Movie: Battles Bouts and Brawls: The Story of Pro Wrestling in Detroit and the Surrounding Areas

Top 5 Billed Cast

Ed Farhat
Ed Farhat

Bobo Brazil
Bobo Brazil

Rob Szatkowski
Rob Szatkowski

Terry Brunk
Terry Brunk

Terry Gerin
Terry Gerin

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