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WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-01-01
98%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
Overview:
The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its ultimate end, carving an unforgettable legacy in the annals of sports-entertainment history.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Hickenbottom
Self
Verne Gagne
Self
Nick Bockwinkel
Self
Larry Hennig
Self
Greg Gagne
Self
Scott Hall
Self
Jim Raschke
Self
Jesse Ventura
Self
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The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its ultimate end, carving an unforgettable legacy in the annals of sports-entertainment history.
Release Date
2006-01-01
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9.8
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