# Fighting with Lighting Japanese Fluorescent Light Wrestling By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-fluroescent-light-wrestling-hardcore-wrestling-weapons References: [ca.sports.yahoo](http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=capress-que_extreme_wrestling&prov=capress&type=lgns) As if wrestling in the first place was not enough to worry about, these Japanese wrestlers have added [fluorescent lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger). Other hardcore weapons used include barbed wire, [folding chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth), trash cans, weed whackers, cacti, cheese graters and television sets. I would love to see a cactus match! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Flavor-Fueled Wrestling Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavourmania.md) - [LED-Equipped Nighttime Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-baseball.md) - [Wrestling-Themed Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clash-of-clans-1.md) - [Wrestling-Themed Co-Branded Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwe-and-seagrams-escapes.md) - [Wrestling-Themed Virtual Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwe-nextbite.md) - [Inflatable Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpipes.md) - [Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smackadillas.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md)