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We talk about the Netflix series 'Wrestlers' on this week's Access Louisville podcast.
Al Snow, partner in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), joins us to share what it was like to film the show as well as some of his inspirations during his career and what happens next.
Reporter Michael L. Jones is also on the show to talk about covering OVW and some of the business people behind it for a recent story in Louisville Business First.
As he explains, the main arc of “Wrestlers” documents the sometimes turbulent relationship between Snow, and Matt Jones, founder of Kentucky Sports Radio, the managing partner of a majority ownership group that includes Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.  
Snow, a former WWE wrestler, is devoted to preserving the traditions of wrestling, including the outrageous storylines, while Jones is trying to modernize the way the OVW operates to increase its revenue.  
Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

On episode 193, we welcome Al Snow to discuss the Netflix documentary series ‘Wrestlers’, what makes Ohio Valley Wrestling special, the trajectory of Al Snow’s wrestling career, why his earlier WWF characters weren’t appealing, the creation of Al Snow and Head and how a severely mentally ill character became popular, the current trend of wrestlers focusing more on their in-ring skills rather than emotionally connecting with the crowd, his struggles with younger wrestlers on his roster, why the WWE and AEW aren’t as idealistic as they appear to be, and the importance of long-term and emotionally-driven storytelling for success.

Al Snow  is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is best known as one of the co-owners of Ohio Valley Wrestling, and as a former wrestler for Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment. Al has also held various backstage positions for professional wrestling promotions. He  worked as a road agent for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, later Impact Wrestling) from 2010 to 2017 and has owned and then co-owned Ohio Valley Wrestling since 2018. His experiences as an owner and the story of Ohio Valley Wrestling are featured in the hit netflix documentary series, Wrestlers. 

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On episode 192, we welcome Eric Gosselin to discuss the Netflix show ‘Wrestlers’, the history of Ohio Valley Wrestling, the documentary series as a human interest story and microcosm of capitalism, succeeding in wrestling and why being great is often not enough, Al Snow’s journey in the WWE and pivoting after being released, the documentary exhibiting the complexities of its characters, why the best wrestling shows and rivalries have some elements of truth, HollyHood Haley J and her rivalry with her mom, why the crowds boo her despite her being a sympathetic character, and what season 2 could potentially look like.

Eric Gosselin is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, known for his diverse roles as a producer, actor, writer, director, and cinematographer. He’s also the co-host of the Kill Streak podcast. Notably, he has contributed significantly to the world of documentary filmmaking. Eric has been involved in the production of 'Last Chance U,' a  Netflix documentary series acclaimed for its deep and empathetic portrayal of junior college football players and his most recent work includes production on the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary series 'Wrestlers.' This series, delving into the raw and intricate world of professional wrestling, highlights his ability to capture and present compelling narratives.

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