Movies like Texas Championship Wrestling (1980)
The best movies like Texas Championship Wrestling (1980) are WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021), WWE Day 1 2022 (2022) and WWE Fastlane 2021 (2021). If Texas Championship Wrestling hooked you with its action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Mechanic (1972)6.7/10 from 369 votes
- NewestDDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ (2026)Released 2026
WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the third Crown Jewel and took place on October 21, 2021, at Mohammed Abdu Arena on The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming, marking the first Crown Jewel to air on Peacock in the United States.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Day 1 2022 (2022)
WWE kicks off 2022 with the first-ever WWE Day 1 event. Big E puts the WWE Championship on the line against Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley in a Fatal 5-Way Match. "The Man" Becky Lynch defends the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Liv Morgan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Fastlane 2021 (2021)
The final stop on the Road to WrestleMania 37 shifts into high gear as Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler take on Bianca Belair & SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks for the Women's Tag Team Championships, Braun Strowman gets his chance at revenge against Shane McMahon, Big E defends his Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns faces off with Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015)
The WWE comes to town in the new animated film teaming the Flintstones with Bedrock-ready versions of John Cena, Daniel Bryan and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSupercross (2005)
Faced with the suspicious death of their father, two brothers must motivate one another to get back on their bikes and take the Las Vegas Motocross Championships by storm.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAirborne (1993)
Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisReturn of the Bad Men (1948)
US Marshall Vance is assigned to rid the Oklahoma Territory of outlaws.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo Name on the Bullet (1959)
When hired killer John Gant rides into Lordsburg, the town's folk become paranoid as each leading citizen has enemies capable of using the services of a professional killer for personal revenge.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGunless (2010)
American gunslinger Sean Rafferty—aka The Montana Kid—is unable to find someone to duel in a Canadian town where no one understands the brutal code of the American Wild West.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Blue Lamp (1950)
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBatman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants (2016)
Mr. Freeze turns Killer Croc and Bane into super-sized monsters, and they bash their way through downtown Gotham until the Caped Crusader and his team of heroes join the fight in their giant robot mechs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO DC Batman: Family Matters (2019)
Suspicion is on high after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other DC superheroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red Hood, who is obsessed with destroying the Bat-family and all of Gotham City.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOscar Shaw (2026)
After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016)
Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy and Katana band together to navigate the twists and turns of high school in DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHooper (1978)
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the industry before he ends up permanently disabled.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Mechanic (1972)
Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2022 (2022)
Royal Rumble Matches featuring Raw and Smackdown Superstars and surprise entrants offer a path to chase championship glory at WrestleMania. Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley in a clash of the titans.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Cannonball Run (1981)
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBattleground (1949)
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 4: Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversary ~ICON Forever~ (2026)
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 4: Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversary ~ICON Forever~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold, commemorating the 15th anniversary of Mayu Iwatani's pro-wrestling debut in 2011. It took place on January 24, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was main evented by Iwatani defending her newly won GHC Women's Championship against Utami Hayashishita.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
WWE Payback 2014 (2014)
Payback (2014) took place on June 1, 2014 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It was the second event under the Payback chronology, with the event having originated in 2013. There were two main events, with the first main event featuring John Cena versus Bray Wyatt in a Last Man Standing Match. The second match faced Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista) against The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose) in a No Holds Barred six-man tag team elimination match. Other matches included Bad News Barrett defending the IC Title against RVD, the debut of Bo Dallas against Kofi Kingston, Big E vs Rusev, Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs Rybaxel, and Cesaro defending the US Title against Sheamus.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 12 (2026)
Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2026 ~ Day 12 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold. It took place on February 23, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan and served as the final show of the tour.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
DDT Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ (2026)
Rembrandt Highway Series 2026 ~Ayu Coliseum in Atsugi~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). It took place on February 15, 2026, at Rembrandt Hotel Atsugi Grand Banquet Sagami in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Marigold Fantastic Adventure 2024 ~ Day 7 (2024)
Marigold Fantastic Adventure 2024 ~ Day 7 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Dream Star★Fighting Marigold. It took place on October 24, 2024 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was main evented by Sareee defending the Marigold World Championship against Bozilla.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
WWE WrestleMania 39 Sunday (2023)
WrestleMania 39 continues from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Cody Rhodes looks to finish the story as he challenges Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the biggest event in sports-entertainment. Bianca Belair defends the WWE Raw Women’s Title against Asuka.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
WWE Extreme Rules 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Extreme Rules was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 13th annual Extreme Rules and took place on September 26, 2021, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This was the first Extreme Rules to livestream on Peacock and also the first and only Extreme Rules event to be held in September, replacing Clash of Champions that was previously held during that month.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ (2026)
Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). The show took place on March 22, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, and was headlined by Yuki Ueno (c) vs. KANON for the KO-D Openweight Championship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
AEW Revolution 2020 (2020)
Revolution was a pay-per-view event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and took place from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Stardom in Toyohashi (2022)
Stardom in Toyohashi was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom, held on January 16, 2022 at Loisir Hotel Toyohashi in Toyohashi, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Texas Championship Wrestling?
The closest matches to Texas Championship Wrestling are WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021), WWE Day 1 2022 (2022) and WWE Fastlane 2021 (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Texas Championship Wrestling?
Start with WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021), the closest match to Texas Championship Wrestling.
What is the highest-rated movie like Texas Championship Wrestling?
The Mechanic (1972), rated 6.7/10 by 369 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Texas Championship Wrestling?
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~ (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Texas Championship Wrestling?
Yes: WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021), WWE Day 1 2022 (2022) and WWE Fastlane 2021 (2021).
How are movies similar to Texas Championship Wrestling chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Texas Championship Wrestling, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.