More comments good stuff,

With regard to traditional Robot Wars format, great I don't think personally we will see a Robot Wars series8, the old format may continue in some way this thread is looking at what may occur if there is a new Robot Wars type show. The idea is to storm ideas and not discount anything, hope that helps.

With regard to Feathers, I do believe there is mileage in this, and am surprised some people haven't started up something. I'm thinking of an internet type show done by people with feathers, I would happily join in, a few Go-Pro type cameras, venues as discussed, and do it yourselves. The only thing I would advise is go slow and steady so no full combat on the first few shows and BE SAFE!! anyone interested?
(If you like it I would ask only you start another thread in the feathers section.)

Comments about feathers great, big robots boring. points raised and understood by all. You've "vented your spleen" now lets move on.

I'm thinking of fight formats

what do you think are the most TV friendly types.

1/ 1 on 1 fight Battle Bots type format.
2/ 4 or more in the arena together free for all.
3/ 4 or more in tag teams,
4/ 4 or more in inhalation comp,
5/ endurance combat. (remember the shows would be edited)
6/ endurance combat against unspecified arena enemies. (A sort of Maze runner)
7/ combat and racing combined, you have to Finnish the race first but you have to stop your opponents anyway you can (Death Race 2 I haven't seen it but that type of thing)
8/ you think of something!
Remember I don't want to know what you like but what you think would work best on TV.