“Wrestlers”, a documentary series focusing on talent in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Al Snow, and those behind the promotion is set to premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, September 13th, according to a report from Variety.
The series from producer Greg Whiteley, who has previously created “Cheer” and “Last Chance U” for Netflix focuses on a story that Ohio Valley Wrestling’s new ownership group have given Al Snow one Summer in order to turn the promotion around.
The synopsis reads, “Once a proud finishing school for aspiring pro wrestlers, the gym has since hit hard times. Acclaimed wrestler Al Snow clings to an old school wrestling philosophy with a heavy emphasis on storytelling, but in spite of the love of a few diehard fans, the gym struggles week-to-week to stay relevant enough to keep its doors open, things have become so dire financially that Al has to sell a majority stake to a group of local businessmen including Matt Jones, the most popular radio personality in the state of Kentucky. Matt, and the new ownership group have infused the struggling gym with much-needed cash, but it still operates at a staggering loss. The new owners have given Al the Summer to turn things around. “Wrestlers” chronicles the efforts Al and his band of aspiring wrestlers make as they struggle with their personal ambitions and each other while they attempt to come together to save this historic gym.”