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Pro Wrestler

Jul 15, 2011

1h 16m

★ 8.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Pro Wrestler Trailers

Cast

Herself

Carrie Archer-Spina

JT Roberts

Justin Roberts

Adam Cole

Austin Jenkins

Himself

Samuel Alton Johnston

Ryan McBride

Ryan Cluney

Herself

Danielle Roberts

Greg Excellent

Gregory Skipper

Core

Joe Spina

Himself

Teddy Stigma

Himself

Richard Swann

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