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Passion and Pain: An Inside Look at Independent Wrestling

Passion and Pain: An Inside Look at Independent Wrestling

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Documentary

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"Passion And Pain" is a documentary film that introduces the audience to the intricacies of attempting to become a professional wrestler in a harsh entertainment world. Showcasing the grueling lifestyle of local wrestlers in the Phoenix Metropolitan area in Arizona and in California. The passion that the wrestlers have for the wrestling business, and the pain that they experience due to injuries and personal sacrifice.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

26 September 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Janezic

John Janezic

Himself

Christine Mclennan

Christine Mclennan

Herself

James Mclennan

James Mclennan

Himself

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