Biography: Louis Vincent "Captain Lou" Albano was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, manager and actor. He was active as a professional wrestler from 1953 until 1969, then he became a manager, until 1995. Throughout his 42-year career, Albano guided 15 different tag teams and four singles competitors to championship gold. Albano was part of the "Triumvirate of Terror," a threesome of nefarious WWF managers that also included The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Freddie Blassie. The trio would be fixtures in the company for a decade, until the Grand Wizard's death in 1983. A unique showman, with an elongated beard, rubber band facial piercings, and loud outfits, Albano was the forefather of the 1980s Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. Collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Albano helped usher in wrestling's crossover success with a mainstream audience. Capitalizing on his success, he later ventured into Hollywood with various television, film, and music projects. He became well-known to a new generation of fans as the actor and voice of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In 1953, Albano married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Tango. The marriage lasted 56 years, until his death. Albano has been noted by several others for his faithfulness to his wife, a rare characteristic in the on-the-road world of 1970s and 1980s professional wrestling. Albano released his autobiography, Often Imitated, Never Duplicated, on July 20, 2008 through his website. The book includes a foreword by Cyndi Lauper. The other Albano siblings are Vincent, George, Eleanor, and Carl, all of whom became teachers. Albano's brother, Carl, taught health for 32 years at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and was head of the Ridgewood High health department from 1974 until 2001. Carl's students have noted that he used his brother Lou as an example of the difference between crazy and unique. George served as the Principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Mount Vernon, New York and often brought Lou in to delight the school's students during their lunch hour. Vincent was an art teacher and lived part-time in a lake house in Connecticut. Eleanor was a music teacher for preschool students in Connecticut and impacts the lives of countless students through music. Albano's son, Carl Albano, has been a member of the Putnam County Legislature since 2011. During the 1990s, Albano shed 150 pounds (70 kg) following a health scare. In May 2005, Albano suffered a heart attack, but later recovered. Albano was sent home from the hospital and again began watching his health. The song "Captain Lou" by Kimya Dawson is dedicated to him. In 1983 the band NRBQ wrote a song about Albano called "Captain Lou." Albano was featured as a singer on that song as well on another called "Boardin' House Pie." Both of these songs appear on NRBQ's Tap Dancin' Bats compilation, their Lou and Q spoken-word comedy record, as well as their out-of-print, hard-to-find single which Albano used to sell at his wrestling matches. Albano died on October 14, 2009 of a heart attack while residing in hospice care.He was 76 years old.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 29, 1933
Deathday: October 14, 2009
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1986-04-17
Overview: Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-04-17
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1985-03-31
Overview: The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-31
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1992-02-28
Overview: A band of would-be terrorists threaten to blow up the Heartbreak Hotel, Providence's most notorious rock club. Featuring extended live performances by The Young Adults and Morris Brock.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-28
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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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2006-11-14
Overview: Tracing the amazing journey of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, whose intense rivalry with Hulk Hogan launched WrestleMania, and his many stops along the way, including WWE, WCW, NWA, Hollywood, and beyond.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-14
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1986-11-21
Overview: M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-21
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1994-12-14
Overview: Join the ghastly Paul Bearer for a chilling journey through some Hits from the Crypt. From Earthquake going one-on-one with Adam Bomb, to The Undertaker facing off against Crush, this Coliseum Home Video Classic features some of the best action from WWE's New Generation!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-14
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1994-10-24
Overview: Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action with WWE's German Fan Favorites II. In this Home Video Classic, you'll see Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart go head-to-head in a Steel Cage Match, Bam Bam Bigelow take on The Undertaker, and much more!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-24
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1986-10-15
Overview: One of the most legendary tag team combinations in WWE history is highlighted in this Home Video Classic celebrating The British Bulldogs. From The Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith competing in singles bouts, to their Tag Team Matches against some formidable duos, relive this exciting team at their finest!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-15
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1986-08-20
Overview: This Home Video Classic celebrates WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth. Witness Elizabeth by Savage's side during these battles against the likes of Hulk Hogan, George 'The Animal' Steele, and many more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-20
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1986-06-06
Overview: The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. In this exclusive presentation, witness André the Giant meet Ernie Ladd in singles competition, Jake "The Snake" Roberts in action against Scott McGhee, and much more!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-06
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2005-05-05
Overview: Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-05
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2004-01-01
Overview: When the head of a mafia clan is perceived to be weakening, his family suffers a series of attacks. It is up to his son, Frankie, to figure out who’s behind the plot before they are all wiped out.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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2003-06-01
Overview: A dark gritty story based on 12 of New York's most dysfunctional and hapless addicts in a controversial recovery program.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-01
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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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2005-09-25
Overview: Just as he's about to graduate, senior classman David Easter gets the shock of his young life when a new teacher invents 13th grade in this comedy. Their longed-for freedom threatened, David and his friends set out to make sure they graduate in the expected four years. Meanwhile, a Hollywood star who missed out on high school arrives on campus and develops a strange relationship with the school's 21-year-old principal.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-25
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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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2000-01-01
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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1980-08-09
Overview: WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-08-09
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2003-08-13
Overview: Documentry about "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-13
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2006-02-07
Overview: A look through the greatest Wrestling managers in history from the 80's, 90's, and 2000 and beyond
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-07
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1985-09-01
Overview: The biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-01
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1986-05-02
Overview: The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-02
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1986-08-20
Overview: The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-20
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1986-06-06
Overview: The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-06
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1996-11-17
Overview: A traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match puts The Rock, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Barry Windham & "Wildman" Marc Mero against Triple H, Goldust, Crush & Jerry "The King" Lawler. The Undertaker faces Mankind with Paul Bearer above the ring in a cage. Shawn Michaels defends the WWE Championship against "Sycho" Sid Vicious. Stone Cold Steve Austin battles Bret "The Hitman" Hart and so much more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-17
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1985-01-01
Overview: Some of the most unusual matches in WWF History.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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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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1985-01-01
Overview: Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
Genres: No genres available
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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1994-03-21
Overview: Cyndi Lauper tours a theme park, meeting strange characters and remembering her past. The film is also illustrated by a collection of Cyndi's pop videos, like "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "Sally's Pigeons".
Genres: Music Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-21
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1985-05-06
Overview: Directed by Richard Donner, it features Cyndi Lauper and the film's cast in a playful, pirate-themed adventure. The video captures the fun and camaraderie of the movie, with energetic performances and cameos from professional wrestlers, making it a memorable piece of 80s pop culture.
Genres: Music Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-06
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1984-10-14
Overview: Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do battle with evil foreigners Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-14
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1986-03-08
Overview: A documentary of the life a Captain Lou Albano, the WWF legend. The story is told by many of his fellow wrestlers like Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-08
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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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2005-06-13
Overview: As the city and it's occupants fall under the control of a Heavy Metal band, "Necrodemon", blood is shed and mass murder ensues. Soon the FBI is brought in, to solve the case. With only a few missing computers to go on, will the FBI be able to crack the case before destruction befalls the city and the world?
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-13
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2004-01-20
Overview: At last, homage is paid to the brains and beauties behind the brawn- the most famous and infamous managers in wrestling history. The men and women you'll see here are the architects of a Superstar's success, and sometimes the designers of their downfall. These Master manipulators will go down in history as the World's Greatest Wrestling Managers: Captain Lou Albano, "Classy" Freddy Blassie, Jim Cornette, Miss Elizabeth, "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Paul Heyman, Sensational Sherri, "Golden Boy" Arnold Skaaland, Sunny, The Grand Wizard and many more!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-20
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1992-08-14
Overview: Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-14
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2011-03-13
Overview: It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch point. For more than 25 years, WrestleMania has hosted the biggest matches, the biggest stars, and the biggest celebrities. Now for the first time ever, the story of WrestleMania is told from its early beginnings through the week-long spectacular it has become, routinely drawing fans from all 50 states and around the world. This documentary feature includes new and insightful interviews from the superstars and creative forces behind the event.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-13
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2006-06-01
Overview: Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Dominick Denucci, Shane Douglas, Balls Mahoney, Missy Hyatt, Raven, Mikey Whipwreck, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Davey O'Hannon, Nikolai Volkoff and many more pro wrestling stars of yesterday and today do battle as they take on the dark forbidden questions that nobody has wanted to ask until now. 3-years in the making, legends never die contains more than 90 minutes of hard hitting interviews and action packed, high flying, heart pounding footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-01
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1996-11-16
Overview: WWF Hall of Fame (1996) was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF on November 16, 1996 from the Marriott Marquis in New York City, New York. The event took place the same weekend as Survivor Series. Due to Vincent J. McMahon's passing in 1984, he was posthumously inducted by the McMahon family.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-16
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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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1999-10-10
Overview: Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October 10, 1999 from the Casino Magic hotel and casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The event was meant to be the first in a series of pay-per-views that would feature popular wrestling stars from the 1980s and early 1990s. The event is considered to be one of the worst wrestling events of all time, and was a critical and financial disaster.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-10
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1984-07-23
Overview: The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and broadcast live on MTV. It took place at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on July 23, 1984. The show was a major event in the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection in the mid-1980s WWF. The main event featured The Fabulous Moolah defending the WWF Women's Championship against Wendi Richter. Richter pinned Moolah to win the Women's Championship. It was the only match of the event that was shown on national television. The entire event was recorded and shown on the Madison Square Garden network however.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-07-23
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1986-08-28
Overview: The Big Event was a Canada-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which took place on August 28, 1986, at the Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The event drew a legitimate crowd of 74,000 fans which was an outdoor attendance record at the time. The event set an attendance record for a wrestling show that would not be beaten until WrestleMania III. The main event heading into the event was between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan and Paul Orndorff for the WWF Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-28
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1994-06-13
Overview: Join your hosts Vince McMahon and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage for in-depth analysis of the 1994 WWE King of The Ring Tournament and a WWE World Tag Team Championship Match!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-13
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1994-06-19
Overview: King of the Ring (1994) was the second annual King of the Ring. It took place on June 19, 1994 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. "King of the Ring" is also the name of the tournament that was the focus of this pay-per-view event. Tournament to crown King of the Ring includes Bam Bam Bigelow, Owen Hart, Razor Ramon, Tatanka, 1-2-3 Kid and more. WWF Champion Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends against Intercontinental Champion Diesel. The Headshrinkers battle Yokozuna & Crush for WWF Tag Team Championship. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-19
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1994-08-29
Overview: Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends the Women’s Championship against Bull Nakano. Irwin R. Schyster & Bam Bam Bigelow face the Headshrinkers. Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage Match against his brother Owen Hart. The Undertaker battles the Undertaker!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-29
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1994-11-23
Overview: Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1994 at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. It was also the last Survivor Series to take place on the traditional Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving Eve date the show had always occupied since its inception. Two main event matches were held; in the first, Bob Backlund faced Bret Hart for the WWF Championship in a submission match. In the other main event, The Undertaker went up against Yokozuna in a casket match. The event also featured three elimination matches and two singles matches. Razor Ramon led The Bad Guys against Diesel's team of The Teamsters. Doink the Clown teamed with three midgets to form Clowns R' Us in a match against The Royal Family, composed of Jerry Lawler and three midgets. Lex Luger led Guts and Glory against the Million Dollar Corporation team, which was managed by Ted DiBiase.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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2010-09-16
Overview: No one is safe in this action filled suspense. Who can you trust, when you don't even recognize yourself anymore?
Genres: Crime Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-16
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2019-07-10
Overview: Japanese-only DVD includes all the music videos released from 1983 through 1995 in chronological order for the first time.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-10
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2014-05-27
Overview:
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-27
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2021-04-25
Overview: Focuses on 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWE's greatest villains. During his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of the antagonist against a who's who of WWE greats, while amassing more than 30 championships.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-04-25
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1985-09-13
Overview: A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are shown.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-13
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1988-03-09
Overview: TV special with Ron Reagan as the owner of the Redeye Express, a nightclub featuring comedy acts, music and celebrities portrayed by the Krofft puppets.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-09
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1973-07-30
Overview: Pedro Morales defends the WWWF Championship against George "The Animal" Steele.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-07-30
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