
Virgil Runnels
Actor · 1945 – 2015 · Austin, Texas, USA
Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr., better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker/writer, and trainer who most notably worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), and WWE. Rhodes is considered one of the greatest wrestlers and talkers in the history of professional wrestling. Rhodes was a three-time NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, and during his time in Jim Crockett Promotions' Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, later known as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), he was a NWA United States Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time NWA World Television, NWA Tag Team and NWA World 6-Man Tag Team Champion. He also won many regional championships, and is one of seven men inducted into each of the WWE, WCW, Professional Wrestling, and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Halls of Fame. His sons, Dustin and Cody, both pursued careers in professional wrestling, performing for WWE and AEW. Following his retirement from wrestling, he made occasional on-air appearances on WWE television and pay-per-views and worked as a backstage booker/writer and producer in WWE's NXT developmental territory. Billed as "the son of a plumber", Rhodes did not have a typical wrestler's physique; his character was that of the "common man", known for the personality exhibited in his interviews. WWE chairman Vince McMahon remarked that no wrestler "personified the essence of charisma quite like Dusty Rhodes".
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Movie7.5AnimationFamilyWhen Scooby and Mystery Inc. visit an off-road racing competition, it's not long before strange events start to occur. A mysterious phantom racer, known only as Inferno, is causing chaos and is determined to sabotage the race. It's up to Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their new driving partner, The Undertaker, to save the race and solve the mystery.
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon
2016 · 207 votes
Movie6.7DocumentaryFollowing his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial title, through ups and downs in his career, with his family, and with his struggles with addiction, David Arquette seeks redemption by returning to the ring...for real this time.
You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2020 · 61 votes
Movie9.2The United States Championship is a title that has been a staple of sports entertainment for over four decades. From the inaugural champion Harley Race to the creator of the U.S. Open Challenge, John Cena, this exclusive set features the greatest United States Championship matches of all time featuring Superstars like "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Lex Luger, Magnum TA, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, Dolph Ziggler, Cesaro, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, and more! See why the United States Championship is a symbol of excellence and witness the legacy of greatness it has left behind.
WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
2016 · 5 votes
Movie7.2DocumentaryWCW grew out of a southern promotion, into a giant that battled World Wrestling Entertainment every Monday Night. For the first time ever, the complete story of World Championship Wrestling, from Ted Turner’s purchase and entry into the world of professional wrestling, through the Monday Night Wars, and the company’s eventual collapse.
The Rise & Fall of WCW
2009 · 23 votes
Movie7.8ActionDramaFrom the glory years of Hulk Hogan to the best of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, an exploration of how yesterday's greatest became today's legends; featuring 15 of the biggest Superstars from the 1980s.
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
2005 · 4 votes
Movie9.2They're taking over! Join the voice of ECW, Joey Styles and The Blue World Order's Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards as they go through Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore history to bring you hidden gems that have never before been released on home video! Witness extreme matches and moments featuring ECW originals like Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, Shane Douglas and more! Relive the revolution and enter the land of the extreme at your own risk with ECW Unreleased Volume 3!
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
2015 · 7 votes
Movie6.0ActionRic Flair puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami. Arn Anderson defends the Television Championship against Bobby Eaton. Lex Luger & Sting challenge The Steiner Brothers for the Tag Team Championship. Former partners Ron Simmons and Butch Reed collide.
WCW SuperBrawl 1
1991 · 2 votes
Movie7.7DocumentaryFlorida Championship Wrestling readied WWE for its future, then faded away. For the first time ever, discover FCW's story and how the Tampa-based developmental territory was the training ground for many of today's top WWE Superstars, including Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Big E and more.
A Future WWE: The FCW Story
2020 · 3 votes
Movie7.1ActionDramaThe 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.
WWE Royal Rumble 1991
1991 · 11 votes
Movie10.0The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tournament featured 24 tag teams.
MovieThe second Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 10 and 11, 1987. The tournament included 24 tag teams.
Movie7.1ActionDramaSurvivor Series (2006) was a PPV presented by THQ's WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2007. It was the twentieth annual Survivor Series event, and it took place on November 26, 2006 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main match on the SmackDown brand was King Booker versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The main match on the Raw and ECW brand was Team Cena (John Cena, Bobby Lashley, Kane, Sabu and Rob Van Dam) versus Team Big Show (Big Show, Test, Finlay, Montel Vontavious Porter and Umaga) in a 5 on 5 Survivor Series match. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Chris Benoit versus Chavo Guerrero for the WWE United States Championship. The other main match was Team DX (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, CM Punk and Matt Hardy) versus Team Rated-RKO (Edge, Randy Orton, Johnny Nitro, Mike Knox and Gregory Helms) in a 5 on 5 Survivor Series match.
WWE Survivor Series 2006
2006 · 7 votes
Movie8.3DocumentaryA countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010 · 6 votes
Movie8.5ActionMonty Brown attempts to seize his place at the top of the food chain as he challenges Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, plus AJ Styles vs. Petey Williams vs. Chris Sabin in a death defying, high flying Ultimate X match for the ages from Orlando, FL.
TNA Final Resolution 2005
2005 · 2 votes
Movie7.7ActionDramaSurvivor 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.
WWE Survivor Series 1990
1990 · 12 votes
Movie7.1DocumentaryThe story behind one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE history and the man himself, Windham Rotunda, has never been documented, until now.
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal
2024 · 14 votes
Movie7.8DocumentaryThis intimate and revealing documentary follows professional wrestler, Cody Rhodes, from leaving the WWE to his eventual return to WrestleMania and his journey chasing the WWE championship一a feat his father, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, never accomplished.
American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
2023 · 33 votes
Movie7.0ActionEl Gigante, Sting & The Steiner Brothers battle Abdullah the Butcher, Cactus Jack, The Diamond Studd & Big Van Vader in the Chamber of Horrors Match. Lex Luger faces Ron Simmons in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line. "Stunning" Steve Austin defends the WCW Television Championship against Dusty Rhodes.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
1991 · 3 votes
Movie6.3ActionDramaThe Great American Bash (2007) was the fourth annual Great American Bash PPV. It was presented by Ziddio and took place on July 22, 2007 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between The Great Khali, Batista and Kane. The primary match on the ECW brand was John Morrison versus CM Punk for the ECW Championship. The featured matches on the undercard included Montel Vontavious Porter versus Matt Hardy for the WWE United States Championship and Randy Orton versus Dusty Rhodes in a Texas Bullrope match.
WWE The Great American Bash 2007
2007 · 6 votes
Movie7.9DocumentaryThe best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006 · 5 votes
Movie6.1ActionDramaRoyal Rumble (1990) was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on January 21, 1990 at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The main event was the 1990 Royal Rumble match won by WWF Champion Hulk Hogan. Hogan last eliminated Mr. Perfect to win the match. Featured matches on the undercard were Jim Duggan versus The Big Boss Man, Ronnie Garvin versus Greg Valentine in an "I Quit" match and The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) versus The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques and Raymond).
WWE Royal Rumble 1990
1990 · 10 votes
Movie6.5ActionDramaFans decide the stipulations for matches, including a Champion of Champions Match between World Champion Booker T, ECW Champion The Big Show, and WWE Champion John Cena. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & Ric Flair take on The Spirit Squad. Rated-RKO faces D-Generation X. Lita and Mickie James meet in a Lumberjill Match for the vacant Women's Championship.
WWE Cyber Sunday 2006
2006 · 4 votes
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TV6.8RealityA regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993 · 376 votes
TV6.7Action & AdventureDramaWrestlers will portray heroes or villains as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.
WWE NXT
2010 · 131 votes
TV7.4RealityThe superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999 · 193 votes
TV6.8DramaAction & AdventureThe biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986 · 4 votes
TV7.2Action & AdventureNo rules. No regulations. The only commandment is to be extreme. Welcome to the show that started a revolution.
ECW Hardcore TV
1993 · 16 votes
TV8.3DramaFamilyA professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985 · 46 votes
TV7.1Action & AdventureDramaTNA iMPACT offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of the traditional with high-flying athleticism and cutting edge action. TNA's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling today, and the hottest new stars in the sport.
TNA iMPACT!
2004 · 67 votes
TVAction & AdventureShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
TVAction & AdventureThe greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
TVAction & AdventureMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
TVAction & AdventureRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
TV6.8DramaCrimeBurke's Law, a revival of the 1960s cop television series of the same name, aired on CBS from 1994 to 1995. The series centers on Amos Burke, a senior Los Angeles police officer and millionaire, and his son, Peter, who is a detective under his command.
Burke's Law
1994 · 4 votes
TV7.2DocumentaryTalk ShowActor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built WWE. Each one-hour episode features archival footage from WWE’s library as well as interviews with the Legends involved and the Superstars who watched these rivalries unfold.
WWE Rivals
2022 · 8 votes
TV8.3Action & AdventureDramaWCW's flagship show led to the famous Monday Night War. Featuring the nWo, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, and the Cruiserweights.
WCW Monday Nitro
1995 · 38 votes
TV7.4DocumentaryThe stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.
Biography: WWE Legends
2021 · 17 votes
TVDocumentaryRelive the greatest matches and moments in WrestleMania history and discover the amazing stories behind them.
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The JBL and Cole Show is a WWE YouTube web series starring commentators John Layfield and Michael Cole. Renee Young began co-hosting the World Tour segments, which is a segment detailing the city they are filming in, showcasing various tourist attractions, before later being promoted as a third main presenter.
TV7.0DocumentaryRelive the most intense, most personal rivalries in WWE history through this one-hour WWE Network original series. Featuring such rivalries as Mr. McMahon vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, The Rock vs. John Cena, and more, WWE Rivalries tells the in-ring and backstage stories about these unforgettable rivals.
WWE Rivalries
2014 · 1 votes
TV8.9Action & AdventureDramaThe Superstars of ECW show off their hardcore skills and in-ring technical wizardry in this one-hour television series.
ECW on TNN
1999 · 7 votes
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Major League Wrestling (MLW) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Charleston, South Carolina. The promotion was founded in 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by former WWE writer Court Bauer. The promotion markets its product as "Hybrid Wrestling", with its roster featuring a mix of different professional wrestling styles.
TV7.4Action & AdventureWCW Thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling.
WCW Thunder
1998 · 11 votes