Synopsis

Professional wrestling is a soap opera of combat, a theater of violence where grown men don elaborate costumes and tangle with well-coached precision; where fans of all ages flock to massive arenas and to the back of old warehouses to witness a ritual that is a century old, with an outcome always pre-planned. THE SECRET WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING enters the inner circle of wrestling to show you the people behind the "sport" - the promoters, the coaches, the referees, the announcers - all of whom work together to make each performance a flawless, action-packed event. THE SECRET WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING gets you up close and personal with the wrestlers themselves - superstars, up-and-comers, even retired veterans - to learn about the creating of ring personas, the involvement in storylines, their lives on the road, and the endless flow of potentially life-altering injury. THE SECRET WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING takes you behind the scenes to get the inside scoop on all the trade secrets.