Is Heels based on a true story?

Is Heels based on a true story?

The Real-Life Wrestlers Who Inspired “Heels” and How They Helped Give the Starz Series Authenticity. “I grew up a huge fan of the big promotions and then inevitably would end up going to one of these small things in and around the South,” said Michael Waldron, creator, writer, and executive producer of Heels.

What year does Heels take place?

But then we get the influx of modern tech at weird moments. Jack studies wrestling promos on his smart phone and plays with drones to capture better footage in the ring. So…Heels is set in 2021.

Will there be a season 2 for Heels?

Season 2 of the Starz original wrestling drama Heels was renewed on November 3, 2021. Will premiere on October 9, 2022.

Are there only 6 episodes of Heels?

Heels season 1 has a total of eight episodes and the finale is scheduled to air on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 9 pm ET on STARZ.

Did Heels skip a week?

When does Heels return with new episodes? The good news is that Heels is only taking one week off. The final two episodes of the season will air uninterrupted. Heels Episode 7 will air in its usual 9 p.m. ET timeslot on Sunday, October 3, followed by the season finale on Sunday, October 10.

Why are villains called Heels?

The term “heel” is derived from an old early 1900’s term meaning “despicable or contemptible person.” They are the bad guys who do underhanded things to get “heat” which just means boos.