CHIKARA: Wrestling Equality

CHIKARA: Wrestling Equality

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CHIKARA: Wrestling Equality

2016

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Documentary

Overview

Documentary about CHIKARA's 2016 King of Trios tournament

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Social & External

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Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Mike Quackenbush

Himself

No Image

Acting

Ashley Medrano

Herself

Ashley Medrano

Acting

Dori Prange

Herself / "Heidi LOovelace"

Dori Prange

Acting

Drew Gulak

Himself

Drew Gulak

Acting

Elizabeth D. Medrano

Delmi Exo

Elizabeth D. Medrano

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