World of Sport Wrestling is finally making its return to UK television.

The wrestling was a key part of ITV's World of Sport, which ran from 1965 to 1985. At its peak, a reported 18 million viewers watched Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks in 1981.

ITV has now commissioned a one-off, two-hour special featuring UK wrestlers in a series of matches, including singles, tag-team and eliminations.

There will also be a reality element. "Backstage, viewers will catch up with the wrestlers between fights, and at the end of the show one fighter will take home the WoS Wrestling belt."

Creative Director of ITV Studios Entertainment Tom McLennan said: "World of Sport Wrestling was a major event for millions of families every Saturday afternoon for over 20 years.

"I'm excited about bringing back this iconic brand and celebrating the best British wrestlers in the country."

The special will be taped at ITV Studios in Media City in Manchester on November 1.

Tom will be executive producer alongside Simon Marsh.

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