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As Mexico battles drug lords and Trump’s Wall, Lucha Libre is as popular as ever.

Damian profiles the strong women using wrestling to fight for change.

Historically, luchadores have crossed the border to seek more lucrative wrestling careers. Damian speaks with lucha libre fighter Black Spider on how Trump’s proposed border wall jeopardizes the livelihoods of up-and-coming luchadores.

After fighting for their respective releases from the WWE and traditional wrestling promotions, Hassan Assad, aka MVP, and Sami Calihan have both found success on the independent wrestling circuit.

Hardcore wrestlers Jun Kasai and Danny Havoc discuss their biggest influences and inspirations in the no holds barred world of deathmatch wrestling.

In deathmatch, fighters use blades, razor wire, and glass to draw very real blood.

Damian heads to Tokyo to meet the world's best female wrestlers.

One generation of wrestler hands the reins to the upcoming stars.

Damian finds out what it takes to become a professional wrestler in America today.

From the bright lights of Florida to the spotless streets of Japan and the chaos of the Congo, Damian Abraham dives headlong into the fascinating ways cultures around the world have embraced one of America's greatest exports: professional wrestling.

Hardcore musician Damian Abraham documents the vibrant subcultures of professional wrestling around the world.

We worked with Nike Training to document Michael B Jordan’s determination, drive and what it means to stay grounded.