Zak, a 22-year-old man with Down Syndrome, escapes from a care home to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way, he befriends Tyler, a man on the run, and together they travel to the Saltwater Redneck's wrestling school in North Carolina. Zak's caretaker Eleanor joins them on their journey to bring Zak back safely. As they travel, Tyler becomes Zak's coach and teaches him life skills. They face challenges and ultimately Zak achieves his dream and they continue on to a new life in Florida.
Beyond the Mat follows the lives of professional wrestlers and offers a glimpse into the world of wrestling, from the physical toll it takes on the performers to the backstage drama.
Teacher Ekku, researcher Valtteri and yoga instructor Alexandra test their limits at a pro wrestling school.
In February 2015, Tim Donst told the independent wrestling world that his in ring career was possibly over. He had a tumor in his right kidney. His future was uncertain. In this documentary, Donst reflects back on his career, his passion for wrestling, thoughts on death, talking with Mick Foley, and the road to recovery. But was his career really over? Would he ever set foot in a wrestling ring ever again as an active competitor? Find out as he goes back to AIW (Absolute Intense Wrestling) and is confronted by the King of Ultra Violence Nick Gage.
Follow teenager Rob Dimension Jr. as he begins his journey into the world of Professional Wrestling.
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