Backyard wrestling

Its peak years of popularity were 1996-2001, during a boom period of professional wrestling, notoriously known as The Attitude Era, when high-risk stunts exerted a strong influence on the wrestling fan base, particularly those performed by Mick Foley.

In response, WWE began airing advertisements stressing the dangers and seeking to deter fans from duplicating the actions seen in their ring.

Initially camcorder-filmed events were shared person-to-person; increasingly public-access television and the internet have come to be used.

In an interview, the director Paul Hough compared The Backyard to Beyond the Mat, but with yarders.

[5] The segment, hosted by sports director and anchor Squire Barns, follows the crew as they prepare for the release of the organization's biggest event, Yardstock 2015.

A backyard wrestler falling towards a cloth covered table as his opponent rolls out of the way of the move.
A backyard wrestler falling towards a cloth covered table as his opponent rolls out of the way of the move.