Would You Watch British Wrestling

Its every year I think this year was the 19th annual reunion. I started wrestling training in 2004 with Frank Rimer at Dropkixx but had to give it up due to an illness I have. Basically I was given an award for my fight against my illness.

Here's me up on the podium in the orange shirt (I've lost a lot of wait which is why Iook so skinny)
 
That was UWA,a multi investor promotion specifically set up to bring British wrestling back to television.It went under within a year.



It's all down to taste and how realistic we're talking about.Serious promotions such as New Japan,Noah and All Japan are all very successful over there and have a cult following in other countries too.I certainly enjoy lenghtly bouts that draw you in,as well as stiff bouts,but I'm not keen on worked shoots unless it's a one-off.It's a case of how engrossed you can get in the action even if you know it's predetermined,and that usually depenRAB on the quality of the match.Think of a long,very talky movie - good acting and believablility usually means you get engrossed,and vice versa.
 
i took part in a show where it was pretty much MMA/Wrestler Vs Boxer

it was horrible. it killed the crowed and there was so much bollocks from the Boxing committee.

if it could be done right and fair for both sides it could be alright but its not worth it.

and Desmond Wolfe / Nigel is mentally ****ed up. big time. his suspension didnt come as a surprise. the only surprise was it didn't happen sooner for his own well being.
 
I remember watching a couple of times & not being able to stomach how awful it truly was. Big Daddy rarely lost, they were few surprises & it was poorly done. Indicative of it's time and budget.

I think there would be a market on UK TV nowadays, if it was done properly, toured a circuit & had a weekly televised show or two. Perfect for Bravo or Dave!
 
I think you've just been unlucky as to where you live and what promotions play there.

I'm going to see my local promotion tonight, they put on excellent shows and regularly get a few hundred in attendance.



This is why I hated Big Daddy, the casual fan saw him and thought that was indicative of old school British Wrestling. There was so much great stuff, many of the great names have been mentioned in this thread previously, but having him as the face of the product did more harm than good.
 
Ohh thats controversial. Not sure where i stand on it to be honest. I think the American influence and death of kayfabe was more problematic as the collective consciousness of the country felt betrayed.

Did anyone else recieve an email today from demandwrestling.com?
 
Nope i never got that email.

I'm in the process with another promotion and a Sky Channel Company would like to use my old footage and promote our new shows that will be forth coming.

my promotion has got a small coverage in the US. and we have just been aired in Japan for the 1st time.

but myself, still i don't even think were ready for a mainstream stay on UK TV. a lot of future budget and funding is now going heavily into good equipment.
 
Good stuff. I've only seen a few videos of Brit wres on youtube in the last few years so probably dont have a proper view of the scene. Still i signed the petition.

Looking forward to that Adrenelize channel one of the guys in here was talking about.

Do you mind if i ask who you work for? (pm me if you wish)
 
i know its hi jacking a thread..

some members may have read other wrestling posts of mine. and my talk of my wrestling promotion here in the UK.

after some time away, its going to be making a return. i've spent the last few days talking to a number of former WWE names, ROH Names and 1 from TNA.

while i cant say much just yet, could i ask you either join our facebook grounp? so you will find out soon as i can announce things

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19037274808

the website should you wish.. www.oneprowrestling,com
 
I posted in this thread to be a participant in the forum, and the thread said!, 'Would you watch British wrestling' so i gave my answer which was no!, Sorry i didn't realise i could only post if my answer was 'Yes'......... :mad:
 
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