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Grunts, roars and the smack of flesh on canvas have, for generations, echoed from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. Pro wrestling is a gritty world populated by heroic "babyfaces," dastardly "heels," outrageous managers and outraged fans. We tackle some of the most colourful stories and characters to come out of the wrestling scenes from coast to coast.
Program: Newscentre
Broadcast Date: April 21, 1987
Guest(s): Grace Pelletier
Reporter: Bob Gillingham
Duration: 2:04
Last updated: February 12, 2013
Page consulted on March 28, 2013
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