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Title: Beyond the Mat (1999)
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Barry W. Blaustein | ... | Self - Narrator |
| Vince McMahon | ... | Self | |
| Jim Ross | ... | Self - Sr. VP of Talent | |
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Jim Bell | ... | Self - Sr. VP of Merchandising |
| Darren Drozdov | ... | Self | |
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Roland Alexander | ... | Self |
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Tony Jones | ... | Self |
| Michael Modest | ... | Self | |
| Terry Funk | ... | Self | |
| Mick Foley | ... | Self | |
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Danny Zucker | ... | Self - Childhood Friend |
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Dave Meltzer | ... | Self - Journalist |
| Jake Roberts | ... | Self | |
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Ed Beckley | ... | Self - Promoter |
| Chyna | ... | Self | |
This documentary focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers Terry Funk, Mick Foley (Mankind), Jake Roberts (Jake the Snake) and Darren Drozdov (Droz). As the film progresses, the story of their lives unfolds, as we also learn how the wrestling industry is not the plastic-weapons fake-slap sideshow that many have perceived it as. We are shown how moves, although not actually injuring anyone, are not fake, and extreme training is required to be able to perform the stunts without being harmed. We are also treated to interviews with the family of Mick Foley and what it is like for them to know their father literally puts his life on the line every week and how it feels to have other children call their father a "fake". Vince McMahon, owner of World Wrestling Entertainment, also makes a few appearances, responding to criticism on various wrestling situations, including, once again, his real athletes, very real organization being called fake by sources such as USA Today and various news... Written by JoJo Mac
man i loved this film, a real insight into what happens behind the scenes of the world famous wrestling franchise. well all my favourites were here but mostly of not mick foley, i love this guy and to see him in such a candid light was great, also jake the snake roberts, it was difficult to see what a bad state of affairs this once amazing personality has gotten himself into. but on the whole its just a very honest portrayal of what these guys have to go through day by day just to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads and those of their families. i also strongly suggest that anyone who likes this movie also read the two mick foley books and also try and find jerry the king lawlers nbook as well as they give a really deep insight into the world of sports entetrtainment. the only thing i didn't like about this film is that it didn't have any info or input by dusty rhodes who is by far my all time favourite wrestler, oh well they did a great job even without the American dream.