The Fit Finlays

Documentary featuring Ireland’s most famous wrestling family The Fit Finlays. The Finlays from Carrickfergus have kept traditional wrestling in Ireland alive for three generations. They have been central to both the olympic and professional wrestling scenes. This is true wrestling documentary about real wrestlers. Also features legends such as Rasputin the Mad Monk, the Amazing Kung Fu and the sadly missed Orig Williams. Get ready to rumble!!!!

2010

0h 51min

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Cherrie McIlwaine
Narrator
Dave Finlay
Himself
Evelyn Finlay
Herself
Mel Finlay
Herself
Wendy Finlay
Herself
Johnny Howard
Himself - Mad Monk Rasputin
Orig Williams
Himself - El Bandito

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