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WWF: Before They Were Superstars (2002)

In no-holds-barred interviews, backed up with tons of exclusive footage, learn what Kurt Angle, Stacy Keibler, Christian, Edge, Lita, Spike Dudley, Mighty Molly, the Hardy Boyz, Bradshaw, William Regal, and Billy Gunn did before joining the WWF and becoming world-famous celebrities and WWF superstars. Which two WWF Superstars have been best friends since sixth grade? Who preceded his WWF career as a bull rider in a rodeo? Which WWF Superstar has pursued a show biz career since the age of 3? DVD extras include rings debuts and early matches as well as Edge & Christian's winter fun, Bradshaw's bear wrestling days, Spike's hardcore childhood, and a story where Kurt Angle gets 50 cents.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Stacy KeiblerStacy KeiblerHerself
  • Photo of Kurt AngleKurt AngleHimself
  • Photo of Jason ResoJason ResoChristian
  • Photo of Amy DumasAmy DumasLita
  • Photo of Adam CopelandAdam CopelandEdge
  • Photo of Matt HysonMatt HysonSpike Dudley
  • Photo of Nora BenshoofNora BenshoofHerself
  • Photo of Jeff HardyJeff HardyHimself
  • Photo of Matthew HardyMatthew HardyHimself
  • Photo of John LayfieldJohn LayfieldHimself

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