SteelChairMag Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 The full unaired 2013 World of Sport Wrestling Pilot was released. Originally filmed in November 2013 for ITV it never saw the light of day until now.  http://www.steelchairmag.com/view-unaired-2013-world-of-sport-wrestling-pilot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted June 10, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 10, 2015 Direct link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLZC2_02gug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I know it's supposed to be deeply respectful of British wrestling traditions and what not, but Christ, that looked dull. ICW looks much more fun. And does every wrestling show in Britain have to start with a series of awkward talking heads describing injuries caused by non-wrestling moves, then going on, heel or face, to say they're just going to go out and have fun? Makes them look like nice-but-dim masochists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted June 10, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted June 10, 2015 How on earth did this not make it to ITV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted June 10, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted June 10, 2015 The only thing I can think of that looks as dated than that on TV is World Darts on the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Carr_92 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Even looking at the screenshot before you play it, you'd think they'd have made a slightly better deal of it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelChairMag Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Can only assume it was trying to recapture the look and feel of the original. Using same cameras, lighting and technology. Can only assume it was trying to recapture the look and feel of the original. Using same cameras, lighting and technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitsky's back acne Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I think British wrestling should never lose its identity, the technical skills, rounds etc. are what made wrestling from this country so respected around the world and why countless Japanese and North American wrestlers have come over here over the decades to train and work in this styleHOWEVER I do think, for a product to even think about making it to TV nowadays it needs a modern look and an amalgamation of the modern and classic styles.Retro can still be achieved without looking low-budget and second rate in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It was clearly recorded by people who didnt consider that this was going on TV. You can't just record a show and expect it to draw in TV execs looking for a ratings winner. It was pairs of unattractive men facially and vocally emoting to darkness. Light the crowd, cut the show to an hour, crash from heartfelt face promo to "we join the action in the third round..." match-swinging incident rather than playing the whole damn thing, and actually pretend the stars earn a decent wedge. Glam it up. Wrestlers are supposed to be full-time paid athletes, professionally tough. They shouldnt look or act so wet enough that the meathead goons from TOWIE could handle them. It just looks like a real missed opportunity from all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICW#1FAN Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I know it's supposed to be deeply respectful of British wrestling traditions and what not, but Christ, that looked dull. ICW looks much more fun. And does every wrestling show in Britain have to start with a series of awkward talking heads describing injuries caused by non-wrestling moves, then going on, heel or face, to say they're just going to go out and have fun? Makes them look like nice-but-dim masochists. I have seen LDN a few times, sadly all shows are similar, they promote shows excellent, get good crowds etc but its not for me. Â Curious how they can promote Croydon Halls when its an ASW Venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Linus Posted June 10, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted June 10, 2015 What's the story behind this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I believe Sanjay Bagga got together with some reps of the Legends Reunion and the Knights to film a commemorative show at Croydon, supposedly to pitch the concept to British TV chiefs. Because they used contractors from ITV Studios, rumours started that WoS was coming back to ITV for real. It generated a bit of buzz which died away pretty quick when it turned out it wasn't as big a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 What's the story behind this? Â ITV let LDN use World of Sport branding once. People fell into "BRITWRES IS GETTING BACK ON TV" hysteria, then it turned out that wasn't even close to happening and everyone forgot about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobrydersrentboy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That looks really tiresome and dated. Â Technically the wrestling was sound and could work nowadays but the idea of round etc its dated. Â The submission Matt based wrestling could catch on if marketed right and presented as a hybrid between wrestling and mma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted June 11, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted June 11, 2015 The submission Matt based wrestling could catch on if marketed right and presented as a hybrid between wrestling and mma No, it won't. If people want wrestling they'll watch wrestling. If people want MMA they'll watch MMA. There's no way you'd get MMA fans to watch this "hybrid" so long as there was even a whiff of it being related to pro wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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