⭐ 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.
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. dww bsa fight
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. DWW hardcore wrestling matches from the 1990s Dutch
What makes the DWW BSA fight isn’t the athleticism — it’s the raw, unvarnished realism. You’re watching something that feels illegal, yet it’s presented as sport. The participants have no flashy entrances, no gimmicks, just tape on their wrists and a willingness to bleed. The finish, when it comes, is often anticlimactic — a choke or a submission after minutes of grueling ground-and-pound — but by then, you’re already exhausted. That said, it’s not for everyone