Kayfabe’s resident professor, Jim Cornette is joined by a territory legend to discuss the angles, stars, and stories that put the territory on the map. For the seventh edition Jim Cornette is joined by Terry Funk to discuss all things West Texas wrestling, the Funk family, and the legendary, influential Amarillo territory in “Back to the Territories: Amarillo”.
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Lightbulbs, fire, barbed wire, mousetraps, staple guns, thumbtacks and glass are weapons of choice in The Backyard. This undercover documentary takes you deep into the controversial arena of backyard wrestling where the limits are constantly being tested...and broken. The Backyard follows several backyard wrestlers in different countries as they pursue their dream to become professional wrestlers.
Documentary about CHIKARA's 2016 King of Trios tournament
A rare glimpse into the legendary career of wrestling icon, Vampiro, as he grapples with his demons and life after fame. Straight from one of wrestling's most outspoken characters, this is a candid look beyond the ring.
British legend Adrian Street reflects on his life and career in and out of the ring.
This intimate and revealing documentary follows professional wrestler, Cody Rhodes, from leaving the WWE to his eventual return to WrestleMania and his journey chasing the WWE championship一a feat his father, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, never accomplished.
This remarkable edition of the Guest Booker series was voted one of the best DVDs of 2009 in the Wrestling Observer when released on DVD, and now for the first time you can get it On Demand! What could have been remembered as pro wrestling’s most complelling storyline, has come to be known as the sport’s biggest blown opportunity. The WCW Invasion angle fell short of expectations and the wrestling world watched WWE swallow WCW without fanfare. Jim Cornette has a thing or twenty to say about that! One of wrestling’s most outspoken and creative minds attacks this edition of Guest Booker with unmatched vigor in this nearly 3 hour show. Watch Jim turn the tepid Invasion into a flaming hot angle as he books in remarkable detail with extensive explanation for each move.
A look into the life and career of the legendary wrestler Antonio Inoki
A look at the raucous underground UK wrestling scene. We follow Grado, starry-eyed wrestling superfan turned semi-pro wrestler, as he gears up for the biggest night of his life: A title fight for Glasgow's hedonistic Insane Championship Wrestling belt.
Ten years after his retirement, 'death-match' wrestler Nick Mondo is distressed to find a new generation mimicking his former self destructive antics.
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
Known as one of the wrestling world's most fearless figures, West Virginian native Dylan "The Necro Butcher" Summers has made his name competing in brutal hardcore matches, often involving items such as barbed wire, light tubes or worse. Featuring a compilation of bone-crushing matches, career highlights and the first interview the Butcher has ever granted, this documentary offers a rare glimpse inside the mind of a true madman.
Behold La Lucha, a "roller derby gone awry" type of sport -- but without the skates -- that calls drag queens, transvestites, mobsters and a menagerie of other characters its fans. But what is it, exactly? This fascinating documentary answers that burning question and more as it examines how this strange duck first came to be and how it grew to become a cult hit, capturing the imagination of audiences far and wide.
An award winning documentary pulls back the curtain to reveal the secret inner workings of an independent wrestling show, featuring the Iron Sheik and Bullet Bob Armstrong, as it rolls into a small town in Alabama for a one night show on a hot, muggy summer's evening.
A PBS documentary shot in the "famous Portland Sports Arena" in the mid 70's. Although the film centers around a feud between the Iron Sheik and Dutch Savage, which culminates in a coal miner's glove match, there are also cameo appearances by other wrestlers such as Jimmy Snuka, Jesse Ventura, etc. Plus it interviews people in the crowd who come to the matches every week, including a few sweet old ladies.
Damian Abraham goes to Delaware to get an inside look at one of the most violent forms of professional wrestling in the world. Deathmatch is an ultra-violent style of wrestling that includes makeshift weapons, light bulb tubes, and barbed wire to ensure a maximum amount of bloodletting.
Hard Knocks dives deep into this bizarre fusion of sport and theatre in order to uncover the true art of professional wrestling; blending combat and athleticism with drama and showmanship to captivate the minds of the audience, suspending any disbelief that what they are seeing is not real. Although you can hardly epitomize it as simply "real" or "fake", there is no denying the tremendous skill and aptitude required of each performer. Yet despite this and the often harsh realities of each match, to most people, professional wrestling is a laughing stock. Director Arthur Cauty interviews wrestlers, referees and promoters alike, with world famous stars of the WWE aligning with the stars of tomorrow to voice their opinions, revealing startling truths about this illusive business. This film will shock and astound, leaving you with a new found respect for professional wrestling and the men and women who dedicate their lives and bodies to this obscure art form.
A new documentary about the strange and sometimes secretive world of pro wrestling, both inside and outside the squared circle. For six years, Mark Ezovski followed three individuals to explore the strange, fascinating and secretive world of professional wrestling. The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling is not a film about wrestling but a film about three individuals following their dreams. It is a funny, sad and ultimately uplifting portrait of life outside of the squared circle.
Go behind the scenes into the strange world of pro wrestling. Find out why these men are more than athletes, and more like actors. Revealed are the tricks of the trade and the secrets to putting on a good show.
"619" isn't just San Diego's area code, it's WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio's signature move, recalling his hometown. Join Rey for this special journey from his humble "619" beginnings...to his days in WCW...to his high-flyin' WWE career. Rey takes us to Mexico, where he first began training. Get Rey's unique perspectives on his fiercest rivals in the business. For the first time anywhere, Rey's family members and WWE Superstars help profile the most acrobatic and unique performer in WWE today.
Chris Baldyga is a gym manager by day and independent professional wrestler, The Iron Eagle, by night. Chris talks about about his childhood dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, how he developed his wrestling character, and gives us a behind the scenes look at the independent pro wrestling circuit.