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Pro Wrestler

2011•1h 16m•8.0/10
Documentary

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8.0/10(2)

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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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Carrie Archer-Spina

Herself

Justin Roberts

Justin Roberts

JT Roberts

Austin Jenkins

Austin Jenkins

Adam Cole

Samuel Alton Johnston

Samuel Alton Johnston

Himself

Ryan Cluney

Ryan McBride

Danielle Roberts

Herself

Gregory Skipper

Greg Excellent

Joe Spina

Core

Teddy Stigma

Himself

Richard Swann

Richard Swann

Himself

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