As if wrestling in the first place was not enough to worry about, these Japanese wrestlers have added fluorescent lights to the mix. Throwing these light bulbs at each other does make a change from the traditional deviations like foam, custard or water, but this has the potential to do some harm.
The pro wrestling scene in Japan does have a few gimmick matches like these. Their purpose is to drawn attention to the Japanese pro wrestling scene. Other hardcore weapons used include barbed wire, folding chairs, trash cans, weed whackers, cacti, cheese graters and television sets.
I would love to see a cactus match!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fluorescent Light Wrestling
- Opportunity for the development of new wrestling events incorporating fluorescent lights as a unique element of spectacle.
- Gimmick Matches
- Potential for the creation of more outlandish and attention-grabbing gimmick matches in the pro wrestling industry.
- Innovative Wrestling Props
- Disruptive potential in the production and sale of specialized props and weapons for wrestling matches.
Where This Applies
- Pro Wrestling
- Opportunity for the Japanese pro wrestling industry to stand out and attract new audiences through unique and creative matches.
- Event Production
- Demand for event production companies capable of handling the logistical challenges and safety considerations of incorporating fluorescent lights and other unconventional props into wrestling matches.
- Prop Manufacturing
- Potential for prop manufacturers to create and supply specialized wrestling props and weapons for gimmick matches.
