New Warner Bros Discovery Wrestling Show Revealed Amid WWE & AEW Speculation

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A new wrestling show to air on Warner Bros Discovery amid speculation of both WWE and AEW landing on the network has been announced.

Warner Bros Discovery is currently a key player in the wrestling industry, with them owning the broadcasting rights to AEW Dynamite on TBS, Collision and Rampage on TNT, as well as quarterly Battle of the Belts special events.

However, they recently became a major talking point amid rumours that WWE had been in talks with the network for the rights to air Monday Night Raw when it’s deal comes up next year.

Amid speculation of whether WWE or AEW will air on the network, a new wrestling show set to air on Warner Bros Discovery channels has been announced.

Per WBD, the new show ‘Big Little Brawlers’ will air on Discovery starting Tuesday, January 9, featuring athletes int he Micro Wrestling Federation.

The company put out the following press release:

(Burbank, CA) December 14, 2023 – Full of heart, drama and high-flying micro wrestling, the six-part series “BIG LITTLE BRAWLERS” premieres Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel. As they attempt to achieve their piece of the American Dream, a group of remarkable little people athletes with larger-than-life personalities are forced to overcome ego, injury, and the limitations imposed by society. 

Set in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, “BIG LITTLE BRAWLERS” follows athletes in the Micro Wrestling Federation, one of the most successful little person wrestling leagues in the world. “Pinky Shortcake” and “Syko,” parents and wrestling partners, must navigate their relationship both in and out of the ring. The voice of micro wresting, “Ivar the Micro,” dreams of going from hype man to wrestler despite significant physical risk. Popular veteran “Lil’ Show” wrestles to support his wife and children but fears his best moments in the ring are behind him. And, the up-and-coming wrestler “Hot Rod” must prove his talent lives up to his ego. Despite internal dramas and frustrations, Micro Wresting Federation CEO Jack Darrell Hillegass encourages the group to work together as a family as they approach “MicroFest,” the biggest micro wresting event of the year.  

“Alongside spectacular feats of athleticism, this Discovery series broadens the way we reveal compelling stories of remarkable people overcoming huge odds,” said Howard Lee, President of Discovery Networks and TLC.  

Audiences can follow the conversation on social media with #BigLittleBrawlers and follow Discovery on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.  

“Big Little Brawlers” is produced for Warner Bros. Discovery by Jupiter Entertainment. 

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