gogoplata89 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Flowrestling is entering their next chapter with the inception of the Flo Premier League, a professional wrestling organization. FPL will look to attract the most exciting and talented post-college wrestlers. Additionally, FPL will utilize a few unique factors that will set it apart from what we are used to seeing as wrestling fans. Instead of the the singlet, athletes will compete in fight shorts. The matches will be wrestled under the 'Tirapelle Rules,' a hybrid of Freestyle and Folkstyle wrestling. The debut match for the Flo Premier League will be Chris Perry v. Robert Hamlin, which will headline Who’s #1 October 18th. Ben Askren, two-time Hodge Trophy winner and One FC Welterweight Champion, will be Commissioner of the Flo Premier League. Askren had this to say about his involvement with FPL: "Flowrestling is the gold standard in media coverage for the wrestling world and I am very proud to be assisting them with this project. I am very excited to be working with Flowrestling, whose entire existence has been about pioneering and leading the sport of wrestling in new directions. I am excited to help professional wrestling grow in America. I think a highly successful professional league will increase our sports stature among the general population." The Flo Premier League will host 6 events in the first year: November 29 - Albany, NY December 2 1- Chicago, IL January 25 - Whitewater, WI March 18 - St. Louis, MO April 5 - Indiana, PA Flocasts CEO Martin Floreani offered his thoughts on Flo Premier League: "Wrestling is the greatest and most exciting sport in the world. With the Flo Premier League fans across the country and world get to see match ups that previously could only be imagined. Its going to be an excited transformation for our sport." What do you guys think about this? A lot of the big wrestling nations have a league like this. I think it could go the way of AGON or it could be something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think they need to go straight freestyle or folkstyle rules. The hybrid model just makes it more confusing to fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It will also be really hard to hold onto someone that is topless and sweaty. Turns and rides will be much harder to achieve and accumulate points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It will also be really hard to hold onto someone that is topless and sweaty. Clearly you've never visited the Sassy Chassis in lovely NW Indiana ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Or The Classy Chassis in Speedway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogoplata89 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I think they need to go straight freestyle or folkstyle rules. The hybrid model just makes it more confusing to fans. I agree with this. Most of the guys wrestling in this will be trying to make a world team, so freestyle rules should be used. It also gives some of the guys that may not be at the top of the ladder some more domestic freestyle matches. Because lets face it, our senior level schedule isn't exactly packed here in country. Also, bear back wrestling is kinda silly, lets keep the singlets like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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