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At What Cost? Anatomy of Professional Wrestling

Apr 25, 2015 | IMDB 10

97 min Watch Now

Documentary, Action, Drama

A behind the scenes look into the lives, injuries and sacrifices of professional wrestlers.

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Page Falkinburg Jr., Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Chris Bell, Aurelian Smith Jr., Shelly Martinez, Paul London, John Wisniski Jr., Nora Benshoof, Trevor Mann, Glenn Gilbertti

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