Freddie Prinze Jr. recently offered an update on his promotion that he first announced in December 2021 during the most recent edition of “Wrestling With Freddy.”
“I am actively going on with my own personal wrestling federation. It’s something I announced about two years ago that I was going to try and do this. I am now pitching. I pitched to one place and it’s still actively out there. They haven’t said yes, they haven’t said no. The fact that they are still talking about it is a good thing. If they say no, I’ll let you guys know. I’ll share all the good and bad, I want to share the whole process. The only thing I can’t share is the name of the places I’ve gone. I’m not trying to have people hate on them if they say no,” he said.
He continued, “I had another pitch at a place that likes wrestling. Friendly faces. They had seen what we shot and asked if they could have the meeting, which is always a good thing. The last place we asked for the meeting, showed them what we shot, and then answered questions. They came in hot with questions, but they were all real good. ‘What’s your vision?’ ‘How is it going to be different from this?’ ‘What kind of matches do you want to have?’ ‘We saw GCW, are you going to have deathmatches?’ They had done some research. The meeting was much longer, they were very passionate about it. I’ve only pitched to one other place, but this pitch went way better based on their reaction to the materials and to my producers and me. They basically said everything but yes. I think I have a home. If they say no, I’ll let you guys know and I’ll ask you to cry me a river, but I feel confident about this. I felt confident about the first one, but as time goes on, even though it’s not a no, it makes me feel like it’s a no. These people have said everything but the word yes. I feel crazy confident about this. I have four more places to go.”
The former WWE creative writer said that it won’t be like AEW or WWE.
“I can’t give away anything before I sell it, but I will say the look of it will be much different than AEW and WWE. There was a show called Lucha Underground, which utilized space really well, which had a cool look to it. I always liked that. I’m not saying I’m going to do that, but I would say I’m somewhere in-between what WWE and AEW are doing and somewhere in-between Lucha Underground, somewhere in the middle is where I’m at. It’s going to be the presentation of it that I hope makes it stand out and makes people feel compelled to watch and see what the hell we’re going to do and how the wrestlers use the environment in this promotion. I don’t know where our home is going to be, but I think we’re going to have a home.”
Freddie Prinze Jr., known for his acting career and his time as a writer for WWE, recently provided an update on his own personal wrestling promotion. In a recent episode of his podcast, “Wrestling With Freddy,” Prinze Jr. shared his progress and plans for the promotion.
Prinze Jr. revealed that he had announced his intention to start his own wrestling federation about two years ago and is now actively pitching the idea to various organizations. While he did not disclose the names of the places he has approached, he mentioned that he had pitched to one place that is still considering his proposal. The fact that they are still in discussions is a positive sign for Prinze Jr.
The actor-turned-wrestling promoter also mentioned another pitch he had made to a place that already has an interest in wrestling. They had seen the material he shot and requested a meeting, which Prinze Jr. considered a good sign. During the meeting, they asked insightful questions about his vision, how his promotion would differ from others, and the type of matches he plans to have. Prinze Jr. was impressed by their passion and felt confident about the potential partnership.
Although Prinze Jr. did not disclose any specific details about his promotion, he did mention that it would have a unique look and feel compared to major wrestling promotions like AEW and WWE. He referenced the show “Lucha Underground” as an example of utilizing space effectively and creating a visually appealing atmosphere. While he did not confirm replicating that style, he expressed a desire to find a middle ground between WWE, AEW, and “Lucha Underground” in terms of presentation.
Prinze Jr.’s goal is to create a promotion that stands out and compels viewers to watch by emphasizing how wrestlers interact with their environment. While he does not yet have a confirmed home for his promotion, he remains optimistic about finding one.
It is worth noting that Prinze Jr. acknowledged the possibility of rejection and promised to share both the successes and failures of his journey with his fans. He expressed his confidence in the current pitch but also acknowledged that he has four more places to approach if necessary.
Fans of professional wrestling will undoubtedly be intrigued by Prinze Jr.’s venture into promoting his own wrestling federation. With his experience in the industry and his passion for the sport, it will be interesting to see how his unique vision and presentation style translate into a successful promotion.