The Wrestling Queen

Nov 1, 1973

1h 13m

★ 6.0

She's Big. She Beautiful She'll Do Anything To Win.

Overview

This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career of 23 year old Vivian Vachon during her first professional tour, and the wrestling legends she shares the ring with. Through interviews with wrestling superstars, the promoters, the fans, and the critics, Wrestling Queen will give you a snapshot of a rarely seen part of 70’s culture, along with a healthy dose of wrestling nostalgia!

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Harnell-Independent

The Wrestling Queen Trailers

Cast

Vivian Vachon

Mad Dog Vachon

Maurice Vachon

Paul Vachon

Self (The Father)

Ferdinand Vachon

Self

Leroy McGuirk

Self

LeRoy Neiman

Bonnie Watson

Vicki Williams

Debbie Johnson

Emile Dupree

Emile Duprée

Rapapapotski

Walter Allen

Killer Kowalski

Walter Kowalski

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