On a recent edition of the “Oh… You Didn’t Know” podcast, Al Snow discussed Netflix’s Wrestlers series which takes a deep look inside Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Throughout the series, Snow did his best to lift the veil on OVW, and urged the talent and crew to open up “all the way.” He said,
“I had a meeting when we found out this was gonna happen. And I sat everybody down, and I said, ‘Listen. You can’t be half-pregnant. We’ve got to make a choice. Either we open up all the way, one hundred percent, or we don’t.”
“And to their credit, everybody did … They don’t just show the guys backstage in the locker room. They’re literally following them to their house. They show their family, their lives.”
Snow shared his long-term plans for OVW. He said,
“The long-term plan is to build OVW into a functioning regional operation. If I push the talent and the production even more so, then I can provide an audience a national experience on a regional budget. It’s not going to cost the same to attend one of our events as it would necessarily one like a WWE event or whatever, which obviously [is] because they have a much greater overhead. So we’re keeping that down.”
Snow also touched on his additional plans for OVW. He added,
“And my real goal is one: to be a way to groom and develop young talent, and two: for wrestlers who have had a run on a larger platform, you know, when that day comes — because it does, it’s not a matter of if it’s a matter of when — they can have a place that they can still make a living in wrestling. Granted, it’s not going to be what it was, you know, they’re not going to make that same money there as they do in WWE, but they can make a living doing what they love to do and then have an opportunity to reinvent themselves and have an avenue for exposure that could then possibly give them another opportunity to have another run on that big stage.”
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Netflix’s “Wrestlers” series has recently shed light on Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), and Al Snow, a prominent figure in the wrestling industry, discussed the show on the “Oh… You Didn’t Know” podcast. Snow emphasized the importance of complete transparency and urged the talent and crew to open up fully.
During the series, OVW went beyond showcasing backstage moments and delved into the personal lives of the wrestlers. Snow expressed his satisfaction with the level of openness displayed by everyone involved. The show documented not only the wrestlers’ experiences in the locker room but also followed them to their homes, providing viewers with a comprehensive view of their lives.
Snow also shared his long-term plans for OVW. He aims to transform it into a functioning regional operation that offers a national experience on a more affordable scale compared to larger promotions like WWE. By pushing the talent and production further, Snow believes he can provide an avenue for young wrestlers to develop their skills and for established wrestlers to continue making a living in the industry.
One of Snow’s primary goals is to groom and develop young talent. Additionally, he wants to provide wrestlers who have had a run on a larger platform with an opportunity to continue their careers and potentially reinvent themselves. While OVW may not offer the same financial rewards as WWE, it can still serve as a platform for exposure and potentially lead to another opportunity on a bigger stage.
The “Wrestlers” series has provided wrestling fans with an inside look at OVW and showcased the dedication and passion of its talent. It has also highlighted Al Snow’s vision for the promotion and his commitment to creating opportunities for wrestlers at various stages of their careers.
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