The Ropes | A Pro Wrestling Documentary (Full Length)

Gritty pro wrestling documentary starring Demolition, Ric Flair, Rock n Roll Express & George South ➤ TitleMatchNetwo...
This wrestling documentary features wrestling legends Rock n Roll Express, Ric Flair, Demolition, Jimmy Valiant and Manny Fernandez.
This film was an official selection at the ECX East Coast Film & TV Festival. Now in it's entirety, Title Match Wrestling proudly presents The Ropes! This is a documentary about George South, a 40-year veteran of professional wrestling and the man who Ric Flair once called "My favorite guy to work on TV".
What drives a man like George to take on such a grueling travel schedule, work away from home most of the year and get in the ring with some of the meanest and toughest wrestlers on earth? We explore the answers in this gripping series featuring some of the greatest legends to ever lace a pair of boots.
"The Ropes" Documentary is created, conducted & produced exclusively by Title Match Media LLC. Winner of Best Documentary at the ECX East Coast Film & TV Festival in Virginia Beach, VA.
The only way to watch The Ropes Documentary is here on the Title Match YT channel or on our premium streaming service, TitleMatchNetwo....
Title: The Ropes: A Pro Wrestling Documentary
Released: Nov 2013
Location: Winston-Salem, NC - Benton Convention Center
Cast: George South, Ric Flair, Manny Fernandez, Bill Eadie, Barry Darsow
-3-Cam shoot w/ Sony Z150, 2 Canons, h4N Zoom Mic, 2 boom mics
-Post-edits were made in the Title Match studios via Premiere Pro CC
-Hosted by Telly Bistis (Title Match Media LLC owner)
-Camera Crew: Telly Bistis, Jay Gates, Omar Abilmona
-Studio Rights: Title Match Media LLC (via Title Match Wrestling, Title Match Network)
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Credits:
Executive Producer/Editor: Telly Bistis
Camera/Lighting/Audio: Jay Gates, Omar Abilmona
Special thanks to Tracy Myers, Brian Hawks, Tim Blaze and of course George South!

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

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[@irishhemmingsen2761]

Thank you for posting it this is a gem 💎

[@andrerussell28]

Great to see a wrestler who's still in love with the business and isn't slagging everyone off, loved it.

[@warking2734]

Zombie Bob's Emporium Of Old Tat and the fact that he still helps set up when he doesn’t have to

[@ctaz4549]

Embarrassed to say I have never heard of George, after watching this I am an instant fan, such a likable guy.

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

He was a fringe jobber at best, nothing special. No need to feel bad about not knowing him.

[@dpjjj1s]

@@hisroyalhighness8566 George South may have worked as an underneath guy but he has been a booker, and a trainer He, called most of the matches he was in, even against top guys in the business. He is one of the best known in the business for what he did for the business.

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

@@dpjjj1s he's a fucking bum

[@rickydefrosh3206]

Mr.South was a big jobbers back in the 80's in the old NWA days , I remember seeing him at Municipal Auditorium in Columbus, Ga , those were the days...

[@pbsimmons2303]

Then you don't know wrestling

[@bonemachine1975]

Pro wrestlers deserve more respect and appreciation. They earn every dime.

[@mitchellskurzewski6921]

And then when their body is broken down for giving it everything in the ring, they get no health insurance.

[@ronniejdio9411]

But jarret never drew a dime

[@kennydyas688]

For doing what?

[@gerardotorres9940]

@@kennydyas688 if your not a fan of pro wrestling plss don't comment cuz if your a real fan your should know why they earn every single dime

[@puck30]

I love that one line........" It doesn't matter, a wrestler is coming to town". Brings back the memories when it didn't matter who was standing next to Gordon Solie on TBS and going down the list of all the small towns they were going to. A Wrestler was coming to your town. God Bless You George South and everybody at Title Match Wrestling Thank You!!

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Nothing like the good ol days that's for sure! We certainly appreciate you watching - thank you for the kind words!

[@ChrisCoon4956]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. So often these days, everything you watch are from bitter individuals or are aimed at exposing the business. This one is a rare exception.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Thank you Thomas! Glad you enjoyed it. We agree 100%

[@miamimagicians]

This is an incredible video. VERY RARE to see an indy guy non WWE/TNA wrestler get a documentary

[@Rambo-Gaming]

Totally agree, Thomas. One show that I really hated was "Pro Wrestling's Greatest Secrets". Those assholes treat the business as if it's some kind of scam and it's just not. It's entertainment, pure and simple. But, the more they put out those anti-wrestling documentaries, the more people are drawn to and love pro wrestling. So, they can make all those documentaries they want. They're only helping wrestling's fanbase grow and they don't even know it.

[@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead]

Such a great documentary..so glad I saw this and a new addition to my bucket list is to be able to meet George South. I have the ultimate respect for these veterans of professional wrestling..hard ass working and such great people

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

Man, that's so cool to see little kids cheer for the Rock N' Roll Express. I think when you are actually there seeing those two do what they do? It impossible not to cheer for them.

[@MarlinGriffin]

Man!!! What a great story.... I don't see it as a documentary... I felt like I sat down with George South for 25 minutes and came away better for it! --- I'd so love to meet him one day and be able to just talk wrestling with him for awhile! George South is the World Champion of Wrestling ....to so many wrestling stars that I grew up with! Though some may say he was the guy that worked with the guy that drew money.... He is so much more than that! He's the guy the TOP STARS ...WANTED and ASKED to work with!

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Marlin Griffin (Grifinmod) Awesome review! Thank you for checking it out

[@Gravydog316]

+Marlin Griffin (Grifinmod) he is a real inspiration for us young wrestlers, for sure. I have seen the best & worst, & Mr. South is the best, definitely!!

[@evalsoftserver]

I always wondered if Professional Wrestling is Related to Circus or Carnival

[@JoshGerry]

Absolutely loved this. George is known and appreciated by so many inside the professional wrestling business but virtually unknown to many main stream fans. I'm glad his story is being told to a wider audience.

[@MikeyScott90210]

I'm not too familiar with George, but i get a genuine good feeling from him. I really dig his appreciation of all things he has encountered.

[@b.i.grobblacksuperman8929]

George South is a great guy. I'm actually training at his school in Winston Salem, NC. Best mentor I ever had

[@jimdandyboa]

good luck

[@williedomie5000]

Good luck, bro!

[@jaygribbin1667]

He seems like a really good dude! Good luck brother

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Pay attention to his lessons and you will go far.........

[@thomasritter3159]

Good luck fellow in your new adventure.

[@bodhi8297]

Get the young guys around Mr South. Fountain of knowledge that’s sorely missed in today’s industry. Mad respect, this guy knows his craft and I can only hope I look as good as he does at that age more than that I hope I’m half as passionate as he seems to be. God bless

[@thomassprinkle1218]

Love how he explains the simplicity of being a heel.

[@flatliner3802]

Beautifully made documentary , no bitterness or bad attitude just a guy who still loves being involved in wrestling just like I do - well done .

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+chris manns Thank you sir!

[@dereka3341]

I couldn't do that stuff in the ring. You got to be part wrestler, part entertainer, part gymnast, part athlete, all while not hurting yourself or another person. God bless all of them!

[@aaronmaxim]

These were my hero's growing up In the 80s..... all of them. Going to small local shows to the big arenas was so much fun. Going home and pretending to wrestle your pillow or siblings, jumping of kitchen chairs it shaped our imagination. These guys shaped our childhood and made us the great people we are today. Thank you, all of you.

[@MikeyMcCrashCap]

I've been a fan of George South ever since the beginning of his career. And I always hated to see him lose, due to the politics within the business. But he fulfilled a vital need in the business that made it the spectacle that it is today. Old school rasslin' 4 life!!!

[@michaeljohnson7170]

How have I never heard of George South? This guy is legit.

[@iceman2796]

Such an awesome documentary. I didn't appreciate guys like Manny Fernandez and the Rock N Roll Express back in the 80's. I always loved the Masked Superstar and Jimmy Valiant. I watched World Championship Wrestling but was totally into the WWF. I liked World Class and the Mid South/UWF. Now I watch all the old matches on KZbin and can't figure out how I ever watched the WWF. It's been sports entertainment instead of wrestling since the end of the 80's. I love professional wrestling!!! This is a pro wrestling documentary.

[@kidcarlomagno7094]

Support local and independent wrestling, help to keep this awesome sport alive

[@sese6227]

George's love for wrestling is contagious. It's fun just listening to his stories, what an awesome man!! Thanks for sharing, this is a gem!

[@justiningram6640]

It's been such an honor to grow up around some of the best generation of wrestling... from the mid 80s to the present. So awesome to see the evolution of the sport... long live the real kings of entertainment.

[@Rambo-Gaming]

I loved seeing Demolition. They are my favorite legendary tag-team. I especially loved this documentary because, a few years ago, I spent some time in the business as a ref for a local indy company.

[@karlpitts3831]

That is what a Documentary is supposed to look like! Very well done!

[@thomaskafka9806]

Very enjoyable documentary, with a lovable main character. He seems a very honest man, and it's great to see someone in a job they love without losing love for it after so many years.

[@rellgreen6558]

George South is such a class act. In a world of wrestlers shooting on one another, it is nice to see someone just respecting the trade.

[@TheStuport]

Love to hear these classic tales from a very respected wrestler & worker. George South knows "The Business" and after all he has been through he STILL sounds passionate about his love of his craft. Great documentary...TY for taking the time and making the effort to share this with the fans. See Everyone At Ringside! Cheers

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Thank you for the amazing support - we greatly appreciate it!

[@jamesdavis5154]

This is the last of an era of pro wrestling, miss those shows at Hampton Coliseum back in the 80's. The house shows back then were 100 times better than what is on tv now. Much respect to you George and what you gave to the business and miss those good ole days.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+James Davis Yes! Hampton Coliseum and the Scope! You are absolutely right. Those were the best times. Thanks for watching & sharing your comments!

[@jamesdavis5154]

How could I forget about the Norfolk Scope, my pleasure and great video.

[@jamesbaker1655]

I met George South in Johnson City Tennessee. I ran a motel that he would stay at when I'm town. I have him a big cut in the room. He is one great person. We spent hours talking about pro wrestling. And he put up with me. One of the best. That was a time I will never forget TY GEORGE

[@ElectricNikkiGames]

i'm glad i stumbled across this. we need more guys like george south in this business.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Kaymai We're glad you stumbled across this too! Totally agree

[@thomasritter3159]

Best video ever to document the ups and the downs of pro wrestling. God's speed.

[@bigeddiechicago7244]

What a great documentary. After all these years, still so passionate about the business.

[@travism1268]

Man didn't have a single negative thing to say about anyone, really says a lot about what kind of person he is

[@fredthornley4425]

Just watched. Loved it! George South is a class act and I have had the privilege of watching him in some of his matches back in the 80s. It's great to see the respect he has for the business and the respect he gets from ALL the other wrestlers. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Fred Thornley Thank you sir! Will certainly pass along your message to George, I'm sure he would love to hear that

[@jeffcaudill2050]

Great documentary.. Put together very well. I don't no George South personally but I have seen him wrestle live many times, always could sale a match. A great athlete, was very nice person the times I have spoken to him. God Bless you George.

[@markhealey3660]

George, this was fantastic. Thank you!

[@mikatuitoga4992]

I watch pro wrestling purely for entertainment value. I love the athleticism, i love the storylines, i love the pageantry of it all. I love watching how they portray the larger than life characters.

[@robkay3172]

This guy is awesome! He has alot of dedication and drive to continue and teach these new guys how it's done. It's sad these days that kayfabe is dead. That was the heart of wrestling. Im glad I watched this.

[@adterry11x]

What a great documentary! I grew up watching George South and he is definitely on my bucket list of someone I would love to meet.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Amy Terry Thank you for the kind works Amy! George still wrestles every weekend so hopefully you can him in the future

[@PJHavok0688]

Amy Terry He’s a great man!! I’m currently training under him and he never cussed or puts us down. Yeah he gets mad and upset when we mess up but he builds us up and gets it in our mind to do it right and do it right perfectly next time after the next. He’s an excellent trainer and I’m blessed to be training under him in AML Pro Wrestling.

[@theMETALDOVE]

Thank you for the upload. I enjoyed watching this so much. What a unique and fantastic perspective George South has on wrestling. I watched him for years, but never knew what a remarkably guy he was.

[@davistalhone9482]

Awesome documentary. Well edited, great message and George's passion for the sport is infectious even over the small screen.

[@williedomie5000]

This was really well done! George seems like a pleasure to work for. Good for him giving back and still going strong...

[@RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR]

Beautiful work, I love everything about this video. As someone just getting into the business (as a heel manager) it's so refreshing to see a guy who has had such a long career without one negative word to say about it. Great job guys and what an inspiration George is!

[@mander40101]

I could have watched another 24 hours of this! Great documentary! Thank you!

[@southwardwill]

the pure definition of "a good hand". George was one of those guys who's great for a locker room

[@williamamacker3119]

The Mask Super Star ⭐️ was so awesome to me He was one of the best heels ever thank you George for this great video it’s put together really good for some one my age at 60 I reminder you and each of the other wrestlers you mention it’s great to see what your doing now and get a little taste of real old school pro wrestling awesome thank you again 🤔🧐🤘

[@bullyvonwilson4545]

I love wrestling always wanted to be a wrestler I had some training in my preteen and teenage years now that I’m older I miss the fire that I wants had this documentary has helped to motivate me to finally get a hold of my local promotion and finally jump back into what I always dreamed of doing Great documentary

[@davidhamilton6994]

I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed this video!! Thank you very much 😁

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

wow! My youth come back- I watched so many of these guys when I was growing up... me & my buddies would watch em on tv then go out in the yard and wrestle each other. LOL I remember sitting in the 3rd row at the matches and watching guys like Hacksaw Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, The Fantastics vs The Sheepherders, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Ted DiBiase, the Rock & Roll & Midnight Express wars... I even saw Ric Flair vs Kerry Von Erich for the NWA Heavyweight Championship! Thanks for the memories!!!

[@maryprince4142]

My son and I have met some of the legands like Kerry Von Erich, The Rock and Roll Express, Sheep headers, Jimmy Snkua. They were li,e they coolest people you ever wanted to be around

[@DouglasPendletonintherealms]

Good old George South man I remember this cat from way back. I loved how he threw punches.

[@StrongStyleNinja]

South is the type of guy you can have a beer with and listen all day about wrestling.

[@thedocochoco]

Wow! All those “new age” wrestlers need to watch this! My love and prayers go out to you! Thank you for your last part about your strong Christian faith!

[@jaycompany4886]

Great documentary, thank you George South....... you're a rare and special breed, God bless!

[@josuepivaral3411]

This is a great video. Most of these documentaries are about the ugly side of pro wrestling. Great stories from a man who just wanted to live the dream.

[@larryosselborn8353]

Go to youtube and start watching dark side of the ring

[@josuepivaral3411]

@@larryosselborn8353 I've probably seen every episode twice, haha

[@larryosselborn8353]

@@josuepivaral3411 new one are coming out in the fall

[@larryosselborn8353]

I all ways listen to jim cornette pod cast check it out

[@josuepivaral3411]

@@larryosselborn8353 heard its gonna be 13 episodes, should be good.

[@wyattsuttonpro]

George South is a legend I remember a few months ago at Chair City Clash in Thomasville he had his jacket on for 13 minutes!! He's a cool dude to hang around he's just a laid back down to earth guy!!!

[@ismailnyc6004]

George south is a true ambassador of this wrestling thing we all love.

[@Mykamania]

Thanks for uploading this.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Mykamania Thank YOU for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AmandaRogersarock1988]

Great documentary! George South is such a class-act of a gentleman.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Amanda Rogers Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

George South, what a true professional. 🤘🤘🤘

[@mbp7060]

God bless you and your fraternity George South.

[@2Phaktz]

I remember George doing jobs and making established guys look like gold. He was also the guy that pushed Flair to the limit on a Saturday @6:05pm on TBS.

[@Withoutlimitsagk4]

great video. sounds like a great guy. Glad he had the courage to share his faith, and his tremendous wrestling experience.

[@chadkilgore2275]

Really well done! Good job and good to see these Superstars still doing well. thanks!

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

So glad you liked it! Thank you for watching, Chad

[@CuBills51]

Simply amazing clip. Im proud to know George south now

[@giovannisocci8793]

The more I learn of wrestling,the more I realize how great Rick Flair was. The indisputed Man! Thank you George.

[@sambennett8387]

This is awesome! clap,clap;clap clap clap !👏

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Sam Bennett Thanks brother! Just trying to keep the dream alive

[@ryaneglinton8970]

Learned a few more things from this. Well done.

[@jmj7599]

Great. Thank you for presenting a true good guy.

[@ludwigvoncocksucker3275]

you guys should do these more often....good stuff

[@djbathinnate]

This documentary made me miss Georgia Championship Wrestling on Saturday nights channel 69 💯🙏

[@Dizzy1980]

Great to see Demolition here. I knew George South from wrestling guys like this.

[@Lee-oq1ok]

You guys are not fake. You all are a bunch of tough motherfuckers that are in the entertainment business that do a great job. Thank you all for what you do.

[@scottasbj]

Wow, you have it down. A Christian in Pro Wrestling that actually knows how to live it. Nice job, George.

[@jaygribbin1667]

Glory to God

[@kelman727]

jay gribbin Religions are advertising agencies for a product that doesn’t exist.

[@themurraypeeps5795]

@@kelman727 you can choose not to believe, but Jesus Christ is still King of Kings.

[@themurraypeeps5795]

@@kelman727 and what’s evolution, and the Big Bang, facts?

[@robertbishop5357]

Great man of God and well respected wrestler.

[@SGTRIP-dh7fz]

Good wrestling doc. thanks for the upload.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

Appreciate you for watching - thank you!

[@pledgestone]

I've been friends with a few wrestlers, I've promoted wrestling, I've contemplated becoming a wrestler myself.... Pro wrestling was a huge part of my childhood and a part of my whole life.

[@hawk0187ify]

I want to be one myself heard it's hard work

[@Harjawaldar]

This guy looks great for his age and talks a lot of sense!

[@r.e.seymoursr.1214]

This is great. George was one of the guys that would always be on the TV every Saturday evening getting his tail whipped by Rick or Olie or Magnum or any of the regulars on TBS. I miss those days. God Bless George South. A truly great worker!

[@terrybronx3260]

Enjoyed every second thanks

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Terry Bronx Very much appreciated thank you for watching!

[@shanecochran1969]

Awesome video. I remember George South wrestling for the Jim Crockett's N.W.A. World Wide Wrestling that aired on WSET-T.T.V Ch-13 on Saturday night's. Great memories for-sure :-) God Bless you George South !! Amen Brotha :-)

[@thetreblerebel]

Good stuff. God bless pro wrestling

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@bieberninja1]

when somebody says "fake" to me about wrestling i just say what was the last movie you saw? and that has always ended the conversation

[@glennjanot8128]

"Vince offered all those promoters a deal". Yes, but he only did that because of the respect he had for the business. Because any promoter that didn't take the deal, Vince simply went to their TV station(s) and took their time slots. And the talent then went to the WWF not just because of the money but also the exposure of being on national TV.

[@jDawgGreyWolf]

awesome! thanks for the vid, George South what a legend!

[@GWACHAMP1]

George South one of the unsung heros of wrestling!

[@gurtblack3471]

Fantastic guy. Great video

[@jayc6395]

great video

[@VideoQuestEx]

GOD bless George South! A documentary that is a bit more positive about the Pro-Wrestling Business!

[@RJayJones23]

Awesome film....I give it all 5 stars! Title Match Wrestling did a very good production job.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+FALA Nation Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@AndrewSennedra]

Always great documentaries ,

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

+Andrew Baphomet Thank YOU brother!!!

[@shreknocratus4682]

What a cool guy! Great documentary.

[@anthonysmith905]

Great Documentary!!!

[@scottranger8909]

What a good documentary

[@KingPossum]

very good documentary. makes me wonder why edge is wwe HOF long before George South is. George South obviously paved the way for some of these HOF people and yet he does not have his spot.

[@shankleshankle7077]

This is what it's all about a guy who really loves what he does regardless of fame and money. Fame and money has broken alot of these guys spirits. George is a true example of how to always keep the passion . That goes for anybody outhere with a dream. Once the passion and fun is not there, you know something is wrong.

[@bigtrex76]

Great film.

[@adamslemp9398]

Watching this really takes me back to the good old days of Mid Atlantic Wrestling and gives me some hope that wrestling will return to wrestling instead of "sports entertainment " I have hope that Billy Corgan and the NWA will bring some of that back but who knows

[@kingjojo15]

Thank you for some great memories George