The Deep End - The Wrestler

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The Deep End - The Wrestler

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TV series The Deep End saw reporter Bill Manson trying his hand at a variety of tasks, from female impersonator to Robinson Crusoe to captaining a navy frigate. In this episode, Manson is given six weeks to get in shape for a pro wrestling bout. To prepare himself for the dangerous job, 12 stone Manson hits the weights, grapples with wrestling legend Steve Rickard (On the Mat) and works with an acting tutor, barber and promoters on his onstage persona: ‘Doctor Mindbender’. “The thing that sca...

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Video

Date created

1980

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-deep-end-the-wrestler-1980

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steve rickard's gym / wellington show building / martin stewart / chemist / wrestling / reporting / weights / promotor / promoter / weight-lifting / weightlifting / professional wrestling / wellington / radio windy / kojak / buzz cut / mind control / shaved head / larry o'day / ian colhart / terry christie / dormer-beck campaign / dave mahoney / merv batt / jogging / running / avalon / porirua / larry o'dea / steak / bran / albania

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