There are many pro wrestling shows on television today. Fans have quite a variety nowadays, and one alternative show focused on the squared circle is gaining popularity on Discovery, with a steady weekly viewership, Big Little Brawlers is proving that the formula of little people in pro wrestling is still a valuable combination.
What is Big Little Brawlers
Big Little Brawlers was announced to some fanfare, and fans have tuned in on Tuesdays to see the Discovery series. The show airs Tuesdays at 10:00 PM on Discovery, so fans may tune in right after NXT goes off the air every week.
The official synopsis for the Big Little Brawlers show details how the series portrays the lives of these mini Superstars in and out of the ring. In the end, their dreams and struggles highlight the drama of the series.
“A group of extraordinary athletes in one of the world’s most successful wrestling leagues strive, against all odds, to achieve their dreams in the ring and struggle to be the best they can be for their family out of it.”
Big Little Brawlers showcases an eclectic cast featuring Jack Darrell, Pinky Shortcake, Syko, Ivar the Micro, Lil’ Show, Hot Rod, Micro Jackson, and Jamaican Jo. Their lives in and out of the ring are showcased on the weekly reality television show.
Big Little Brawlers’ Ratings
The ratings for Big Little Brawlers have had consistent viewership over the past few weeks. As of this writing, we do not have the viewership for their January 30th episode, but we will update this article when those numbers are available.
According to TV Ratings Guide, their series debut episode on January 9 saw a P2+ audience of 356,000 and a 0.11 rating, with 92,300 viewers and a 0.07 rating in the P18-49 demographic. The show’s consistent ratings reflect its appeal to a broad audience.
The previous week, on January 16, the program had a slightly lower P2+ audience of 323,000 and a rating of 0.10, while in the P18-49 demographic, it secured 105,500 viewers and a rating of 0.08.
On January 23rd, the show garnered an audience of 359,000 in the P2+ demographic, earning a rating of 0.11. In the coveted P18-49 demographic, it attracted 118,700 viewers with a rating of 0.09.
History of Mini Wrestling
Mini wrestling holds a rich history within pro wrestling, dating back many years, even to the carnival days. In 1997, WWE introduced its ‘mini’ division, enlisting wrestlers from AAA, including Max Mini, El Torito, Mascarita Sagrada, Mini Vader, and La Parkita. Eight years later, WWE SmackDown briefly hosted the ‘juniors’ division, where competitors were often portrayed as childlike due to their size.
Despite the release of the majority of the division in 2006, WWE retained Dylan Postl, later known to fans as Hornswoggle. Postl carried on for just under a decade with the company, and although he was released, the former Little Bastard is still taking indie bookings and loving every moment of it. Postl is not featured in Big Little Brawlers.
The Micro Wrestling Federation featured in Big Little Brawlers is still in operation to this day, and they’re running shows. More information can be found here about their events and tour schedule.