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WWE WrestleMania 22 (2006)

WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

Dirt (2018)

In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action

Birth of the Dragon (2017)

Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)

WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)

The Rock and John Cena collide in the most anticipated WrestleMania face-off in history, an epic match that will forever define the legacies of these icons. The Deadman stakes his entire legacy on one battle with Triple H inside the nightmarish prison they immortalized, Hell In A Cell, with The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels as special guest referee. WWE Champion CM Punk faces off against Chris Jericho in the explosive clash of revolutionaries that will determine which man truly is “The Best In The World.” Daniel Bryan defends his title against a riled-up and ruthless Sheamus, who will have to fight through The Submission Specialist’s tactics to claim his first World Heavyweight Championship. Team Teddy takes on Team Johnny to determine which man will win total control of Raw and SmackDown. This was the twenty-eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 1, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is the highest grossing PPV event in professional wrestling history.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania III (1987)

Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania 36: Part 2 (2020)

The second night of the 36th annual WrestleMania event being held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, hosted by former New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania 37: Night 1 (2021)

The 37th annual Showcase of the Immortals is back in business at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida as night one will feature Sasha Banks defending her SmackDown Women's Championship against Bianca Belair, Damian Priest & Latin recording artist Bad Bunny take on The Miz & John Morrison, AJ Styles & Omos face off against The New Day for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships, and WWE Champion Bobby Lashley defends his title against Drew McIntyre.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE WrestleMania 21 (2005)

WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleManiaPPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 3, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main match on the Raw brand was Triple H versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus John Cena for the WWE Championship. Another primary match was an interpromotional match between The Undertaker versus Randy Orton. The featured matches on the undercard were Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels and a Money in the Bank ladder match. The event also featured the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin who started his part-time appearances with WWE at this event. The event drew a Staples Center record attendance of 20,193 people and grossed more than $2.1 million in ticket sales.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action

WWE Royal Rumble 2017 (2017)

The 30th event under the Royal Rumble chronology the 2017 Royal Rumble event took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019)

Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, this is the 33rd annual event under the Survivor Series chronology. This is the first time in the history of the event that the NXT brand will be featured.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018)

It will take place on June 17, 2018, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. It will be the ninth event under the Money in the Bank chronology.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

Kid Galahad (1962)

After completing military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Journeyman (2018)

A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Fast Girls (2012)

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain (2017)

An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sierras where he is pushed to the limits of human endurance and forced to battle his own personal demons as he fights for survival....

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

TalhotBlond (2012)

Thomas Montgomery, a married father of two young daughters, gets seduced by the world of online gambling and chat rooms where a virtual romance and sexual obsession ultimately leads to the murder of an innocent man.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Gladiator Underground (2025)

Two brothers compete in the world's deadliest underground fighting tournament, where they must decide whether to play by the rules or to cast their honor aside and team up to bring down the dark syndicate running the tournament.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004)

The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

Street Boxer : The last man standing (2025)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama

Two Fists, One Heart (2009)

This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see his life - and the role violence - in a different light.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama

Liam Davies vs. Ionut Baluta (2022)

Liam Davies and Ionut Baluta will contest the vacant European super bantamweight championship at the Telford International Centre on Saturday November 19, exclusively live on BT Sport.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

Jaime Munguia vs. Gonzalo Gaston Coria (2022)

Hard-hitting Mexican Jaime Munguia looks to end 2022 on a high when he takes on Argentina's Gonzalo Gaston Coria.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

George Liddard vs. Tyler Denny (2026)

Undefeated middleweight star George Liddard (13-0) looks to make a first defence of his British and Commonwealth titles, as he faces the experienced Tyler Denny (21-3-3) in a superb London main event.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III (2021)

Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III, billed as Once and For All, is a professional boxing trilogy fight between the WBC and Ring heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder. The bout took place October 9th, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

Liam Wilson vs. Youssef Dib II (2025)

Liam Wilson takes on Youssef Dib in a winner takes all rematch following their highly-exciting clash in late August of 2024 at South Bank Piazza, Brisbane.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

Diamonds Are Forever (TBA)

Emilio is a 24-year-old gay man also known as the drag queen Sahara Diamante. When he discovers his unknown father Cezão is still alive, Emilio seeks him out and joins his boxing gym without revealing his identity. Recognizing Emilio’s talent, the conservative and homophobic Cezão agrees to train him after his top fighter is injured. Despite conflict, boxing brings them closer.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

Donut Boy (2024)

A Cambodian American wants to advance into the next tier of amateur boxing but his loyalty to his cousin threatens to keep him out of the ring.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

One Last Bloom (2023)

Forty years after leaving Japan for a boxing career in the U.S. that never panned out, Jin returns to restart his life with his old boxing buddies. When hotheaded young boxer Shogo asks for Jin’s help to get him back into the ring after an unfair loss, the two men decide to seize their final chance at glory. A boxing film so authentic that it inspired co-star Yokohama Ryusei to qualify as a pro boxer, Zeze Takahisa’s boxing drama is one of the veteran director’s most crowd-pleasing films thanks to the touching father-son bond at its core.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama