Professional wrestling is known for its spectacle, and the French promotion Catch As Catch Can (CACC) recently added to that legacy. The company held its Sur L’Éau event on a floating ring positioned on the Canal de Saint-Quentin in Proville, France.

The entire show, including a full battle royal, took place on the aquatic platform. One of the participants, MBM, captured the spirit of the event by posting a clip online with the fun caption “PLOUF MANIA,” a nod to the French word for “splash.”

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While a floating ring is a rare sight, CACC isn’t the first company to trade the canvas for the waves. History shows a few daring promotions have experimented with water-based matches.

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As early as 1952, the iconic Gorgeous George grappled with Masked Marvel on a float at Seattle’s Aqua Theater. Japan’s infamous FMW (Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling) promotion also held a battle royal where being eliminated meant taking a swim back to land.

Many fans will also remember WCW‘s Spring Break editions of WCW Nitro. These poolside shows created many memorable moments, none more famous than Kevin Nash powerbombing The Giant and then casually diving into the pool.

Events like Sur L’Éau continue a fun tradition of taking wrestling out of the arena and into unexpected environments, creating a unique viewing experience.

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