That said, it’s not for everyone. The production is VHS-quality, the commentary is in Dutch and barely comprehensible, and the lack of storytelling will bore traditional wrestling fans. But for students of combat sports history or fans of shoot-style brutality, the DWW BSA fight is a strange, almost forbidden artifact — a time when two men stepped into a ring and the only thing scripted was the start bell.
The match I watched (BSA veteran vs. a young, cocky shootfighter) was equal parts fascinating and uncomfortable. There’s no scripted flow, no “safe” worked punches — just two men legitimately trying to hurt each other within a loose framework of rules. Headbutts, groin strikes, kicks to downed opponents, and even borderline eye rakes were all on display. The mat is stained, the crowd is silent with shock, and the only sounds are grunts, slaps, and the occasional thud of a body hitting the canvas. dww bsa fight
Here’s an interesting, critical review of the — likely referring to the infamous BSA vs. DWW hardcore wrestling matches from the 1990s Dutch shoot-style promotion. Review: DWW BSA Fight – “Brutal, Bizarre, and Unforgettably Raw” If you think modern hardcore wrestling is extreme, you haven’t seen the DWW BSA fights. Back in the mid-90s, Dutch World Wrestling introduced the “BSA” (Barely Legal / No Holds Barred) division — and it was less pro wrestling and more legalized back-alley brawling with a referee who seemed morally absent. That said, it’s not for everyone
⭐ 3.5/5 — Not “good” in a conventional sense, but unforgettable. Watch if you want to see pro wrestling’s dark, gritty cousin before MMA cleaned itself up. The match I watched (BSA veteran vs