WOS
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following notes from the WOS: The Return tapings at Epic Studios in Norwich recently.
- Several of those we spoke to that worked the tapings are said to be hopeful that there will be more in the future, but were not told if it would be happening or not.
- An announcement is expected soon from WOS on how fans can watch the footage recorded at the tapings.
- The production for the event was very high quality and TV-ready and several sources we spoke to praised the announce team of SoCalVal, Tom Campbell and Joanna Rose.
- Several talents were said to have stood out on the tapings, with naturally the two newly crowned champions, Sha Samuels and Alex Windsor being said to have been amongst some of the most praised talent at the double taping.
- The atmosphere backstage at the event was said to be a positive and very excited atmosphere. One source noted that they felt like the tapings were the start of something very special for British wrestling.
More On Crazy Brit Wres Falls Count Anywhere Match
At Riot Cabaret All Singing All Dancing 2024 on August 23rd, the promotion presented a falls count anywhere match between Amira and Cassius which was refereed by Simon Miller. The match has gone down in record books as lasting over two hours and twenty five minutes and featured a litany of locations around London.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned that the matches locations were decided before the shoot, with the talent involved putting the spots together as they moved from location to location. Originally, there was an idea for several wrestling cameos to feature in the match, but was deemed too difficult logistically. The shoot took place in five different locations with it being completed in a single day. Riot Cabaret sources tell Brennan that there is one scene that didn’t make it into the final match that featured Amira and Cassius finding themselves in a pub.
One part of the match featured Amira and Cassius brawling on a speedboat on the river Thames and according to Riot Cabaret sources, which lead to the Met’s Marine Policing Unit to call in over the radio to ensure that the talent were not actually attempting to throw each other into the river. The filming for the match was said to have gone smoothly, with Riot Cabaret officials being pleased with how the match was received in the venue and following clips going viral on social media.
The Riot Cabaret talents we spoke to about the match spoke highly of it, noting the variety show aspect of the bout.
NORTH Wrestling Owner Andrew Bowers Interview Notes
Fightful’s Corey Brennan recently sat down with NORTH Wrestling owner and head of Progress creative Andrew Bowers for an interview.
Discussing the beginning of NORTH Wrestling, Andrew reflected on attending an independent wrestling show in 2016 that inspired him to try promoting a wrestling promotion and began sending out messages to organize a show and sold 160 tickets for NORTH’s first show in the end.
On difficulties that he faced in the early days of NORTH, Andrew pointed to the competitive nature and minimal profit margins being an issue. He also noted that the beginning of WCPW and competition with other promotions lead to early challenges for him as a promoter.
On working as head of creative for Progress Wrestling, Andrew pointed to his co-workers in the promotion and noted it had been a hectic six months since taking over the role. On talent coming back to NORTH following signing with the likes of WWE and TNA, Andrew spoke proudly of the trust that has been built between the promotion and talent over the years. Andrew would also highlight other talent across North’s roster, including Will Kroos, Liam Slater and more.
On not having a Women’s championship with NORTH, Andrew explained that he does not want to have gender roles in NORTH, with intergender matches being the norm. He also noted that there hasn’t been any consideration to use a women’s championship, but if it is ever needed, he will gladly create one. Andrew also noted that NORTH recently airing on Freeview TV in the UK was an amazing moment for him and the promotion itself.
Andrew also confirmed that there are plans for more future events outside the North of the UK following the success of All Caps All Day in London over All In weekend.
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