Movie: WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Hickenbottom
Michael Hickenbottom

Self

Verne Gagne
Verne Gagne

Self

Nick Bockwinkel
Nick Bockwinkel

Self

Larry Hennig
Larry Hennig

Self

Greg Gagne
Greg Gagne

Self

Curt Hennig
Curt Hennig

Self

Scott Hall
Scott Hall

Self

Robert Remus
Robert Remus

Self

Jim Raschke
Jim Raschke

Self

Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura

Self

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    The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its ultimate end, carving an unforgettable legacy in the annals of sports-entertainment history.

  • Release Date

    2006-01-01

  • Average

    9.8

  • Rating:

    4.9 starts
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    English
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