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RollerJam was the brainchild of Knoxville, Tennessee-based television writers Ross K. Bagwell Sr. and Stephen Land.Land, a boyhood fan of roller derby, was inspired to bring the sport back to television by an obituary for roller derby legend Joan Weston that he had read in The New York Times in May 1997, and shared his idea with Bagwell, his mentor, who gave him a positive response. [2]
Magnolia Network first announced that Chip and Joanna were developing Roller Jam in August 2023. For more People news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on People.
RollerJam brought roller derby back to television for the first time since 1989 when syndicated markets aired RollerGames. Prior to RollerJam, Universal Studios Stage 21 in Orlando played host to Jimmy Hart's XWF wrestling promotion. It is now the home of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
The history of roller derby traces the evolution of roller skating races into a unique sport which underwent several boom-and-bust cycles throughout the 20th century. . Although it was a form of sports entertainment for much of its existence, a grassroots, early 21st century revival spearheaded by women has restored an emphasis on ath
Roller derby is a roller skating contact sport played on an oval track by two teams of five skaters. It is played by approximately 1,250 amateur leagues [note 1] worldwide, though it is most popular in the United States. [2] A 60-minute roller derby game, or bout, is a series of two-minute timed jams.
Jam skating (or Jamskating), also called Jammin', is a skating style consisting of a combination of dance, gymnastics, and roller skating, performed on roller skates. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The origins of jam skating are disputed, but it is often traced to the Great Lakes region , Florida and California .
RollerGames is a U.S. television series that presented a theatrical version of the sport of roller derby, and featured a number of skaters who had been in the Roller Games league (1961–1975), as well as younger participants. [2] It was broadcast for one season (1989–1990).
The Lafayettes hold their annual Roller Jam, but Lunella accidentally invites Vernell Lewis, Pops' former friend turned rival. The two were blading partners, but broke up due to a disagreement. Lunella attempts to bring them both together, but neither is willing to admit defeat and hold a skate off to determine who will continue skating.