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201686 min15documentary

Being The Elite

201686 min15documentary

Three professional wrestlers, Matt and Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega, rise to prominence in the independent wrestling scene and reshape the industry.

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Three professional wrestlers, Matt and Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega, rise to prominence in the independent wrestling scene and reshape the industry.

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Matt and Nick Jackson, known as The Young Bucks, along with Kenny Omega, known as "The Cleaner," navigate the independent wrestling scene in 2016. They engage with organizations such as Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. "Being The Elite" covers their rise to prominence and their innovative strategies within the wrestling industry. The film also captures the camaraderie of their group, The ELITE, as they work to reshape professional wrestling's future. Directed by Mao Mao, the documentary runs for 86 minutes.

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