Biography: Jesse "The Body" Ventura (born James George Janos) is an American politician, actor, and retired professional wrestler. After achieving fame in WWE, he served as the 38th governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. He was elected governor with the Reform Party and is the party's only candidate to win a major government office. Ventura was a member of the United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team during the Vietnam War. After leaving the military, he embarked on a professional wrestling career as a heel from 1975 to 1986, taking the ring name "Jesse 'the Body' Ventura." He had a lengthy tenure in WWE as a performer and color commentator and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004. In addition to wrestling, Ventura pursued an acting career, appearing in films such as Predator and The Running Man. Ventura entered politics in 1991 when he was elected mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a position he held until 1995. He was the Reform Party candidate in the 1998 Minnesota gubernatorial election, running a low-budget campaign centered on grassroots events and unusual advertising that urged citizens not to "vote for politics as usual". In a major upset, Ventura defeated both the Democratic and Republican nominees. Amid internal fights for control over the party, Ventura left the Reform Party a year after taking office and served the remainder of his term as a member of the Independence Party of Minnesota. Since holding public office, Ventura has referred to himself as a "statesman" instead of a politician. As governor, Ventura oversaw reforms of Minnesota's property tax as well as the state's first sales tax rebate. Other initiatives he took included construction of the METRO Blue Line light rail in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and income tax cuts. Ventura did not run for reelection. After leaving office in 2003, he became a visiting fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has since hosted a number of political television shows on RT America and Ora TV, and written several books. Ventura has been a prominent figure in third-party politics, having repeatedly floated the idea of running for President of the United States as an independent candidate. In late April 2020, Ventura endorsed the Green Party in the 2020 presidential election and showed interest in running for its nomination. He officially joined the Green Party of Minnesota on May 2. On May 7, he confirmed he would not run. The Alaskan division of the Green Party nominated Ventura without his involvement, causing the national party to disown it for abandoning its nominee, Howie Hawkins. Early life
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Birthday: July 15, 1951
Deathday: N/A
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1987-06-12
Overview: A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-12
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1987-11-13
Overview: By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-13
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1990-09-14
Overview: It's been some time since Father Jebedaiah Mayii exorcised the Devil from little Nancy Aglet, who is now grown up with a husband and two children of her own. But the prince of darkness wants to go a second round and has returned to repossess her! With Father Mayii unwilling to help, Father Luke Brophy tries his best to help Nancy, even when TV's Ernest Weller plans to air the exorcism live on TV.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-14
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1993-10-08
Overview: Simon Phoenix, a violent criminal cryogenically frozen in 1996, escapes during a parole hearing in 2032 in the utopia of San Angeles. Police are incapable of dealing with his violent ways and turn to his captor, who had also been cryogenically frozen after being wrongfully accused of killing 30 innocent people while apprehending Phoenix.
Genres: Crime Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-08
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1999-10-22
Overview: Beyond the Mat is a 1999 professional wrestling documentary, directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The movie focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, especially Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The film heavily focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), often criticizing it and its chairman Vince McMahon. It also follows Extreme Championship Wrestling, it's rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organisations.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-22
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1994-03-30
Overview: After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys back the team.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-30
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1990-12-18
Overview: An alien policeman comes to Earth to hunt down a renegade of his own race.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-18
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1989-06-02
Overview: Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-02
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2009-03-15
Overview: Controversial radio host Alex Jones presents his case that Obama was not the beacon of hope he was portrayed as, but rather just another cog in the immoral government & corporate regime.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-15
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2006-01-01
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.
Genres: Documentary History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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1993-01-30
Overview: Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-30
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1983-12-25
Overview: The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a main event between AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel and Mad Dog Vachon.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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2010-09-01
Overview: In this tough-as-nails, coming-of-age comedy, high school valedictorian Chris Johnson's plans for an Ivy League future are suddenly derailed by an unfortunate chem lab explosion. In order to keep the mishap off his permanent record, Chris must attend - and survive - Saturday detention under the watchful eye of the woodshop teacher (Jesse Ventura), an ex-Army Ranger who's more than a little rough around the edges. While dealing with hilarious complications involving his misfit classmates, including the nerds, the tomboy, the stoner and the bully-from-hell, Chris has just one goal in mind: to make it through the day...without coming unglued!
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-01
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1989-09-01
Overview: A con-artist meets a tough fighter and sees him as her ticket to a better life. The two make an agreement and head off to New Orleans to arrange a match with "the man" - the mysterious king of bare-knuckled boxing. There are no rules for this fight...one man wins when the other dies.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-01
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1977-01-01
Overview: A PBS documentary shot in the "famous Portland Sports Arena" in the mid 70's. Although the film centers around a feud between the Iron Sheik and Dutch Savage, which culminates in a coal miner's glove match, there are also cameo appearances by other wrestlers such as Jimmy Snuka, Jesse Ventura, etc. Plus it interviews people in the crowd who come to the matches every week, including a few sweet old ladies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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1992-06-20
Overview: WCW Beach Blast '92 took place on June 20, 1992 and emanated from The Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. The main event was a WCW World Tag Team Championship match featuring the Steiner Brothers defending against the Miracle Violence Connection (Terry Gordy & Steve Williams). Other primary matches were Ricky Steamboat versus Rick Rude in a 30 minute Iron Man Challenge match, Sting vs Cactus Jack in a Falls Count Anywhere match, and Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Nikita Koloff versus The Dangerous Alliance with Ole Anderson as the special guest referee. There were 3 undercard matches as well as a bikini contest between Missy Hyatt and Madusa.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-20
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2011-06-10
Overview: A documentary concerning the views of those in the movie industry, pertaining to the subject of 9/11.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-10
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2014-02-16
Overview: The hard drinking grandson of a legendary labor leader gets arrested for drunk driving. He decides to run for Governor against the corrupt prosecuting attorney.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-16
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1991-01-26
Overview: Tricky Rick MacDonald and Billy The Body Youngblood are two of the best wrestlers in the country. They are told to take a dive by the wife of a promoter. If they don't, she will make sure they are blackballed from wrestling. When they don't do what she says, they are fired immediately. They try many jobs without any success. When they stop a grocery store robbery, they get the idea to be cops. So begins a new chapter in the life of this tag team. Bad guys, watch out!!!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-26
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2006-10-17
Overview: The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-17
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1983-12-25
Overview: All your favorite AWA stars compete on Christmas Night
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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1987-01-01
Overview: Bob Uecker hosted this show in the mid to late 1980's, featuring sports bloopers and comedy with Mr. Baseball himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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1985-03-01
Overview: Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-01
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2024-01-16
Overview: 25 years after the pro wrestler shocked the world when elected Governor of Minnesota, it's high time to explore the people, values and experiences that shaped him.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-16
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2022-09-04
Overview: Chronicling the making of the first WrestleMania when Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, and others took over Madison Square Garden and created this wrestling event.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-04
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1987-05-01
Overview: Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-01
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1988-08-27
Overview: Hulk-a-mania is still running wild against his biggest challenger ever.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-27
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1985-01-01
Overview: The best action that the WWF has to offer.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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1989-11-01
Overview: An in-depth look into the true meaning of Hulkamania through the eyes of fans, comrades, opponents including an exclusive interview with Hulk Hogan himself.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-01
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1986-01-01
Overview: Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Great Tag Team action! The British Bulldogs - send tremors through the squared circle! The Killer Bees - their sting can paralyze any opponent!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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1986-10-15
Overview: The best of the WWE superstars in and out of the ring brought to you by Coliseum Home Video!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-15
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1989-07-19
Overview: The newest, the hottest, THE BEST of WWE!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-19
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1991-10-04
Overview: An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop.
Genres: Crime Thriller Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-04
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1985-01-01
Overview: WWF Wrestling bloopers.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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1985-01-01
Overview: Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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2015-11-30
Overview: As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-30
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1985-09-22
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring The Magnificent Muraco and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in a Lumberjack Match.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-22
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1988-01-24
Overview: Twenty top Superstars compete in the first-ever Royal Rumble match. See all your favorites including Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "The Natural" Butch Reed and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat faces "Ravishing" Rick Rude and much more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-24
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2021-05-13
Overview: A documentary about legendary wrestler and all around supervillain Baron von Raschke by director Philip Harder.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-13
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1988-12-02
Overview: When the incompetent Lieutenant Frank Drebin seeks the ruthless killer of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-02
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2017-02-02
Overview: A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the brash audacity of the bid, combined with the personalities and charisma of Ebersol and McMahon and the marketing behemoths of their respective companies -- NBC and WWE -- captured headlines and a sense of undeniable anticipation about what was to come.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-02
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2004-03-12
Overview: On March 13th 2004 - the night before Wrestlemania XX - World Wrestling Entertainment held a very special ceremony to induct 11 legends, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Don Muraco, Big John Studd, The Junkyard Dog, "Superstar" Billy Graham, Sgt. Slaughter, Tito Santana, Harley Race, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Pete Rose, into its hallowed Hall of Fame. These are highlights of that ceremony.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-12
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1997-06-20
Overview: Batman and Robin deal with relationship issues while preventing Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from attacking Gotham City.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-20
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2012-01-01
Overview: Colorful and influential Superstar. Groundbreaking television commentator. Navy SEAL and Vietnam veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Jesse Ventura has been all these things during his amazing career. His election in 1998 was the political news story of the year, and from 1999 to 2002, he was one of the most-talked-about public figures in America. Prior to that, of course, "The Body" made his name punishing opponents on the mat and trash-talking on the mic.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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2018-04-10
Overview: An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-10
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2009-02-10
Overview: The phrase Saturday Night s Main Event means the biggest WWE Superstars of the 80s and 90s fighting memorable battles along with humorous and unique vignettes. For the first time ever, the greatest matches in the 18-year history of the event come to DVD with The Best of Saturday Night s Main Event. This 3-disc set includes more than 30 matches, as well as humorous vignettes, interviews, and Superstar recollections of what Saturday Night s Main Event meant to them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-10
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1983-04-24
Overview: American Wrestling Association supercard on April 24th, 1983.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-04-24
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1986-06-06
Overview: Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-06
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1986-03-01
Overview: A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-01
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1988-08-29
Overview: WWE SummerSlam was the first annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event. It was produced by the World Wrestling Federation and took place on August 29, 1988 in Madison Square Garden, located in New York, New York. The PPV was created to help the company compete against rival promotion World Championship Wrestling. It was one of the first four annual pay-per-view events produced by the WWF. The main match of the preliminary bouts was the WWF Intercontinental Championship match between The Ultimate Warrior and the reigning champion The Honky Tonk Man. The Ultimate Warrior won the match in approximately thirty seconds to end the longest Intercontinental Championship reign. The main event was a match pitting The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) against their long-time rivals, The Mega Bucks (Ted DiBiase and André the Giant). Hogan and Savage won the match after Miss Elizabeth distracted the special guest referee by removing her skirt to reveal a bikini bottom.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-29
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1986-04-07
Overview: Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-04-07
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1989-08-28
Overview: SummerSlam (1989) was the second annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on August 28, 1989 in the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The main event was a tag team match between The Mega-Maniacs (WWF Champion Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake) and the team of Randy Savage and Zeus. The main matches on the undercard were Ted DiBiase versus Jimmy Snuka, Ultimate Warrior versus Rick Rude for the WWF Intercontinental Championship[4] and Jim Duggan and Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus André the Giant and The Twin Towers (Akeem and Big Boss Man).
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-28
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1999-08-22
Overview: WWE's annual Summer Spectacular features Triple H, Mankind, and Stone Cold Steve Austin colliding in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship with Jesse "The Body" Ventura as special guest referee. The Undertaker & Big Show battle X-Pac & Kane. Plus, The Rock, Ken Shamrock, Chris Jericho and much more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-22
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2003-12-10
Overview: In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoing Walt hopes to one day become a famous actor, shy Bob prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When a fading Hollywood actress, Cher, decides to get her show "Honey and the Beaze" cancelled, she hires Walt -- and his brotherly appendage -- as her costars. But their addition surprisingly achieves the opposite.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-10
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1997-07-14
Overview: Summer Flashback! was a USA Network Special that aired July 14th, 1997. The special highlighted the previous summer events primarily focusing on the SummerSlam shows that started in 1988.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-14
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2004-08-10
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the 1987 sci-fi/action film that has since become one of the modern classics, about a team of special forces soldiers who find themselves being stalked and killed by a hunter from another world. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, who relate their experiences in bringing this film to life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-10
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2024-12-14
Overview: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will go head-to-head with Kevin Owens as Saturday Night's Main Event returns to NBC. Plus World Tag Team Champion Finn Bálor will face "The Ring General" Gunther for the World Heavyweight Title. The Women's World Championship will be on the line when Liv Morgan defends her title against IYO SKY.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-14
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1993-02-21
Overview: SuperBrawl III took place on February 21, 1993 from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. This event marked the return of Ric Flair to WCW. The main event was Big Van Vader defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Sting in a White Castle of Fear Strap match. The Great Muta defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes defended the WCW U.S. Heavyweight Championship against Maxx Payne. Other matches include The Rock N' Roll Express vs The Heavenly Bodies (from Smokey Mountain Wrestling), Cactus Jack vs Paul Orndorff in a Falls-Count-Anywhere match, "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith vs "Wild" Bill irwin, and Chris Benoit vs. 2 Cold Scorpio.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-21
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2001-12-21
Overview: When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
Genres: Comedy Romance Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-21
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