5 Documentaries of Wrestling that you should watch

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WWE and professional wrestling, in general, has grown leaps and bounds since Vincent Kennedy McMahon, or as we usually call him, Vince McMahon, took charge of the company. He has been instrumental in the overall growth of the product, including the wrestlers that became household names as well as great stars in various other businesses.

The Rock is a top tier Hollywood Actor, as is Dave Bautista, and in the same lines, John Cena has also moved from the wrestling ring to the glitz and glamour of the movie genre. They have created a niche for themselves, and there are various writings about them, but there is nothing more rewarding than a documentary that has words from your peers that talk about you.

Vice recently released a new documentary titled 'Dark Side of the Ring,' and it focused around the tragic death of Chris Benoit, who was a great in-ring performer and the most gifted technical wrestler in the wrestling business during his time. The documentary did raise some questions about the tragic event and the impact of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

While the entire documentary focused around the life of Chris Benoit, his journey to the WWE, and his friendship with Eddie Guerrero, it also shared light on the impact of Eddie Guerrero's death on The Rabid Wolverine. The documentary has testimonies from Chris' son and sister-in-law and some of his closest friends in the WWE.

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Without further ado, let's get down to it:

#5 The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling

There is a lot that goes behind the scenes before it comes out in public, and if you want to know how the wrestling world has shaped up, then do watch this documentary. Steve Allen's narration of the journey helps you understand various gamuts of the wrestling world and what goes into making every event successful.

The fact that you see so many legends in the industry in this documentary helps you understand that you are witnessing something phenomenal. Hulk Hogan, Killer Kowalski, and Gorgeous George are great wrestlers, and this documentary is both entertaining and productive at the same time.

#4 Born To Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story

WWE released a 3-disc documentary in 2006 about the life, trials, and tribulations of Rowdy 'Roddy' Piper and talked about his initial days as a wrestler while traveling through Canada. The first disc has inputs from various wrestlers of the same generation as well as images from Piper's family that put into perspective his journey and work over the years.

The Superstars that have shared their input include Hulk Hogan, Jerry 'The King' Lawler, Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, John Cena, John Morrison amongst a host of others. The second disc includes matches from his career, and the third has various segments from 'Piper's Pit' which was one of the most loved shows back in the day.

While Rowdy may have passed away, he did leave a legacy in the field of professional wrestling that is second to none. One needs to witness it to see the life of a superstar who gave us some of the best moments in the field of professional wrestling.

#3 WWE: CM Punk - Best in the World

CM Punk is one of the best talkers in the history of the company, and the wrestler is back in an analyst role for WWE Backstage. The former WWE Superstar never feared to speak his mind, and the WWE Universe loved him for this. The wrestler who dropped the biggest eye-opening promo in the history of the company and has not returned to active in-ring competition since.

He was also a part of a documentary in 2012 titled 'WWE: CM Punk - Best in the World', which talked about his journey where the special features included his time during high school sports. It talked about how he picked his ring name along with 'A Conversation with Lars.'

The documentary also features his matches with various wrestlers during his journey. This documentary also features some special features for fans worldwide. You must watch it if you have been a fan of the wrestler or his storyline involving 'The Straight Edge Society.' It would provide you the perfect entertainment for you at this time.

#2 The Resurrection of Jake the Snake

The documentary revolves around one of the most controversial yet entertaining wrestlers of the WWF era, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. The wrestler who was born Aurelian Jake Smith Jr. was one of the most notorious wrestlers as he would bring a Python in the ring. He would occasionally use it on his wrestlers to inflict fear into them and win matches as well as make the storyline intriguing.

The documentary talks about his poor health as well as substance abuse issues. It gives us an outlook on the journey of one of the most decorated wrestlers in the ring. This documentary is a welcome change as it helps you witness how the wrestler decided to overcome his current state.

The former WWF star is now a part of All Elite Wrestling, and he has been doing well during his current stint with the company. We would have to see how his character unfolds in the coming weeks. During his appearance on Broken Skull Sessions, The Undertaker talked about the invaluable advice he got from Jake Roberts to enhance his character.

#1 The True Story of WrestleMania

WrestleMania is a spectacle we have all become accustomed to as this larger than life show happens once a year and becomes a worldwide sensation. The wrestlers that have been a part of the inaugural show got an opportunity to express their thoughts during the documentary titled 'The True Story of WrestleMania.'

The WWE Universe is always ready to learn new things about the business, and this documentary helps you understand the entire program. It has interviews with the creative geniuses that brought it to life and the Superstars that worked during the program. The documentary gives us an insight into the program as it features some of the biggest names in the wrestling world now, including John Cena, Edge, as well as Patt Patterson and Sgt. Slaughter.

The documentary helps us understand the effort that goes into making the event The Grandest Stage of Them All. It is one of those documentaries that will entertain you through its running minutes, and you should not miss it.