Independent wrestling shows inspired by WWE are exploding in the North West of England.
From Stockport to Salford, everyday people working nine to five jobs are donning the tights, getting into character, and hitting the mat.
But what does it take to be a wrestler? And what makes Manchester unique as a wrestling scene?
We went along to a match, and unpicked Manchester wrestling’s meteoric rise with athletes and aficionados alike.
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