Movies like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion (2005)
The best movies like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion (2005) are WWE WrestleMania XXX (2014), The Main Event (2020) and American Symphony (2023). If WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedFriday (1995)7.2/10 from 2,136 votes
- NewestStreet Fighter (2026)Released 2026
WWE 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 thisThe Main Event (2020)
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAmerican Symphony (2023)
Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDie Hart (2023)
Kevin Hart - playing a version of himself - is on a death-defying quest to become an action star. And with a little help from John Travolta, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Josh Hartnett - he just might pull it off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Tournament (2009)
Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992)
A live concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury, former lead singer of Queen. Mercury died of AIDS and so some of the proceeds of this concert went to AIDS research. Features performers such as Metallica, Def Leppard, Elton John, Axl Rose, Extreme, George Michael, and many others. Performers alternate between doing their own hits, covering Queen songs, or jamming with the surviving members of Queen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisRoad House (1989)
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCaddyshack (1980)
At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 31 (2015)
WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on March 29, 2015, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Wrestlemania XXVI (2010)
WrestleMania XXVI was the twenty-sixth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Slim Jim. It took place on March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The first main event was a No DQ, no count-out match that featured The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. The second was a singles match for the WWE Championship that saw Batista defend the championship against John Cena. The third was a singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship featured the champion, Chris Jericho, defending against Edge for the title. Featured matches on the undercard included a 10-Diva tag team match, Bret Hart versus Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred match, Rey Mysterio versus CM Punk, Triple H versus Sheamus, the sixth annual Money in the Bank ladder match, a Triple Threat match between Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes, and a WWE Tag Team Championship match between Big Show and The Miz, against John Morrison and R-Truth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFor the Boys (1991)
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCosmic Ray (1962)
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMonster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)
After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)
Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 34 (2018)
WrestleMania 34 was the thirty-fourth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brands. It took place on April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFriday (1995)
Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStreet Fighter (2026)
In 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSolid Serenade (1946)
Tom ties up Spike and sneaks into the courtyard of the glamorous Toodles Galore with his bass, hoping to woo her with his song, much to the annoyance of a sleeping Jerry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 32 (2016)
WrestleMania 32 was thirty-second annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on April 3, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This was the third WrestleMania to be held in the state of Texas after 2001 and 2009, and the first to take place in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders (2018)
UFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on February 3, 2018, at Arena Guilherme Paraense in Belém, Brazil. A middleweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida and Eryk Anders headlined this event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold (2018)
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on February 10, 2018 at Perth Arena in Perth, Australia.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 (2010)
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on August 18, 2010 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC Fight Night 126: Cowboy vs. Medeiros (2018)
UFC Fight Night 126: Cowboy vs. Medeiros was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on February 18, 2018, at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, United States. A welterweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Donald Cerrone and Yancy Medeiros served as the event headliner.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC on Fox 28: Emmett vs. Stephens (2018)
UFC on Fox 28: Emmett vs. Stephens was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on February 24, 2018, at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, United States. The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between Josh Emmett and Jeremy Stephens.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou (2018)
UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou is a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on January 20, 2018 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC on Fox 27: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 (2018)
UFC on Fox 27: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on January 27, 2018, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. A middleweight rematch between former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza and Derek Brunson served as the event headliner. The pairing met previously in August 2012 under the Strikeforce banner with Souza winning the fight via knockout in the first round.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami (2010)
UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 13, 2010 at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Vitor Belfort was set to face Yushin Okami in the main event, with the winner receiving a middleweight title shot. However, on September 21, 2010, Belfort withdrew from the fight to face Anderson Silva. Nate Marquardt ended up fighting Yushin Okami in the main event, which would still determine the next #1 contender.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC 99: The Comeback (2009)
UFC 99: The Comeback was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. It was the first UFC event held in Germany, as well as the first in mainland Europe (events have previously been held in both the U.K. and Ireland). The main event was a catch weight bout between Rick Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann (2009)
UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on April 1, 2009. The event was broadcast on Spike TV, as a prelude to the premiere of The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. The main event featured the debut of former WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit – riding an eight fight win streak – in the main event against Martin Kampmann.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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What are the best movies like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion?
The closest matches to WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion are WWE WrestleMania XXX (2014), The Main Event (2020) and American Symphony (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion?
Start with WWE WrestleMania XXX (2014), the closest match to WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion.
What is the highest-rated movie like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion?
Friday (1995), rated 7.2/10 by 2,136 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion?
Street Fighter (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion?
Yes: WWE WrestleMania XXX (2014), The Main Event (2020) and American Symphony (2023).
How are movies similar to WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion chosen?
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