Louis Albano

Louis Albano

Louis Vincent "Captain Lou" Albano was an Italian-born American professional wrestler, manager and actor. He was active as a professional wrestler from 1953 until 1969, then he became a manager, until 1995. Throughout his 42-year career, Albano guided 15 different tag teams and four singles competitors to championship gold. Albano was part of the "Triumvirate of Terror," a threesome of nefarious WWF managers that also included The Grand Wizard of Wrestling and Freddie Blassie. The trio would be fixtures in the company for a decade, until the Grand Wizard's death in 1983. A unique showman, with an elongated beard, rubber band facial piercings, and loud outfits, Albano was the forefather of the 1980s Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. Collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Albano helped usher in wrestling's crossover success with a mainstream audience. Capitalizing on his success, he later ventured into Hollywood with various television, film, and music projects. He became well-known to a new generation of fans as the actor and voice of Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! In 1953, Albano married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine Tango. The marriage lasted 56 years, until his death. Albano has been noted by several others for his faithfulness to his wife, a rare characteristic in the on-the-road world of 1970s and 1980s professional wrestling. Albano released his autobiography, Often Imitated, Never Duplicated, on July 20, 2008 through his website. The book includes a foreword by Cyndi Lauper. The other Albano siblings are Vincent, George, Eleanor, and Carl, all of whom became teachers. Albano's brother, Carl, taught health for 32 years at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and was head of the Ridgewood High health department from 1974 until 2001. Carl's students have noted that he used his brother Lou as an example of the difference between crazy and unique. George served as the Principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Mount Vernon, New York and often brought Lou in to delight the school's students during their lunch hour. Vincent was an art teacher and lived part-time in a lake house in Connecticut. Eleanor was a music teacher for preschool students in Connecticut and impacts the lives of countless students through music. Albano's son, Carl Albano, has been a member of the Putnam County Legislature since 2011. During the 1990s, Albano shed 150 pounds (70 kg) following a health scare. In May 2005, Albano suffered a heart attack, but later recovered. Albano was sent home from the hospital and again began watching his health. The song "Captain Lou" by Kimya Dawson is dedicated to him. In 1983 the band NRBQ wrote a song about Albano called "Captain Lou." Albano was featured as a singer on that song as well on another called "Boardin' House Pie." Both of these songs appear on NRBQ's Tap Dancin' Bats compilation, their Lou and Q spoken-word comedy record, as well as their out-of-print, hard-to-find single which Albano used to sell at his wrestling matches. Albano died on October 14, 2009 of a heart attack while residing in hospice care.He was 76 years old.

  • Popularity : 0.598
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1933-07-29
  • Place of Birth : Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Louis Albano Movies

  • 1986
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    Wise Guys

    Wise Guys

    5.3 1986 HD

    Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to...

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  • 1985
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    WrestleMania

    WrestleMania

    6.6 1985 HD

    The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City....

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  • 1992
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    It's a Complex World

    It's a Complex World

    6 1992 HD

    A band of would-be terrorists threaten to blow up the Heartbreak Hotel, Providence's most notorious rock club. Featuring extended live performances...

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  • 1986
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    WrestleMania II

    WrestleMania II

    6.4 1986 HD

    Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a...

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  • 2006
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    Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story

    Born to Controversy: The Roddy Piper Story

    7.5 2006 HD

    Tracing the amazing journey of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, whose intense rivalry with Hulk Hogan launched WrestleMania, and his many stops along the way,...

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  • 1986
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    Body Slam

    Body Slam

    5 1986 HD

    M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent...

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  • 1994
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    WWE Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt

    WWE Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt

    1 1994 HD

    Join the ghastly Paul Bearer for a chilling journey through some Hits from the Crypt. From Earthquake going one-on-one with Adam Bomb, to The...

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  • 1994
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    German Fan Favorites 2

    German Fan Favorites 2

    1 1994 HD

    Gorilla Monsoon hosts another exciting lineup of in-ring action with WWE's German Fan Favorites II. In this Home Video Classic, you'll see Shawn...

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  • 1986
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    The British Bulldogs

    The British Bulldogs

    4 1986 HD

    One of the most legendary tag team combinations in WWE history is highlighted in this Home Video Classic celebrating The British Bulldogs. From The...

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  • 1986
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    The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth

    The Macho Man Randy Savage & Elizabeth

    1 1986 HD

    This Home Video Classic celebrates WWE's original power couple with a memorable look at "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth. Witness...

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  • 1986
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    WWE Villains of The Squared Circle

    WWE Villains of The Squared Circle

    1 1986 HD

    The most memorable rule benders and rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan host Villains of the...

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  • 2005
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    Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling

    Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling

    6 2005 HD

    Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling.

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  • 2004
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    Mafioso: The Father The Son

    Mafioso: The Father The Son

    5 2004 HD

    When the head of a mafia clan is perceived to be weakening, his family suffers a series of attacks. It is up to his son, Frankie, to figure out...

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  • 2003
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    The Undertaker's Dozen

    The Undertaker's Dozen

    1 2003 HD

    A dark gritty story based on 12 of New York's most dysfunctional and hapless addicts in a controversial recovery program.

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  • 2006
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    WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

    WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

    7.4 2006 HD

    The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.

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  • 2005
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    13th Grade

    13th Grade

    1 2005 HD

    Just as he's about to graduate, senior classman David Easter gets the shock of his young life when a new teacher invents 13th grade in this comedy....

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  • 1987
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    Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

    Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports

    1 1987 HD

    Bob Uecker hosted this show in the mid to late 1980's, featuring sports bloopers and comedy with Mr. Baseball himself.

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  • 2000
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    The Boys Behind the Desk

    The Boys Behind the Desk

    1 2000 HD

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  • 1980
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    WWE Showdown at Shea '80

    WWE Showdown at Shea '80

    1 1980 HD

    WWF stadium show in the summer of 1980 from Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens, New York.

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  • 2003
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    Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America

    Ivan Koloff the Most Hated Man in America

    1 2003 HD

    Documentry about "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff

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  • 2006
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    The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

    The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

    5.5 2006 HD

    A look through the greatest Wrestling managers in history from the 80's, 90's, and 2000 and beyond

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  • 1985
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    The Best of the WWF: volume 4

    The Best of the WWF: volume 4

    1 1985 HD

    The biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches

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  • 1986
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    The Best of the WWF: volume 6

    The Best of the WWF: volume 6

    1 1986 HD

    The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!

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  • 1986
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    The Best of the WWF: volume 8

    The Best of the WWF: volume 8

    1 1986 HD

    The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!

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  • 1986
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    The Best of the WWF: volume 7

    The Best of the WWF: volume 7

    1 1986 HD

    The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!

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  • 1996
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    WWE Survivor Series 1996

    WWE Survivor Series 1996

    7.3 1996 HD

    A traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match puts The Rock, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Barry Windham & "Wildman" Marc Mero against Triple H,...

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  • 1985
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    The WWF's Most Unusual Matches

    The WWF's Most Unusual Matches

    1 1985 HD

    Some of the most unusual matches in WWF History.

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  • 1985
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    Best of the WWF Volume 1

    Best of the WWF Volume 1

    1 1985 HD

    The best action that the WWF has to offer.

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  • 1985
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    Best of the WWF Volume 2

    Best of the WWF Volume 2

    1 1985 HD

    Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.

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  • 1985
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    WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest

    WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest

    1 1985 HD

    Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.

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  • 1994
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    Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some

    Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some

    1 1994 HD

    Cyndi Lauper tours a theme park, meeting strange characters and remembering her past. The film is also illustrated by a collection of Cyndi's pop...

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  • 1985
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    Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough

    Cyndi Lauper: The Goonies 'R' Good Enough

    1 1985 HD

    Directed by Richard Donner, it features Cyndi Lauper and the film's cast in a playful, pirate-themed adventure. The video captures the fun and...

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  • 1984
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    WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84

    WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84

    1 1984 HD

    Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do...

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  • 1986
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    The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano

    The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano

    10 1986 HD

    A documentary of the life a Captain Lou Albano, the WWF legend. The story is told by many of his fellow wrestlers like Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan.

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  • 1985
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    Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!

    Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!

    10 1985 HD

    WWF Wrestling bloopers.

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  • 2005
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    Internet Fear

    Internet Fear

    1 2005 HD

    As the city and it's occupants fall under the control of a Heavy Metal band, "Necrodemon", blood is shed and mass murder ensues. Soon the FBI is...

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  • 2004
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    WWE: The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

    WWE: The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

    10 2004 HD

    At last, homage is paid to the brains and beauties behind the brawn- the most famous and infamous managers in wrestling history. The men and women...

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  • 1992
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    Stay Tuned

    Stay Tuned

    6.131 1992 HD

    Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to...

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  • 2011
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    The True Story of WrestleMania

    The True Story of WrestleMania

    8.3 2011 HD

    It is the most anticipated yearly event in Sports Entertainment, an annual pop culture touch point. For more than 25 years, WrestleMania has hosted...

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  • 2006
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    Legends Never Die

    Legends Never Die

    1 2006 HD

    Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers...

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  • 1996
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    WWE Hall Of Fame 1996

    WWE Hall Of Fame 1996

    1 1996 HD

    WWF Hall of Fame (1996) was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF...

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  • 1986
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    Tag Team Champions

    Tag Team Champions

    1 1986 HD

    A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.

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  • 1999
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    Heroes of Wrestling

    Heroes of Wrestling

    1 1999 HD

    Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October 10, 1999 from the Casino Magic hotel and casino in Bay...

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  • 1984
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    WWE The Brawl to End it All

    WWE The Brawl to End it All

    10 1984 HD

    The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and broadcast live on MTV. It took place...

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  • 1986
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    WWE The Big Event

    WWE The Big Event

    8 1986 HD

    The Big Event was a Canada-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which took place on...

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  • 1994
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    WWE The Countdown to The Crowning

    WWE The Countdown to The Crowning

    1 1994 HD

    Join your hosts Vince McMahon and "The Macho Man" Randy Savage for in-depth analysis of the 1994 WWE King of The Ring Tournament and a WWE World Tag...

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  • 1994
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    WWE King of the Ring 1994

    WWE King of the Ring 1994

    8 1994 HD

    King of the Ring (1994) was the second annual King of the Ring. It took place on June 19, 1994 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. "King...

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  • 1994
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    WWE SummerSlam 1994

    WWE SummerSlam 1994

    8 1994 HD

    Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends the Women’s Championship against Bull Nakano....

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  • 1994
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    WWE Survivor Series 1994

    WWE Survivor Series 1994

    8.2 1994 HD

    Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1994 at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. It was also the last Survivor Series...

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  • 2010
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    Hot Ice, No-one Is Safe

    Hot Ice, No-one Is Safe

    2 2010 HD

    No one is safe in this action filled suspense. Who can you trust, when you don't even recognize yourself anymore?

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  • 2019
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    Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits

    Cyndi Lauper: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits

    1 2019 HD

    Japanese-only DVD includes all the music videos released from 1983 through 1995 in chronological order for the first time.

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  • 2014
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    WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions

    WWE Greatest Wrestling Factions

    10 2014 HD

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  • 2021
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    Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

    Biography: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper

    7.7 2021 HD

    Focuses on "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWE's greatest villains. During his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of...

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  • 1985
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    All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular

    All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular

    1 1985 HD

    A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup...

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  • 1984
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    Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

    7.477 1984 HD

    The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership...

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  • 1985
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    227

    227

    6.8 1985 HD

    A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and discusses all manner of things with her...

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  • 1993
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    WWE Raw

    WWE Raw

    6.7 1993 HD

    A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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  • 2019
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    Dark Side of the Ring

    Dark Side of the Ring

    8.4 2019 HD

    Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

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  • 1993
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    WWE Raw

    WWE Raw

    6.7 1993 HD

    A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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  • 1993
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    WWE Raw

    WWE Raw

    6.7 1993 HD

    A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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  • 1989
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    The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

    The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

    6.8 1989 HD

    In 1989 the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens across America. The Super Mario...

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  • 1986
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    WWF Wrestling Challenge

    WWF Wrestling Challenge

    6.8 1986 HD

    WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and...

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