Movies like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash (2016)
The best movies like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash (2016) are Andre the Giant (2018), Beyond the Mat (1999) and Queen of the Ring (2025). If Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFoxcatcher (2014)6.7/10 from 2,571 votes
- NewestGiant (2026)Released 2026
Andre the Giant (2018)
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyond the Mat (1999)
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisQueen of the Ring (2025)
In a time when pro wrestling for women was illegal all over the country, a small town single mother embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYou Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)
Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial title, through ups and downs in his career, with his family, and with his struggles with addiction, David Arquette seeks redemption by returning to the ring...for real this time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSkin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020)
The definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films while emphasizing the political, sociological and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin will also study the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures and will follow the revolution that has created nude gender equality in feature films today.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGiant (2026)
Follows Prince Naseem Hamed from his humble beginnings on the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Ingle, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer. Their unlikely partnership, Naz’s unorthodox style, cocky persona, and sheer dominance in the ring propelled them to the top of boxing’s elite and unprecedented levels of global superstardom, all in the face of the rampant Islamophobia and racism of ’80s and 90’s Britain.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFoxcatcher (2014)
The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGLOW: The Story of The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (2012)
The year is 1986. Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) is about to burst onto the scene as the first ever all-female wrestling show on television. By 1989, the GLOW girls were an international phenomenon, attracting over seven million viewers worldwide, touring the nation and making big bank for the show's producers. One year later, GLOW was gone. GLOW: THE STORY OF THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING chronicles the rise and fall of this hit television show through the stories of those who lived it. For some, the show was a brief foray into acting and a short-lived adventure. For others, their time in GLOW would impact and influence their lives for years to follow. For all of the women, working on GLOW was a unique and exciting experience that will bond them forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XL Saturday (2024)
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line when Roman Reigns defends his title against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes. The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre will finally get his chance to win a world title in front of the masses as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins at The Showcase of the Immortals. Plus a big tag team match on night 1 where Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. Bayley is hellbent on seizing the WWE Women's Champion when she goes to war against her former ally IYO SKY at WrestleMania. 'Mami' Rhea Ripley defends her Women's World Title against 'The Man' Becky Lynch in what should be a legendary championship fight and many more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XL Sunday (2024)
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line when Roman Reigns defends his title against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes. The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre will finally get his chance to win a world title in front of the masses as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins at The Showcase of the Immortals. Plus a big tag team match on night 1 where Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. Bayley is hellbent on seizing the WWE Women's Champion when she goes to war against her former ally IYO SKY at WrestleMania. 'Mami' Rhea Ripley defends her Women's World Title against 'The Man' Becky Lynch in what should be a legendary championship fight and many more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMonte Walsh (1970)
Monte Walsh is an aging cowboy facing the ending days of the Wild West era. As barbed wire and railways steadily eliminate the need for the cowboy, Monte and his friends are left with fewer and fewer options. New work opportunities are available to them, but the freedom of the open prarie is what they long for. Eventually, they all must say goodbye to the lives they knew, and try to make a new start.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisX-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time (2016)
Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania (2017)
Blast off to adventure in this animated feature where our favorite space-age family, The Jetsons, meet the superstars of WWE! When George unearths WWE’s Big Show, who has been frozen for 100 years, the futuristic face-off begins! Once thawed, Big Show wastes no time in taking the WWE belt from the current robot champ as well as taking total control of Orbit City. It’s up to The Jetsons to travel back in time and enlist help from WWE’s brightest stars: Sheamus, Alicia Fox, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and the Uso brothers. Can this cosmic tag-team prevail and set this twisted time-warp straight? Tune in and see with The Jetsons and WWE!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXX (2014)
WrestleMania XXX was the 30th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling PPV event produced by WWE to be held, on April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was the first WrestleMania to be held in the state of Louisiana. This was also the first WWE pay-per-view to broadcast live on the WWE Network service.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisTony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off (2022)
A wide-ranging, definitive look at Hawk’s life and iconic career, and his relationship with the sport with which he’s been synonymous for decades, featuring unprecedented access, never-before-seen footage, and interviews with Hawk and prominent figures in the sport including Stacy Peralta, Rodney Mullen, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Neil Blender, Andy MacDonald, Duane Peters, Sean Mortimer, and Christian Hosoi.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisVision Quest (1985)
A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Resurrection of Jake The Snake (2015)
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)
This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 36: Part 1 (2020)
The first 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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash?
The closest matches to Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash are Andre the Giant (2018), Beyond the Mat (1999) and Queen of the Ring (2025). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash?
Start with Andre the Giant (2018), the closest match to Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash.
What is the highest-rated movie like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash?
Foxcatcher (2014), rated 6.7/10 by 2,571 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash?
Giant (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash?
Yes: Andre the Giant (2018), Beyond the Mat (1999) and Queen of the Ring (2025).
How are movies similar to Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Timeline: The History of WCW – 1997 – As Told By Kevin Nash, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.