Tag Archives: World of Sport

ITV sent out the following: ITV commissions new 10-part wrestling series ITV has commissioned a new 10-part wrestling series from ITV Studios Entertainment. WOS Wrestling will be jam-packed with the UK’s top names in the sport, competing in a fun-filled evening of family sports entertainment. Recorded in front of a live audience at Epic Studios  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport have announced plans to hold television tapings for ITV, which for those unfamiliar is a major network in the United Kingdom, at Epic Studios in Norwich, England (the venue used regularly by WWE SmackDown Live General Manager Paige’s Family, The Knight Family’s Bellatrix Female Warriors and World Association of Wrestling promotions) on  Continue Reading »

British Wrestling legend Jim Breaks, who is best known for his work with the World Of Sport promotion during the height of its popularity, was arrested for allegedly beating his wife Donna to death in their home in Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands, according to a report from The Daily Mail. The report  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport and Insane Championship Wrestling women’s wrestling star Viper has reportedly been offered a spot in the upcoming WWE Mae Young Classic Tournament, which will begin taping on July 13th and July 14th, according to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com. As of writing, it is unknown as to what Viper’s status is with the  Continue Reading »

The World of Sport television tapings that were scheduled for the weekend of May 25th at the Preston Guild Hall in Preston, England have officially been postponed, with a statement on Twitter stating that the tapings were postponed due to contract negotiations, with fans who purchased tickets receiving a refund. As of now, now new  Continue Reading »

There has been talk over the past 24 hours that the planned World of Sports TV tapings next month, which were to film a 10 episode season for ITV have been postponed. The tapings are slated for May 25th and May 26th at the Preston Guild Hall in Preston, England following a popular World of  Continue Reading »

IMPACT Wrestling sent out the following: Iconic ‘WOS’ British Wrestling to Return to ITV MANCHESTER | NASHVILLE – ITV Studios Entertainment Manchester announced today that it has teamed up with IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., to bring WOS Wrestling back to ITV, with an initial commission for a 10-part series.  Continue Reading »

The overnight audience for the ITV reboot of World Of Sport Wrestling on New Year’s Eve drew 1,250,000 viewers, with a 7.27% share. The show was up against stiff competition across different channels on New Year’s Eve, including a Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City.

World Of Sport Wrestling sent out the following: World Of Sport Wrestling To Return ITV has commissioned a one-off wrestling special to air later this year. Commissioned by Helen Warner for ITV and produced by ITV Studios Entertainment, World Of Sport Wrestling or WOS Wrestling will see some of the UK’s top names in the  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport Wrestling sent out the following: All New World of Sport Wrestling Pilot Great Britain’s Iconic World of Sport Wrestling Makes a Comeback on YouTube Pilot owner John Chapman created the episode using a new generation of wrestlers but in the spirit of the original World of Sport Wrestling. Hertfordshire, UK — 12  Continue Reading »

The World of Sport TV pilot that was designed to being that style of professional wrestling back to TV on ITV in the United Kingdom will not be going forward as the Network has decreed that professional wrestling no longer fits its broadcast strategies. As a result, Jon Chapman who was responsible for producing the  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport Wrestling sent out the following: World of Sport Wrestling Set to Make a Comeback at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls Great Britain’s Iconic World of Sport Wrestling Set to Make a Comeback at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls Sunday 17th November 2013. World of Sport Wrestling utilises a highly respected technical style drawn up by the  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport Wrestling sent out the following: Great Britain’s Iconic World of Sport Wrestling Set to Make a Comeback at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls Sunday 17th November 2013 Ware, Hertfordshire, UK, 20th September 2013 World of Sport Wrestling, an iconic British ITV brand, is set to make a comeback Sunday 17th November 2013 at Croydon’s  Continue Reading »

World Of Sport Wrestling sent out the following: The Return of ITV’s World of Sport Wrestling Great Britain’s Iconic World of Sport Wrestling Set to Make a Comeback at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls Sunday 17th November 2013 Ware, Hertfordshire, UK – 5 August 2013 – WOS Wrestling Ltd and ITV Studios Limited have come to terms  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to announce that 2-time British Welterweight Champion, 4-time European Middleweight Champion and one-time British Middleweight Champion Mick McManus (William George Matthews), best known for his appearances on World of Sport has passed away aged 93. Mick won his first title, the British Welterweight Championship back in 1949, just 2 years  Continue Reading »

– Chris Jericho in an interview with Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald noted that he knew of his return at the 2013 Royal Rumble back in November stating, “I really kept it under wraps and didn’t tell anybody. It was kind of decided on back in November. I was really impressed that we were  Continue Reading »

WrestleReunion sent out the following: We had to remove the auction with Maryse due to a misunderstanding with her management. It had NOTHING TO DO with the fake bids that occured in the last 24 hours. Our contract with Maryse, dating back several months, indicated she would be “introduced” at the live event. We understood  Continue Reading »