Beyond the Mat (1999)
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Top billed cast
Mick FoleySelf - Mankind
Terry FunkSelf
Vince McMahonSelf
Aurelian Smith Jr.Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jesse VenturaSelf
Noelle FoleySelf (uncredited)
Barry W. BlausteinNarrator
Michael MannaStevie Richards
Scott LevyRaven
Mark CalawaySelf - The Undertaker
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