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Inside the bizarre world of independent wrestling

Ready to rumble — Wrestling is flourishing in unexpected places all across Britain. It’s a low-budget, high-energy world where DIY daredevils band together in the belief that teamwork makes the dream work – no matter how unlikely it seems.

Written by: Sean Cole
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The mundane real lives of Mexico’s star wrestlers

Outside the ring — Although worshipped while in the ring, Mexico’s star Lucha libre wrestlers live markedly different lives outside of it. Seila Montes Gonzalez shoots their story.

Written by: Seila Montes Gonzalez
Culture

The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge

Grappling for change — After several assassination attempts, Big Papa T fled for his life and lost everything. Now he's changing lives in London, where his quest for vengeance has turned into a mission to help others.

Written by: Christopher Clark

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