Ohio Valley Wrestling coming to WYMT in May

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - It has been more than three decades since Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) made its debut in Louisville and new ownership is looking to expand its reach.

“OVW has existed in Louisville for over 30 years and it’s been big in this community for a long time but it never really branched out into other parts of the state,” Kentucky Sports Radio founder and Bell County native Matt Jones said. “And we really wanted to kind of bring it all over the state.”

Jones, who purchased the majority stake in the wrestling league earlier this year, said their goal is to reach every area of the Commonwealth.

“We have been able to expand not only the TV presence, but we’ve also been able to attract some wrestlers from other places,” Jones said. “We’re starting a tour around the state. I’m going to my alma mater here, the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets. We’re going to go into towns all over the state and bring it to county fairs and festivals.”

The announcement comes as they look to spread the name all across the country.

“In three years, I want people to look at OVW and say, around the wrestling world, that’s the best place to go learn to be a professional wrestler,” Jones said.

Jones is also looking to keep its Kentucky roots intact in the process.

“I think there’s nothing wrong with having a centerpiece of a sport right here in Kentucky and that’s what our plan is to do,” Jones said.

WYMT Vice President and General Manager Neil Middleton is thrilled for the opportunity to bring OVW coverage to our region.

“I grew up watching wrestling with my friends. We went to local matches and traveled to see the main events. I’ve always been a huge fan, I still am today. Ohio Valley Wrestling is the training ground for tomorrow’s superstars. WYMT and OVW is the perfect tag team to bring professional wrestling to Eastern Kentucky,” said Middleton.

OVW matches will air three times each week on WYMT starting May 6th.

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