Pro Wrestler
Jul 15, 2011 | IMDB 8
76 min Watch NowDocumentary
Pro Wrestler is a documentary about the unique subculture surrounding Independent Professional Wrestling. The piece follows 5 Wrestlers at different points in their careers. Filmmaker Kenny Johnson embedded himself in the 'fake' world of wrestling and filmed over 50 hours of footage. Yes, wrestling is a fake sport that's predetermined. But its very real to the guys that love it and do it.
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Supermen: A Story of British Wrestlers
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Running the Ropes
History & Tradition: The Story of The National Wrestling Alliance
Exposed!: Pro Wrestling's Greatest Secrets
The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story
Nixon Newell: First Female of Fight Club
The Other Side of the Ring
The Price of Fame
Biography: Shawn Michaels
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
At What Cost? Anatomy of Professional Wrestling
Regina – Queen of the Ring
Fake It So Real
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IMDB 5.2 | Sep , 2019
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IMDB 6.5 | Apr , 2017
A professional gamer teams up with a coworker to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a pro-wrestler.Inside Wrestling School
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A look at one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the United States, professional wrestling.Angle
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IMDB 6 | Jun , 2005
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IMDB 0 | May , 2011
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IMDB 8 | May , 2021
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IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 2015
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.At What Cost? Anatomy of Professional Wrestling
IMDB 10 | Apr , 2015
A behind the scenes look into the lives, injuries and sacrifices of professional wrestlers.Regina – Queen of the Ring
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2024
Regina is a young feminist wrestler who fights men to become an international star. However, the true battle in wrestling takes place outside the ring – in the story team meetings.Fake It So Real
IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 2012
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