The Backyard(2002)
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.
Movie: The Backyard
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Video Trailer The Backyard
Video: The Backyard - Backyard Wrestling Documentary - Paul Hough/2002
The Backyard - Backyard Wrestling Documentary - Paul Hough/2002
The Backyard - Deleted Scene 1 - Rob Van Dam
The Backyard - Deleted Scene 2 - TCW
The Backyard - Deleted Scene Part 3 - Modesto Kids
The Backyard - Directors Commentary (Featuring Paul Hough, The Lizard and Scar)
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The Backyard - Backyard Wrestling Documentary - Paul Hough/2002 - Clip
The Backyard - Deleted Scene 1 - Rob Van Dam - Clip
The Backyard - Deleted Scene 2 - TCW - Clip
The Backyard - Deleted Scene Part 3 - Modesto Kids - Clip
The Backyard - Directors Commentary (Featuring Paul Hough, The Lizard and Scar) - Clip
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