On a recent episode of his podcast, “Wrestling With Freddie”, Freddie Prinze Jr. provided information about his ongoing negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery and VICE for a new wrestling enterprise he is developing. Prinze Jr. reported that the discussions were not very successful.
Highlights from his podcast include:
Talking about Warner Bros. Discovery: Prinze Jr. had mixed reactions to his meetings, with Warner Discovery being the least promising. According to him, they wanted him to focus on a reality show and did not exhibit much interest in wrestling. Despite his repeated attempts to guide the conversation towards wrestling, they remained fixated on a reality show.
Talking about VICE: While VICE TV expressed interest in his project, the media company was going through a restructuring period, which complicated negotiations. They couldn’t financially support the project, much to Prinze Jr.’s disappointment as the channel already airs the wrestling-themed program “Dark Side Of The Ring.”
About his pitch: Prinze Jr. confessed his disappointments during meetings with potential sources of funding. He felt his ideas weren’t reaching the decision-makers because of his limited network. His vision for the show involved six episodes chronicling the creation of the wrestling promotion, followed by two special episodes to display the end-result.
About discussions with a streaming service: Prinze Jr. mentioned a pending negotiation with an undisclosed streaming service, revealing that though the discussions have been promising so far, it’s far from settled. Lawyers have to get involved to protect the brand rights and agreements, reflecting the complex process behind making such a show a reality.
Throughout, his determination to make his dreams come true despite facing obstacles remains evident.