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There is an apparent pilot that has been inspired by the 'Smashing Machine' (The HBO Documentary on Mark Kerr) that is lining up to go into production soon.
The Wrestling Observer reported the potential name for the pilot 'The Baddest Man on the Planet', but no official name has been released. The format being thrown around in Hollywood is to pick 16 to 20 men from around the world to competed under MMA rules. This would be tournament style and would take place over a 3-6 month period.
The show would most likely cover the lives of the fighters inside and outside the ring. At this point we don't know of any confirmed fighters or anyone in negotiations.
The goal is to attract fans of the WWE and UFC to a weekly TV show. The show would try to product top 'good guys' and top 'bad guys' and eventually have the two meet in the 'season finale.' The thought is the champion would return for a second season to defend his championship.
It's unclear if the producers are looking for established MMA competitors. Being that the show is focusing on the 'real life' aspect, many would believe that the producers wouldn't care if they had the top fighters or not. This would allowed a lower-cost production (especially if the producers have no interest in the 'sport' of MMA).
There is also a MMA-type show that is in production for a TV pilot that features 'worked' matches. Worked meaning, predetermined or fixed outcomes.
While this formula works in Japan, this is the U.S. and blurring the lines with WWE and UFC would not be good in many aspects.
The Wrestling Observer reported the potential name for the pilot 'The Baddest Man on the Planet', but no official name has been released. The format being thrown around in Hollywood is to pick 16 to 20 men from around the world to competed under MMA rules. This would be tournament style and would take place over a 3-6 month period.
The show would most likely cover the lives of the fighters inside and outside the ring. At this point we don't know of any confirmed fighters or anyone in negotiations.
The goal is to attract fans of the WWE and UFC to a weekly TV show. The show would try to product top 'good guys' and top 'bad guys' and eventually have the two meet in the 'season finale.' The thought is the champion would return for a second season to defend his championship.
It's unclear if the producers are looking for established MMA competitors. Being that the show is focusing on the 'real life' aspect, many would believe that the producers wouldn't care if they had the top fighters or not. This would allowed a lower-cost production (especially if the producers have no interest in the 'sport' of MMA).
There is also a MMA-type show that is in production for a TV pilot that features 'worked' matches. Worked meaning, predetermined or fixed outcomes.
While this formula works in Japan, this is the U.S. and blurring the lines with WWE and UFC would not be good in many aspects.