Beyond the Mat

Terry Funk comes out of retirement after three months. Darren Drozdov is given a contract by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and wrestles as "Droz", but is crippled several months later and rendered a quadriplegic. Michael Modest and Tony Jones are not hired by the WWF. Roland Alexander continues to train wrestlers but is forced to stop holding shows due to fire safety violations. Jake Roberts is jailed for non-payment of child support. Extreme Championship Wrestling signs a television deal with a Nashville Network. The WWF makes an Initial Public Offer and floats on the stock market. Director Barry Blaustein reveals that he is no closer to comprehending the mindset of a wrestler.

Kyle Drummond

Jake Roberts: I'm going to make you beg. You're going to get down on your hands and knees. You will be the one that grovels for the money. And how appropriate... that the money you grovel for is your very own. Wallowing in the muck of avarice.

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