally recovered but John decided not to return to wrestling, instead he ended up living in Toronto, owning a string of clubs and bars. His time working the doors in England taught him how to run such a place and he's made plenty from it.

So why has he returned to a small federation? Simple. Corey Collins made him an offer and John accepted, deep down he's always loved wrestling and would never leave it without a just cause. Plus, he thinks wrestling could return to the glory days, and would even like to try and introduce the old English style to the US. And where better? Than in the fed which promotes pure wrestling, the PWG. It'll almost feel like home!
Manager's Name: Leigh Dominguez
Manager's Likeness: Trish Stratus
Manager's Description: Leigh Dominguez has been in her fair share of federations over the years, mostly wrestling, and having to fight her way through the ranks. But in Pro Wrestling Glory, is a new side of Dominguez. She comes to play, as the manager/girlfriend of superstar John Iley. The two met by chance at John's main nightclub, The Ritz in Toronto, not knowing they were both into the sport of wrestling, but that was their common keep together after the fact. They became the best of friends, and have been for well over a year. It wasn't until recently the two became an official item. Coming to PWG, Dominguez stands by her boyfriend Iley, as more than just a girlfriend, but an advisor and his manager, hoping to assist in his success in the federation.