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Squared Circles (2026)
An aging professional wrestler, who was once a household name, is now clinging to his glory days as champion for a small company. Moments before his match, he's told to lose his championship to a young up-and-coming star who's coming to take his spot.
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An aging professional wrestler, who was once a household name, is now clinging to his glory days as champion for a small company. Moments before his match, he's told to lose his championship to a young up-and-coming star who's coming to take his spot.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Valerio Cafagna
In Theaters:3/18/2026
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Runtime:10 minutes
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