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Being 500: A Professional Wrestling Documentary
Being 500: A Professional Wrestling Documentary

Being 500: A Professional Wrestling Documentary

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Documentary

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Every year, Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine puts out a list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world. This is the story of number 500, the worst of the best. The pain of professional wresting meeting the reality of life.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

114 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 September 2024

Country

Cast

Dustin McHale

Dustin McHale

Self

Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson

Self

Killian McMurphy

Killian McMurphy

Self

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