OVW To Be Subject of Netflix Docuseries Wrestlers, Series Debuts on September 13

Netflix has announced a new docuseries called Wrestlers, which will focus on Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). The series debuts on September 13. It was directed and executive produced by Greg Whitley (Cheer, Last Chance U).

Here’s a synopsis: 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.”