1983

2h 13m

7.5(1 votes)

Action

Drama

Overview

AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defends his title against Hulk Hogan in the main event. Plus Jerry Lawler, Wendi Richter, and more in action.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nick Bockwinkel

Hulk Hogan

Verne Gagne

Maurice Vachon

"Mad Dog" Vachon

Jerry Blackwell

"Crusher" Blackwell

Adnan Al-Kaissie

"Sheik" Adnan El-Kaissey

Jesse Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura

Ken Patera

John Lanzo

Blackjack Lanza

Rick Vigneault

Rick Martel

Creative team

Directed by: Verne Gagne
Written by: Verne Gagne

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