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Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler

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Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler

2006

0h 8m

5.0(1 votes)

Documentary

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"Archie Van Winkle: Indy Wrestler" features an obscure, yet extremely dedicated wrestler on the independent circuit in Tennessee. This "shoot interview" was filmed and edited in the style of a documentary.

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