Real Pro Wrestling Announces TV Schedule
Press Release Mar 25, 2005
LOS ANGELES – RealProWrestling announced their national television
debut of the first Olympic style-wrestling league on PAX TV, Fox
Sports Net and DirecTV. RealProWrestling will launch its national
television debut on PAX TV on Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 4-5pm EST
and on Fox Sports Net Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 3-4pm EST (check
local listings).
The RealProWrestling League will be an eight-week series on PAX TV with the 8th and final episode lasting two hours in duration. Fox Sports Net will air RealProWrestling for nine weeks with the last championship episode spread over two weeks.
The television broadcasts are electrifying one-hour shows for
parents and children of all ages to view and enjoy.
RealProWrestling is a league presenting pure athletic performance
and family values based entertainment presented in an exciting and
dramatic fashion.
Wrestlers will compete for the championship and $250,000 in prizes and money and additional incentive based winnings.
2-2-2 RealProWrestling Inaugural Season
Founded in 2002, RealProWrestling is based in Nashville, Tenn. and is the creation of two former Northwestern collegiate wrestling teammates, Toby Willis and Matt Case.
“Finally, the world’s best wrestlers can earn a living at what they do best,” said Willis, co-founder and CEO. “Wrestling fans deserve to see their heroes compete against the best in the world.”
According to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA), more than one million wrestlers participated in collegiate and high school programs in the United States in 2003 with an additional 20 million individuals currently living in America having participated in the sport of wrestling in the past. Studies by National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) show that wrestling is the sixth highest participant sport in America despite not having a professional league or marketing efforts.
The league consists of eight teams from around the country made up of seven different weight classes ranging from 55 kg/125 lbs. to 120 kg/250 lbs. Regional teams will include the New York Outrage, California Claw, Chicago Groove, Iowa Stalkers, Oklahoma Slam, Minnesota Freeze, Pennsylvania Hammer and the Texas Shooters. Team line-ups and coaches will be announced at a later date.
Fan favorite and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Rulon Gardner is a commentator for the league with the likes of RealProWrestling spokesperson Dan Gable (wrestling legend and Olympic Gold Medalist), and coaching staff of Bobby Douglas (wrestling legend and Olympic coach), and Steve Abas (2004 Olympic silver medalist).
Matches take place atop a specially designed elevated circular wrestling mat in a 360-degree Roman coliseum-inspired arena. A total of eight cameras captured the action on the mat to present the live audience and television fans alike the greatest viewing experience. Live heart pounding music will increase the already intense atmosphere surrounding the event.
For additional information about the league please visit http://www.realprowrestling.com. For additional information about the athletes, media or sponsorship opportunities please contact Kimberly Moran or Noah Gold with BZA at (818) 344-6195 *121 or *108 [email protected] or [email protected].
The RealProWrestling League will be an eight-week series on PAX TV with the 8th and final episode lasting two hours in duration. Fox Sports Net will air RealProWrestling for nine weeks with the last championship episode spread over two weeks.
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Wrestlers will compete for the championship and $250,000 in prizes and money and additional incentive based winnings.
Historically known as one of the most popular sports of the 20th
century, wrestling is set to make its professional TV debut in the
beginning of the 21st century as RealProWrestling showcases the
talents of the elite athletes combining Freestyle and Greco-Roman
rules and techniques. RealProWrestling provides wrestlers an
opportunity to compete beyond collegiate and Olympic competition in
a professional atmosphere comparable to leagues such as the NFL,
MLB and NBA.
2-2-2 RealProWrestling Inaugural Season
Founded in 2002, RealProWrestling is based in Nashville, Tenn. and is the creation of two former Northwestern collegiate wrestling teammates, Toby Willis and Matt Case.
“Finally, the world’s best wrestlers can earn a living at what they do best,” said Willis, co-founder and CEO. “Wrestling fans deserve to see their heroes compete against the best in the world.”
According to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA), more than one million wrestlers participated in collegiate and high school programs in the United States in 2003 with an additional 20 million individuals currently living in America having participated in the sport of wrestling in the past. Studies by National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) show that wrestling is the sixth highest participant sport in America despite not having a professional league or marketing efforts.
The league consists of eight teams from around the country made up of seven different weight classes ranging from 55 kg/125 lbs. to 120 kg/250 lbs. Regional teams will include the New York Outrage, California Claw, Chicago Groove, Iowa Stalkers, Oklahoma Slam, Minnesota Freeze, Pennsylvania Hammer and the Texas Shooters. Team line-ups and coaches will be announced at a later date.
Fan favorite and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Rulon Gardner is a commentator for the league with the likes of RealProWrestling spokesperson Dan Gable (wrestling legend and Olympic Gold Medalist), and coaching staff of Bobby Douglas (wrestling legend and Olympic coach), and Steve Abas (2004 Olympic silver medalist).
Matches take place atop a specially designed elevated circular wrestling mat in a 360-degree Roman coliseum-inspired arena. A total of eight cameras captured the action on the mat to present the live audience and television fans alike the greatest viewing experience. Live heart pounding music will increase the already intense atmosphere surrounding the event.
For additional information about the league please visit http://www.realprowrestling.com. For additional information about the athletes, media or sponsorship opportunities please contact Kimberly Moran or Noah Gold with BZA at (818) 344-6195 *121 or *108 [email protected] or [email protected].
