ProSieben’s “TV Total Celebrity Wrestling” Delivers a Knockout Punch
ProSieben kicked off the new year with a bang, delivering a thrilling spectacle of “TV Total Celebrity Wrestling” that left audiences clamoring for more. The event, hosted by the charismatic Sebastian Pufpaff, featured a lineup of six dynamic tag teams, each bringing their unique blend of athleticism and entertainment to the ring.
The evening was electrified by the presence of former ”Let’s Dance” star and ”Ninja Warrior” champion René Casselly. Casselly, teaming up with Peter Tihanyi as “The High Flyers,” stole the show with his gravity-defying moves, including a breathtaking somersault from the top rope that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Wrestling aficionados were equally impressed, praising Casselly’s professional-level execution and the overall storytelling prowess of the event. One longtime fan, who has been following wrestling since 1989, remarked on social media, “What @rene_casselly and @fabian.hambuechen are delivering here,alongside the professionals,in terms of athleticism,storytelling,and pacing,is incredibly impressive!”
The High Flyers ultimately emerged victorious,claiming the coveted championship title for 2025.
The overwhelming positive response from viewers, evident in the flood of comments under the hashtag ”#PromiWrestling,” demanding a sequel and even revenge matches in 2026, clearly demonstrates the resounding success of ProSieben’s foray into celebrity wrestling.
Here’s a closer look at the dynamic duos who battled it out for wrestling supremacy:
Team Total Package: Sebastian Pufpaff & Pascal Spalter
The Reckbreakers: Fabian Hambüchen & Metehan
The High Flyers: René Casselly & Peter Tihanyi
Evil Devils: “Evil” Jared Hasselhoff & Toni Harting
The Blood Brothers: Mathias Mester & Erkan Sulcani
The Prankensteiner: Simon Gosejohann & Axel Tischer
René Casselly: From ”Ninja Warrior” to Wrestling Champion?
Welcome back, wrestling fans! Today, we have a truly unique guest joining us – former “Let’s Dance” star and “Ninja Warrior” champion René Casselly.René, congratulations on your stunning victory at ProSieben’s “TV Total Celebrity Wrestling” alongside your partner Peter Tihanyi as “The High Flyers”!
René: Thank you! It was an incredible experience. The energy from the crowd was electric, and I honestly had a blast pushing myself physically and creatively in the ring.
Moderator: You certainly stole the show with your acrobatic moves, especially that breathtaking somersault from the top rope. where you nervous pulling that off live in front of such a large audience?
René: You know,preparing for “Ninja Warrior” taught me to handle pressure and trust my training. I felt confident in my abilities, but there’s always a touch of adrenaline when you’re flying through the air!
Moderator: prosieben’s foray into celebrity wrestling seems to have been a major success. There’s already massive demand for a sequel, with fans even clamoring for revenge matches in 2026. How do you feel about the possibility of returning to the ring?
René: Honestly, the response from the fans has been overwhelming. I see the passion for the show and the desire for more. If the chance presents itself, I’d be excited to step back into the ring and test myself again.
Moderator: You’re known as an accomplished athlete specializing in physical feats. What was the biggest surprise about transitioning to the world of professional wrestling?
René:
It’s definitely more than just physical strength and agility. Wrestling is a performance art, and storytelling plays a crucial role.Collaborating with Peter to create a compelling narrative and engage the audience was a new and exciting challenge.
Moderator:
we saw some impressive tag team duos at “TV Total Celebrity Wrestling,” each with their unique style.
Who do you think posed the biggest threat to your championship run?
René:
Every team brought something special to the table. “The Reckbreakers” with fabian Hambüchen were formidable opponents, and “The Evil Devils” certainly lived up to their name. But I think our biggest asset was our synergy as a team. Peter and I had great chemistry, and we trusted each other completely.
Moderator:
You’ve conquered ”Ninja Warrior” and now the wrestling ring.What’s next for René casselly?
René:
I’m always up for a challenge! I’m focusing on acting projects right now, but who knows what the future holds. Perhaps another adventure awaits in the world of sport entertainment?
Moderator:
It’s been an absolute pleasure chatting with you, René. Thank you for sharing your insights and exciting us about the future of “TV Total Celebrity Wrestling.”
René:
The pleasure was all mine!
Moderator:
Now, I want to hear from you, our viewers! What did you think about ProSieben’s ”TV Total Celebrity Wrestling”? Who were your favorite tag teams, and who would you like to see in a rematch? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
