Robot Combat League is a real-life ‘Pacific Rim’ game show where bots destroy each other


Robot Combat League
Robot Combat League

Taking ultra-modern times into a whole new level is Robot Combat League, a one-of-a-kind game of wits and brute force. By combining tremendous human will and the super strength of machines, this is an ultimate showcase of first-class action. With 12 equally deserving teams, each composed of a “robo-jockey”- the fighter, and a “robo-tech” – the robotics engineer.

This scene from Robot Combat League looks like it was taken straight out of the science fiction movie 'Pacific Rim' or "Reel Steel"
This scene from Robot Combat League looks like it was taken straight out of the science fiction movie ‘Pacific Rim’ or “Reel Steel”

Wearing exo-suits allows the human controllers dictate the machine’s movements, these fighters crash, collide and basically take to destroy each other to provide exhilarating action to viewers. The participants come from extremely diverse backgrounds – witness a race car driver, a National Guard pilot, even an Olympian (among others) take the stage.

Robot Combat League is hosted by Chris Jerico from WWE
Robot Combat League is hosted by Chris Jerico from WWE

There are a dozen robots, each with its unique look and power features. Each fight consists of three rounds, with the winner advancing to the next match.

Hosted by Chris Jericho, a professional wrestler, Robot Combat League finally invades Asian television through AXN.

Awaiting the grand champion is $100,000.

Chris Jericho looks good for his age
Chris Jericho looks good for his age

Robot Combat League premieres on January 11, Mon – Wed, 7:55 PM.

AXN is seen on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, Gsat Channel 12, SKYCable Channel 49.

(photos: AXN Networks Phils., Inc.)

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