Women of Wrestling
WOW! Women of Wrestling, aka WOW!, is a professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane, previously the founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It is based in Los Angeles, California and relaunched in 2012. Using a similar format of character driven performers, with names befitting a comic book series, such as Jungle Grrrl, an inmate tag-team complete with orange jump suits named Caged Heat, a Hollywood starlet named Lana Star and the Persian Princess, WOW launched a series of syndicated programs in the 2000-01 television seasons in 102 TV markets. WOW programs were able to stand out from other wrestling programs by offering television viewers and live event audience an all female troupe of performers who played campy villains and heroines in all sizes and nationalities. By being the only entertainment source of its kind, WOW captured a strong adult demographic following with its primary audience, the male television audience generating 25% higher ratings than its secondary audience of young women, teens, and tweens.
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Plot Summary
Women of Wrestling (WOW) was a professional wrestling promotion that aired in 2001, showcasing a roster of female wrestlers with distinct characters and storylines. The show aimed to provide a platform for women in the wrestling industry, featuring athletic performances and dramatic rivalries. Each episode typically highlighted matches and segments designed to build interest in the wrestlers and their ongoing feuds.
Critical Reception
Women of Wrestling (2001) received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciated the effort to feature female wrestlers and their characters, many critics and viewers found the in-ring action to be subpar and the storylines to be campy and unconvincing. The production values were often cited as a weakness, contributing to an overall perception of low quality compared to established wrestling promotions.
What Reviewers Say
- The concept of an all-female wrestling show was ambitious but ultimately fell short in execution.
- Inconsistent match quality and over-the-top characterizations detracted from the viewing experience.
- Lacked the polished production and compelling narratives of major wrestling organizations.
Google audience: Audience reception for Women of Wrestling (2001) was largely unimpressed, with viewers often criticizing the wrestling quality, weak storylines, and perceived lack of professionalism. While some may have enjoyed the novelty, the show did not garner significant positive feedback.
Fun Fact
The original run of Women of Wrestling (2001) was short-lived, with only a handful of episodes produced before the promotion ceased operations.
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