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Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler

Jun 27, 2006 | IMDB 5

8 min Watch Now

Documentary

"Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler" features an obscure, yet extremely dedicated wrestler on the independent circuit in Tennessee. This "shoot interview" was filmed and edited in the style of a documentary.

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