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‘WRESTLING WITH DEATH,’
PREMIERES TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 10 PM ET/9 PM CT
Lively Back to Back Episodes of Network’s First Unscripted Original Prove
That a Family that ‘Wrassles’ Together, Stays Together
“Wrestling with Death” follows The Lathams of Osceola, Arkansas: morticians by day who run the Wilson Funeral Home, and professional wrestlers by night who run the Mid-Southern Championship Wrestling League (MCW). Located about 50 miles away from Memphis, Tennessee on the mighty Mississippi River, Osceola is a small town with just over 7,000 residents, for whom the top forms of entertainment include trips to the local Wal-Mart and dining at one of the few restaurants in town. Taking matters into his own hands, LaFonce chose to give “death a rest and pump some life” into his community by running the Friday night wrestling show at the MCW. The funeral business and the league are both family affairs, and according to LaFonce, “a family that ‘wrassles’ together, stays together.” As LaFonce and his family understand better than just about anyone, nothing can teach more about the value of life than death; they choose to celebrate life in a unique and inclusive way, making them pillars of their community.
“FIGHTING TIL THE END” – Airing Tuesday, January 13 at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT
LaFonce plans Ms. Sandra’s return to the MCW ring, but Sandra is not so sure; LaFonce has new son-in-law, Derrick, prove himself now that he is a part of the family and funeral business; Wilson funeral home prepares for the funeral of Becky, who lost her long battle with cancer.
“RESPONSIBILITY” – Airing Tuesday, January 13 at 10:30 PM ET/9:30 PM CT
When Harry takes it too far during practice, Sandra threatens to keep him out of the ring;
Max and Derrick take an interest in the cattle business and must work on their cowboy skills; ‘Big Les’ and his family values are remembered.
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