Moderators PowerButchi Posted October 19, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 19, 2016 Its 2 hours? I doubt that itll run till half 8 too then. I edited my post as you posted that to say what I thought was more likely the more I thought about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted October 19, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 19, 2016 Â Steve Lynskey's said he's refereeing. Â go on then, I'll bite.... is he delivering the ring as well? Â No. Wrestling Rings UK are building the ring for the show:Â https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingringsuk/photos/a.870032969703723.1073741832.858412914199062/1325601120813570/?type=3&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Psygnosis Posted October 20, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 Wow modern day ITV... Â Please don't be shit. Please don't be shit. Please don't be shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theringmaster Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 As somebody who is well known in the workplace as a huge wrestling fan I actually hope this gets buried away on itv4, I'm sorry but Grado is going to make a mockery of the whole thing, there's comedy wrestling then there is just plain embarrassing. And is Rose v Viper really the best match to showcase British Womens Wrestling?  And JR, now the man is currently popping up a lot in the 'Favorites which you soured on' thread and each to their own and all that but we can all collectively agree as wrestling fans that JR is a instantly recognizable voice but to the non fan? JR is going to sound like everything that is wrong with 'American Wrestling' to those who miss the World of Sport days.  I have a feeling this will push British wrestling back a decade  The only person I can see coming out of this well is Mastiff because he looks like the evolution Giant Haystacks (big gigantic guy that can work but actually also looks like an athlete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted October 20, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 Johnny Moss doesn't look like an athlete? Â Ligero doesn't look like an athlete? Â CJ Banks doesn't look like an athlete? Â Etc. Â It's not like these guys can't work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theringmaster Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I never said that the others don't look like athletes, my point was Mastiff is a big mother*cker like Haystacks but Haystacks just looked big whilst Mastiff looks big AND athletic (hence the term 'the evolution of Giant Haystacks') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 As somebody who is well known in the workplace as a huge wrestling fan I actually hope this gets buried away on itv4, I'm sorry but Grado is going to make a mockery of the whole thing, there's comedy wrestling then there is just plain embarrassing. And is Rose v Viper really the best match to showcase British Womens Wrestling?  And JR, now the man is currently popping up a lot in the 'Favorites which you soured on' thread and each to their own and all that but we can all collectively agree as wrestling fans that JR is a instantly recognizable voice but to the non fan? JR is going to sound like everything that is wrong with 'American Wrestling' to those who miss the World of Sport days.  I have a feeling this will push British wrestling back a decade  The only person I can see coming out of this well is Mastiff because he looks like the evolution Giant Haystacks (big gigantic guy that can work but actually also looks like an athlete) Viper has been touring Japan regularly the last year or so, Grado has the most charisma of any wrestler in the uk. He will be perfect for this as can appeal across all age groups,and easily be put on talk shows and the radio circuit beforehand to publicize. Can't get such negativity before anything has happened. Mastif looks like an athlete? Last I seen him in person was in January, and his builds second team rugby player, hardly an athletes look expected by casual fans in wrestling.  Re the timings, lady I spoke to said taping was aimed to be 7-1030, but to expect to be there until at least 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBWFan Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 People need to take this for what it is. It's a throwback to World Of Sport with a modern day twist. They're being very specific right now that this is a one off special. Of course they will test waters as with anything. Â When you look at their roster, it would appear (as an avid WOS fan myself) that they have researched characters from the original ITV run and tried to find those on the scene now who draw parallels to them. Â For example Viper = Klondyke Kate, Grado = Big Daddy, Kenny Williams = Danny Collins...that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted October 20, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 There's a lot of talent involved for a one off show. Have to assume in true Britwres fashion there'll be a Battle Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members chokeout Posted October 20, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 Â When you look at their roster, it would appear (as an avid WOS fan myself) that they have researched characters from the original ITV run and tried to find those on the scene now who draw parallels to them. Â For example Viper = Klondyke Kate, Grado = Big Daddy, Kenny Williams = Danny Collins...that sort of thing. That's a hell of a stretch. They've gone for solid workers that actually have some character. I don't think they've sat down and gone "right we need the modern Mick McManus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBWFan Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's not really that much of a stretch. The key word you used there is character, which is more or less what the original WOS is based on. Â It's essentially a reboot of what was once a very popular British TV show. So why wouldn't they draw on influences from the original run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Did everyone who's gone for tickets get them via email or calling the number? I emailed and haven't heard anything back. Can someone share the number and I'll give that a punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I hope they ban any crowd chanting. Last thing we need is "This is Wrestling!" chants breaking out national TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted October 20, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 Â Â referee Chris Roberts. Yes! Best in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosler28 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is he the tall one ? I think there should be height restrictions on referees. 5 foot 10 is the tallest a referee should be. The smaller the ref the bigger the wrestler looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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