Movie: The Secret World of Professional Wrestling

Top 6 Billed Cast

Vandal Drummond
Vandal Drummond

Self

Dan Farren
Dan Farren

Self

Phil Lander
Phil Lander

Self

Johnny Legend
Johnny Legend

Self

Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon

Self

Thom Pinto
Thom Pinto

Narrator

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  • Overview

    Documentary covering both the major players in American pro wrestling (WWF and WCW) as well as independent leagues and wrestlers.

  • Release Date

    1998-11-15

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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