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Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas

This is the story that has been decades in the making. Filled with extras galore.

2014•1h 15m
Documentary

A documentary spanning the decades of wrestling in the metro Detroit area from the 1950s through today with interviews and segments with the legends and greats of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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Independent News Service

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ed Farhat

Ed Farhat

Bobo Brazil

Rob Szatkowski

Rob Szatkowski

Terry Brunk

Terry Brunk

Terry Gerin

Terry Gerin

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