Fred Ottman
Also Known As: Tugboat, Typhoon, The Shockmaster, Big Bubba the Belt Collector, U.S. Steel, Big Man Steel, Tugboat Thomas, The Super Shockmaster, Tugboat Tanna
Biography: Fred Ottman is a retired American professional wrestler best known as Tugboat or Typhoon, and for teaming with John "Earthquake" Tenta as The Natural Disasters in the World Wrestling Federation. Ottman is also well known for his infamous Shockmaster gimmick in World Championship Wrestling. In WWF, he is a one-time Tag Team Champion. Personal life Ottman retired from wrestling after WCW folded in 2001. Ottman was one of the participants of the 20 Man Gimmick Battle Royal match at WrestleMania X-Seven as Tugboat. He now lives in Lakeland, Florida and works as a safety manager for Gaffin Industrial Services, a building cleaning service. He also coaches the little league team of his two sons and daughter, Berkley, Beau, and Bailey.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Birthday: August 10, 1956
Age: 68 years old
Gender: Male
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WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
Overview: The Most Gruesome Grudge Matches of All Time!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-16
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2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Overview: Prepare yourself for the best battle ever!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-06-27
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3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
Overview: An All-Star salute to the greatest wrestlers of WWE!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-25
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WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Overview: See the greatest World Wrestling Federation Superstars against their most hated rivals!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-01
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WWE WrestleFest '92
Overview: While "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan face off in a spirited game of tennis, the WWE Universe is treated to an exciting lineup of in-ring action. From Bret "Hitman" Hart defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Barbarian, to a huge 8-Man Tag Team Match, this collection of matches showcases the best WWE has to offer!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-23
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WWE Crunch Classic
Overview: Join "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for a collection of incredible matches, as The Hot Rod hosts WWE's Crunch Classic. In this exclusive presentation, witness "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter take on The Natural Disasters in a Tag Team Match, "The Model" Rick Martel facing off against "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, and many more exciting in-ring battles!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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WWE SuperTape vol. 3
Overview: Take flight with Sean Mooney and "Lord" Alfred Hayes on a journey through some exciting in-ring action. From The Ultimate Warrior teaming with The Legion of Doom to take on Demolition in a Six-Man Tag Team Match to Jake "The Snake" Roberts going one-on-one with Mr. Perfect, this exclusive presentation boasts some unforgettable battles.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-24
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WWE SuperTape vol. 4
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-23
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WWF SuperTape
Overview: Sean Mooney hosts an expanded edition of memorable action, exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen footage with WWE SuperTape. Witness several of your favorite WWE Superstars of the '80s, including The Bushwhackers, Mr. Perfect, The Rockers, and many more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-21
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WWF Bashed in the USA
Overview: While Mr. Perfect goes on search for the 'perfect' stamp, enjoy some exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, including Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker going one-on-one with Yokozuna, and more. Plus, witness an exciting 40-Man Battle Royale!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-23
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WWE Invasion '92
Overview: Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes embark on a journey to show the WWE Universe some of most exciting in-ring action in the galaxy. From Jake "The Snake" Roberts & The Undertaker battling "The Macho Man" Randy Savage & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, to Virgil challenging Ted DiBiase for the Million Dollar Championship, several incredible matches are on display.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-26
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WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Overview: While Slick teaches Kamala a lesson in bowling, Lord Alfred Hayes takes the WWE Universe on a journey to witness some exciting and exclusive matches with Invasion of the Bodyslammers. Witness several rarely seen battles, including Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair facing off in singles action, Bam Bam Bigelow going one-on-one with Typhoon, and many more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-24
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WWE Royal Rumble 1991
Overview: The 1991 WWE Royal Rumble was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and fourth overall. It took place on January 19, 1991 at The Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The main event was the 1991 Royal Rumble match. Featured matches on the undercard were The Ultimate Warrior versus Sgt. Slaughter for the WWE Championship, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Virgil versus "The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes & Dustin Rhodes and The Mountie versus "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-19
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Hammerhead Jones
Overview: He is the champion. Not only of his sport. But for people. Now someone want's to destroy everything he has fought so hard to create. This evil comes in two forms, one human the other a walking nightmare. There is no turning back now. Hammerhead Jones is about to meet his destiny face-to-face inside an arena from which there is no escape.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-17
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WWE Survivor Series 1990
Overview: Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1990 at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This Survivor Series saw the on-screen WWF debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become WWF Champion at the next Survivor Series one year later, and the debut of the Gobbledy Gooker. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter — who was then using an Iraqi sympathizer heel gimmick — delivered a promo where he insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. Randy Savage, as the "Macho King", was interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund, and issued a challenge to the Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Championship. Ravishing Rick Rude was replaced by Haku after being suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-22
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WWE SummerSlam 1991
Overview: WWE SummerSlam '91 was the fourth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 26, 1991 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. it is remembered for the on-screen wedding of Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth, dubbed "A Match Made in Heaven" by announcer Vince McMahon. This was contrasted with "A Match Made in Hell", which was a handicap tag team match between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior against Sgt. Slaughter, General Adnan and Colonel Mustafa. Among the other on-screen highlights of the event was "The Legion of Doom" The Road Warriors defeating The Nasty Boys to win the WWE World Tag Team Championship. The team became the only tag team in wrestling history to have held the WWE World Tag Team Championship, the NWA World Tag Team Championship, and the AWA World Tag Team Championship. Another highlight was Bret "The Hitman" Hart going for his first singles championship in WWE when he faced Mr. Perfect for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-26
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WWE Survivor Series 1992
Overview: The 1992 WWE Survivor Series was the sixth annual Survivor Series. It took place on November 25, 1992 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Unlike previous Survivor Series events, Survivor Series 1992 placed a strong emphasis on one-on-one wrestling matches rather than tag team elimination matches. In the main event, Bret Hart defends his WWF Championship in a match against Shawn Michaels. The event also featured a highly-promoted match between the team of Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect and the team of Ric Flair and Razor Ramon. Two specialty matches also took place, with The Big Boss Man vs. Nailz in a nightstick on a pole match, and The Undertaker vs. Kamala in a Casket Match. Some of the matches were changed after they were first announced, as several wrestlers left the WWF shortly before the event.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-25
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WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
Overview: WWE U.K. Rampage 1993 was an event produced by World Wrestling Federation. It took place on April 11, 1993 at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-11
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WCW Starrcade 1993
Overview: In the tenth annual Starrcade, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair battles Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Sting joins forces with Road Warrior Hawk to face The Nasty Boys. "Stunning" Steve Austin challenges Dustin Rhodes for the WCW United States Championship in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. "Ravishing" Rick Rude collides with The Boss.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-27
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WCW Fall Brawl 1993
Overview: WCW Fall Brawl '93: War Games took place on September 19, 1993 from the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas. The main event was a WarGames match featuring the team of Sting, Davey Boy Smith, Dustin Rhodes, and The Shockmaster versus Sid Vicious, Vader, and Harlem Heat (Kole & Kane). The WCW International World Heavyweight Championship was defended by Ric Flair against Rick Rude while the WCW World Tag Team Championships were defended by Arn Anderson & Paul Roma against The Nasty Boys. Other matches included Yoshi Kwan vs Cactus Jack, Shanghai Pierce vs Ice Train, 2 Cold Scorpio & Marcus Bagwell against The Equalizer and Paul Orndorff, and Rick Steamboat defending the WCW TV Championship against Lord Steven Regal.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-19
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WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall
Overview: Twenty man over the top rope Battle Royal featuring: The Barbarian, Big Boss Man, Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Ric Flair, Hercules, Marty Jannetty, Brian Knobbs, The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal), Shawn Michaels, The Mountie, The British Bulldog, Roddy Piper, Paul Roma, Jerry Sags, Tito Santana, Typhoon, The Undertaker, and Kerry Von Erich Legion of Doom vs Power & Glory The British Bulldog vs The Barbarian Texas Tornado vs The Mountie The Undertaker vs "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Earthquake vs Big Boss Man Tito Santana vs Ric Flair The Nasty Boys vs The Rockers
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-03
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WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Overview: WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-01
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Wrestling with Disaster
Overview: This film documents the inner workings of the world of wrestling, giving our audience a unique understanding of the incredible physical and mental demands that wrestlers must meet before, during, and after a night of entertaining the fans.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-31
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The Righteous Adventures of Commander Star Shark & Guppy!
Overview: Star Shark and Guppy go on a righteous adventure
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Overview: The King and The Modern-Day Warrior collide with both The WCCW & AWA World Titles on the line!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-15
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PWF Homecoming
Overview: The superstars of the wrestling world converge in Florida to crown the first ever PWF World Heavyweight Champion!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-11
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WWE The Main Event V
Overview: A huge tag team tug-of-war pits Hulk Hogan and his pal Tugboat against "The Natural Disaster" Earthquake and his cohort Dino Bravo on January 28, 1991 from The Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-28
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WWE Superstars & Stripes Forever: The March to WrestleMania VII
Overview: "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig faces Rocker Shawn Michaels in a Prime Time dream match on The Road To WrestleMania on March 17, 1991 from The Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-17
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WWE SummerSlam 1992
Overview: SummerSlam (1992) was the fifth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 29, 1992 at Wembley Stadium, London, England but was aired in the United States on August 31. The pay-per-view featured two main event matches. In the first, The Ultimate Warrior challenged Randy Savage for the WWF Championship. The Warrior won the match by count-out but did not win the title. In the other main event, The "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith pinned Bret Hart to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The WWF Tag Team Championship was also defended, as The Natural Disasters retained the championship belts in their match against the Beverly Brothers. One of the heavily promoted matches on the undercard was between Shawn Michaels and Rick Martel. The match, which had a special stipulation that the wrestlers could not hit each other in the face, ended in a double count-out. The WWF considers the crowd to be the third largest live audience ever to attend a WWF/E event, with 80,355 in attendance.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-29
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WWE SummerSlam Spectacular '91
Overview: The Superstars of WWE get ready for The Match Made in Heaven/The Match Made in Hell with some red-hot in-ring action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-18
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WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1991
Overview: With The WWE's annual Thanksgiving tradition right around the corner, top WWE Superstars battle it out as the strive to survive!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-24
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WWE Survivor Series 1991
Overview: WWF Survivor Series 1991 is an American wrestling event within part of the World Wrestling Federation or (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, 1991 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-27
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WWE Royal Rumble 1992
Overview: The 1992 WWE Royal Rumble was the fifth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 19, 1992 at The Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York. The main event, as in past Royal Rumble events, was the event's namesake match. The 1992 Royal Rumble match was historic because for the first time in the history of WWE, the last man standing in the match would win the WWE Championship, which had been vacated in December 1991. The match was won by Ric Flair, who last eliminated Sid Justice to win the match and the WWE Championship. Featured matches on the undercard were The Natural Disasters vs. The Legion of Doom for the WWE World Tag Team Championship, The Beverly Brothers vs. The Bushwhackers & Roddy Piper versus The Mountie for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-19
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WWE Royal Rumble 1993
Overview: Royal Rumble (1993) was the sixth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 24, 1993 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The main event was a Royal Rumble match, a battle royal in which two wrestlers started the match in the ring; every two minutes, another wrestler joined. In total, thirty wrestlers competed to eliminate their competitors by throwing them over the top rope of the wrestling ring onto the arena floor. Bret Hart defends the WWF Championship against Razor Ramon. Shawn Michaels defends the Intercontinental Championship against former tag team partner Marty Jannetty.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-24
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WWE March to WrestleMania VIII
Overview: The Road to WrestleMania runs through Biloxi as top WWE Superstars vie for position and honor before the showcase of the immortals!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-29
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WWE WrestleMania VIII
Overview: WWE WrestleMania VIII was the eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 5, 1992 at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The only WrestleMania officially recognized by WWE.com to have featured more than one headlining match, its card included two equally-promoted main events. In the first, WWF Champion Ric Flair defended his title against Randy Savage, and in the second, Hulk Hogan faced Sid Justice. As a consequence of the double main event, WrestleMania VIII carried two taglines: "The Macho/Flair Affair!" and "Friendship Torn Apart!" Notable matches on the undercard included WWF Intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper defending against Bret Hart, and WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc. defending against The Natural Disasters.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-05
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WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV
Overview: WCW Clash of The Champions XXIV occurred on August 18, 1993 in Daytona Beach, Florida from The Ocean Center. Lord Steven Regal replaced the injured Brian Pillman. On September 1, Anderson and Roma would be stripped of the NWA World Tag Team Championship, due to WCW withdrawing from the NWA. Bobby Eaton replaced Regal, who replaced Pillman in the earlier match. If Vader had been disqualified in the main event, he would have lost the title to Smith. Cactus Jack returned after the main event match, attacking Vader. The Shockmaster made his WCW debut in one of the most infamous moments in wrestling history.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-18
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WCW Halloween Havoc 1993
Overview: Spin The Wheel...Make The Deal II. Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader battle in a match type determined by spinning a wheel. Rick Rude defends the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair. Sting battles Sid Vicious. Dustin Rhodes defends the United States Championship against "Stunning" Steve Austin. Plus, The Nasty Boys and more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-24
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WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
Overview: Ric Flair challenges Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. "Ravishing" Rick Rude puts the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Road Warrior Hawk. The Nasty Boys defend the WCW World Tag Team Championship against Sting & "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes defends the WCW United States Championship against "Stunning" Steve Austin and more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-10
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WCW Battle Bowl
Overview: WCW stars are forced to randomly team up through a Lethal Lottery. Unusual pairings include "Stunning" Steve Austin & Ric Flair, Vader & Cactus Jack, and Ricky Steamboat & Lord Steven Regal. Winning teams advance to the enormous Battle Bowl Battle Royale main event!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-20
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WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1994: Sunday Night Slam
Overview: The hottest action of the summer goes down with the superstars of WWE at The 1994 SummerSlam Spectacular!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-21
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Thunder in Paradise 2
Overview: Kelly is whisked off into Prince Aramour's harem and given to his enemy as tribute in this romantic tale of capture and rescue.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-27
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Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel
Overview: Bandit (Brian Bloom) gets an unexpected and unwelcome visit from his eccentric Uncle Cyrus.
Genres: Comedy Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-10
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WWE Hall of Fame 2025
Overview: One of the biggest weekends in sports entertainment is almost here — and it all kicks off with a night of legends, legacy and unforgettable moments. Before WrestleMania 41 takes over, the spotlight first shines on the icons who paved the way in professional wrestling history.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-04-18
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WWE WrestleMania 41: Saturday
Overview: WrestleMania 41 lights up Las Vegas as CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins collide in a highly anticipated Triple Threat Match.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-04-19
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