Beyond the Mat

Oct 22, 1999 | IMDB 7.3

102 min Watch Now

Documentary

A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

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Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon, Aurelian Smith Jr., Jesse Ventura, Noelle Foley, Barry W. Blaustein, Michael Manna, Scott Levy, Mark Calaway

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