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Fighting Spirit
2000
Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school (the family fishing business grants him a distinct odor), Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning...
Walker Stewart
Walker Stewart is the lead English broadcast commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), making his debut at Fighting Spirit Unleashed on October 28, 2023, at just 21 years old. His commentary work includes Stardom, GCW, Reality of Wrestling, Mission Pro, and Future Stars of Wrestling, and he's often referred to as "The Velvet Voice" due to his smooth style.
Tomoyuki Oka
Tomoyuki Oka, better known by his ring name Great-O-Khan, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a member of the United Empire stable. A former NJPW World Television Champion and final official King of Pro Wrestling Champion, he is also a four-time IWGP Tag Team Champion with Jeff Cobb (2x), Aaron Henare, and Callum Newman. In 2026, he won the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship alongside Henare and Will Ospreay. In recognition of his in-ring ability, he received Tokyo Sports’ Technique Award in 2021, Fighting Spirit Award in 2022, and Best Tag Team Award in 2022 alongside United Empre stablemate Jeff Cobb. Oka began training with NJPW in 2015 and debuted in 2016 as part of the company’s Young Lion system before heading to the United Kingdom for an excursion with Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), where he reinvented himself as Great-O-Khan and later captured the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship. He returned to NJPW in 2020 as the first major member of Will Ospreay’s United Empire faction and quickly became one of the promotion’s most distinctive heavyweights, blending amateur wrestling, submission grappling, and his eccentric imperial persona. Known for his unconventional matches and crowd interaction, O-Khan gained further momentum in 2024 after reaching the G1 Climax playoffs and unsuccessfully challenging Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In 2025, he was ranked No. 137 in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI 500.
Nicole Matthias
is an American female professional wrestler currently using the ring name Nicole Savoy. She is best known for her ongoing work with SHIMMER Women Athletes where she is a one-time Heart Of SHIMMER Champion and current SHIMMER Champion in her first reign. Professional wrestling career Early career Savoy made her in-ring debut on November 5, 2011 in Primal Conflict Wrestling's PCW A Night To Remember V event, where she defeated Jessie Kaye. She returned to the ring on September 8, 2012 debuting in Vendetta Pro Wrestling at the 2012 September 2 Remember event. There, Savoy entered the 2012 Luna Vachon Memorial Lunacy Cup Vendetta Vixxens Battle Royal won by Amanda. During her rookie years Savoy wrestled in several California promotions including Fighting Spirit Pro, Battleground Pro Wrestling, PREMIER Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling, Gold Rush Pro Wrestling and others. Big Time Wrestling (2013-2014, 2016) Savoy made her debut on July 19, 2013 at BTW International Incident in a match lost to Winter. She returned on May 17, 2014 at BTW WrestleFest, defeating Kikyo Nakamura in a match specially officiated by Molly Holly. She later returned on October 24 during the 18th Anniversary event, defeating Laura Palmer in a match specially officiated by Amy Dumas. Her last match was on February 19, 2016 at BTW Dangerous Damsels in a loss to Beatrice Domino All Pro Wrestling (2013-2018) On October 5, 2013, Savoy debuted at APW One Scary Night where she defeated Savanah Riley. She returned on June 12, 2015 at APW 2nd Annual War At The Shore where she teamed with Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) in defeating Ryan McQueen & The World's Cutest Tag Team (Candice LeRae & Joey Ryan) in a tag match. She returned on September 26 at QPW/APW Renowned, where she defeated Laura James. Returning on October 30 at APW Halloween Hell 2015, Savoy challenged Thunder Rosa for Gold Rush Pro Wrestling's Lady Luck Championship, but did not succeed in winning the title. Savoy returned on May 13, 2016 at APW Friday The 13th, where Savoy defeated Holidead. On August 19 at APW Bay Area Bash, Savoy defeated Thunder Rosa. On August 18, 2017, Savoy returned at APW Civic Slam, defeating Candice LeRae in singles action. Savoy returned on St. Patrick's Day, 2018 for APW Kick Rocks, where she lost to Tenille Dashwood. Three months later Savoy returned on June 22 at APW Bay Area Bash where she defeated Shotzi Blackheart. She returned on July 6 at APW/PWR King Of Indies, defending Pro Wrestling Revolution's World Women's Championship against Taya in a title match that ended in a No-Contest finish.
James Dowell
James Dowell is an English professional wrestler, better known under the ring name James Drake and is currently wrestling for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for their NXT brand. He is most notably known for wrestling in Progress Wrestling, teaming alongside Zack Gibson. Both Drake and Gibson have their own professional wrestling school based in Maghull, Liverpool called Fighting Spirit Wrestling.
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Hiroshi Tanahashi, widely known as the “Ace,” is a Japanese sports executive and retired professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he serves as president and representative director. He debuted in 1999 after graduating from the NJPW Dojo as a Young Lion and later went on excursion to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in the United States. He had his final match on January 4, 2026, against longtime rival Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20. Across his NJPW career, Tanahashi became an eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, two-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, three-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, one-time NEVER Openweight Champion, one-time NJPW World Television Champion, two-time IWGP U-30 Openweight Champion, and six-time NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion. In tournament competition, he won the G1 Climax three times in 2007, 2015, and 2018 and the New Japan Cup twice in 2005 and 2008. He is recognized as the fourth wrestler to complete NJPW’s Triple Crown and the second to achieve its Grand Slam. Outside NJPW, Tanahashi is a one-time RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, a one-time GHC Tag Team Champion with Yuji Nagata, a one-time CMLL World Tag Team Champion with Jushin Thunder Liger, a one-time CMLL World Trios Champion with Okumura and Taichi as La Ola Amarilla, and the winner of the Campeón Universal del CMLL 2013 Tournament. Fans, journalists, and fellow wrestlers often credit Tanahashi as a central figure in NJPW’s rebuilding period, pointing to his role in helping carry the promotion through the 2000s and early 2010s, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time for his consistency, drawing ability, and influence on the modern “ace” role. His legacy is further reinforced through major industry recognition. Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards include Feud of the Year (2012–2013) vs. Kazuchika Okada, Most Charismatic (2013), Most Outstanding Wrestler (2012–2013), Match of the Year (2012) vs. Minoru Suzuki on October 8, Match of the Year (2013) vs. Kazuchika Okada on April 7, Match of the Year (2016) vs. Kazuchika Okada on January 4, Wrestler of the Year (2011–2013), Wrestler of the Decade (2010s), Most Charismatic of the Decade (2010s), and induction into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2013). He was ranked No. 3 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI 500 in 2013. Tokyo Sports awards include Best Bout Award (2012) vs. Kazuchika Okada on June 16, Fighting Spirit Award (2003, 2006), MVP Award (2009, 2011, 2014, 2018), and Outstanding Performance Award (2007).
Marie Kristin Gabert
Marie Kristin Gabert is a German professional wrestler better known by the ring name Alpha Female. She is currently working for World Wonder Ring Stardom. is a German professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, currently signed to WWE performing on their NXT UK brand. She is best known on the independent scene as Alpha Female and Jazzy Gabert. She has wrestled for World Wonder Ring Stardom, Impact Wrestling (TNA) and in the Mae Young Classic tournament. She is also a professional powerlifter, strongwoman, and bodybuilder. abert started training in 2001 under the wing of Joe E. Legend and Murat Bosporus, as well as other trainers from the German Wrestling Federation (GWF) promotion. Her first match took place on 7 April, where she faced Wesna and Blue Nikita in a three-way match under the ring name Jazzy Bi for the NWA Germany European Women's Championship, a match won by the champion Wesna. Gabert continued competing in the GWF. On 20 April 2002 Gabert teamed with Ahmed Chaer and Chris The Bambikiller in a six-person tag team ladder match against Wesna, Carlos Gallero and Fake Dog, which they would lose. Two months later on 22 June, Gabert teamed with Blue Nikita in a tag team match against Wesna and Missy Blond, which they would lose. She would continue to wrestle against Nikita and Wesna in Germany in promotions such as Professional Wrestling Alliance (PWA) and European Wrestling Association (EWA) from 2003 to 2006. Gabert made her debut for the Queens of Chaos promotion, located in Paris, France on 11 December 2006 competing in the one-night tournament to determine the number one contender for the Queen of Chaos championship. She defeated Pandora in the first round match, only to lose in the finals to April Hunter during a four-corners elimination match. Gabert returned to the promotion a month later on 21 January 2007, unsuccessfully challenging Hunter for the Queen of Chaos championship in a Iron Man match. Two months later on 18 March, Gabert once again lost to Hunter in a title match. On 1 July in the Fighting Spirit Federation promotion, Gabert unsuccessfully challenged Minx for the Queens of Chaos European championship. On 15 September, she defeated Allison Danger and Jetta to become the number one contender for the Queens of Chaos championship, and defeating Wild Xenia later in a singles match. In January, 2008, she won her first title -the EWE women's championship- in Bilbao, Spain against the Italian wrestler Lisa Schianto. She retained her EWE title in San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain (April, 14, 2008) against Croatian wrestler Wesna Busic and retained too in Sevilla, Spain (June, 28, 2008) in front of the Swedish Jenny Sjödin. Gabert made her mixed martial arts debut on October 15, 2016, defeating Manuela Kuhse via technical knockout. Gabert faced Reina Miura on April 16, 2017, at Rizin FF 5: Sakura. She lost the fight by second-round submission
Zo Tipp
Zo (pronouns: they, them, theirs) is a San Francisco born, Lenapehoking/NYC based, Jewish Japanese American queer neurodivergent performer. They were a recurring guest star on American Horror Story Season 12: Delicate (FX, Hulu), have appeared on Only Murders in the Building (Hulu, Disney+), Dickinson (Apple TV), and have starred in several independent films, including selections for screenings at Newfest and Outfest. In theater, they've worked on productions at INTAR, Playwright’s Horizons, Pan Asian Rep at Theatre Row, Cherry Lane Theatre, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Access Theatre, Frigid Fest, The American Museum of Natural History, and TheaterWorksUSA, and in workshops at Roundabout Theatre, NYTW, Breaking the Binary, The Playwright’s Realm, New Dramatists, CSC/Oregon Shakes Play On! festival, Rattlestick Theater, Red Bull Theatre, WP Theatre, The Movement Theatre, The Acting Company, The Lark, Faultline Theater, Huntington Theater Company, Playbill.com, and The Actors Fund. Zo has narrated articles for The New Yorker and New York Magazine on Apple News, and has been featured in dramatic podcasts, including Play On!/OSF’s collaboration with Next Chapter Podcasts. Zo has sung at Birdland Theater, in Times Square, at Spectrum NYC, and at the Joventuts Musicals Festival in Barcelona. They have performed operatic roles with Opera on Tap, Dell’Arte Opera, Underworld Productions Opera, Garden State Opera, and Manhattan Opera Studio. Zo has been described as “the biggest badass onstage,” “a gracefully athletic faerie,” and “endearingly twitchy,” portraying characters from Hamlet to Puck, from a frustrated tech genius to a sword-fighting kitsune spirit. Zo studied Meisner for 3 years with Paul Perez, scene study with Larry Singer for about a decade, and Lucid Body with Fay Simpson. With Gwendolyn Schwinke, Zo delved into Feldenkrais for actors, Linklater, and Viewpoints. Zo has taken intensives in Kinetic Awareness with Francis Becker, Peking Opera movement with Liu Mianzong and Zhang Yanhong, about 100 hours of yoga teacher training, has studied fundamentals of ballet, Cunningham, and tap dance, and has learned a variety of stage combat techniques on the job. Zo completed Improv 101, 201, and 301 at the Upright Citizens Brigade NYC Training Center taught by James III and Molly Thomas. Zo earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with Highest Honors from SUNY Binghamton, completed coursework in the Master of Music programs at SUNY Binghamton and Hunter College, and studied classical singing with the legendary Benita Valente, as well as Carol Yahr, Mary Burgess, and Peyton Hibbitt. Zo currently studies with Sarah K Brown, and has coached contemporary and musical theater singing styles with Lilli Wosk. Zo also plays guitar, piano, ukulele, and a little drum and violin. Zo is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. Zo completed the New York Feldenkrais Method Professional Training Program, directed by David Zemach-Bersin, concurrent with intensive Feldenkrais-based vocal and somatic studies with Maxine Davis. They are a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity.
Ashlee Fidow
Ashlee Fidow is a stunt coordinator and performer from Auckland, New Zealand. Of Samoan, Chinese, English, and German heritage, she stands as one of the few Pasifika women in the global stunt industry. Growing up in Avondale, Fidow was raised by her mother, who managed the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis while instilling in her daughter a resilient spirit. Influenced by action films and martial arts icons like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, Fidow began practising martial arts at the age of eight. She earned a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo by the age of 17. She competed in national and international tournaments, securing multiple gold and silver medals. Her martial arts journey expanded to include kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Filipino stick fighting (Kali), laying a robust foundation for her future in stunt work. Fidow's entry into the stunt industry occurred in 2009 when a friend encouraged her to audition for a television show seeking new stunt performers. This opportunity led to her first on-set experience. It ignited a passion that has driven her career for over a decade. Her extensive filmography includes high-profile projects such as "The Hobbit" trilogy, "Mulan," "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," "Alien: Covenant," "The Meg," and "Avatar: The Way of Water." She has also contributed to television series like "Spartacus," "Ash vs Evil Dead," and "The Shannara Chronicles." In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Fidow has served as a stunt coordinator and trainer, sharing her expertise in fight choreography and safety protocols. Her commitment to excellence and representation has been recognized with nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture for her work on "The Hobbit," "Mulan," and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." In 2024, she made history as the first stuntwoman to win the Women in Film and Television New Zealand Awards, receiving the Queenstown Camera Company Craft Award for her outstanding contributions to the field.
Aaron Goodwin
Aaron Goodwin (born April 1, 1976) is an equipment technician, camera operator, and paranormal investigator. He is best known for his work on the Travel Channel's paranormal investigation series Ghost Adventures. In need of a cameraman for their documentary, Bagans and Groff first met and hired Goodwin in Las Vegas to assist them with primary filming and B-roll taping. The documentary then led to the series , Ghost Adventures. Often left alone on "hotspots" within the locations under investigation, Goodwin has been portrayed as "bait" to attract supposed ghostly spirits. Before joining Bagans and Groff, Goodwin had worked as a camera operator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and several behind-the-scenes films premiere in Las Vegas. He is also known for his work on Space Detective (2017), Malevolence (2004) and Crimps (2011).
Lily Holleman
Lily Holleman is deceptive. To see Lily's work opposite her childhood hero Tracey Ullman in the Showtime series Tracey Ullman's State of the Union (2008) (four episodes in the show's three seasons), or as "Lisa" on Showtime's Shameless (2011), or as a guest star on Comedy Central's Key and Peele (2012), is to be certain that she was born to play comedy. Then you see her as the earnest, compassionate and spirited wife of a Navy SEAL on CBS' NCIS: New Orleans (2014), or in a recurring guest-star role as the recovered meth addict and unwed mother fighting for the right to keep her child in John Wells' NBC/TNT police drama Southland (2009), and you begin to realize the range that Lily Holleman possesses. A native of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of the prestigious National Cathedral School, Lily attended Washington and Lee University, where she earned a degree in Art History and won the John Graham Award in Fine Arts (given annually to the student contributing the most to theater, studio art, music, and art history). She currently serves as both the President and Chairman of the Board of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, an organization founded in 1925 by many of the giants of the motion picture industry.
Ann Rutherford
Ann Rutherford was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The daughter of a former Metropolitan Opera singer, John Rutherford, and her actress mother, Lillian Mansfield, Ann was destined for show business. Not long after her birth, her family moved to California, where she made her stage debut in 1925. Ann appeared in many plays and on radio for the next nine years before making her first screen appearance in Waterfront Lady (1935). Ann's talent was readily apparent, and she was signed to three films in 1935: Waterfront Lady (1935), Melody Trail (1935), and The Fighting Marines (1935). By now, she was a leading lady in the fabled Westerns with two legends, John Wayne and Gene Autry. By the time Ann was 17, she inked a deal with MGM, where she would gain the status of superstar for her portrayal of Polly Benedict in the popular Andy Hardy series with Mickey Rooney. Ann's first role as Polly was in 1938, in You're Only Young Once (1937). Three more Hardy films were produced that same year: Out West with the Hardys (1938), Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938), and Judge Hardy's Children (1938). Ann found time to play in other productions, too. One that is still loved today is the Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol (1938), in which she played the sweet role of the Spirit of Christmas Past. In 1939, Ann played the role of Annie Hawks in Of Human Hearts (1938) in addition to three more Andy Hardy films. But that year also saw Ann land a role in the most popular film in film history. She played Careen O'Hara, Scarlett's little sister, in Gone with the Wind (1939). Plenty of fans of the Andy Hardy series went to see it just for Ann. The film was unquestionably a super hit. Ann then resumed making other movies. While working for MGM, Ann, along with the other stars, was under the watchful eye of movie mogul Louis B. Mayer. The bottom line was profit, and Mayer kept performers' salaries minimized as much as possible. Most tried to get raises and failed. Even Mickey Rooney was decidedly underpaid during his glory years at MGM. But not Ann Rutherford. When she asked for a raise, she took out her bankbook and, showing him the amount it contained, told Mayer she had promised her mother a new house. Ann got her raise. In 1942 at the age of 22, Ann appeared in her last Andy Hardy film, Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942). She then left MGM and freelanced her talent. Ann was still in demand. In 1943, she appeared in Happy Land (1943), but it was a little later in her career when she appeared in two big hits. In 1947, she played Gertrude Griswold in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Donna Elena in Adventures of Don Juan in 1948. After that, Ann appeared in several TV programs and didn't return to the silver screen until 1972, in They Only Kill Their Masters (1972). Her last role came in 1976 in the dismal Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), whereupon she retired. Ann was approached to play the older Rose in 1998's mega hit Titanic (1997) but turned it down. She happily enjoyed her retirement being constantly deluged with fan mail and granting several interviews and appearances. Ann Rutherford died at her Beverly Hills home on June 11, 2012 with her close friend Anne Jeffreys by her side. She was 94 years old.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
Resident Evil
2026
Medical courier Bryan unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
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Medical courier Bryan unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
The Batman
2022
In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
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In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
Jonathan Jules
Jonathan Jules is an actor known for Fighting with My Family (2019), Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (2022) and Invasion Earth (2016).
Dylan Schmid
As a toddler Dylan spent hours play-fighting and doing skits with older brother T.J; he is known as the family's dramatic child who could always make you laugh with his funny expressions and weird movements. Started acting at the age of six, hand picked for 2 short student movies, did a pilot mini series called Gibson Gus, played "Prince of York" in eight summer performances with Victoria Shakespeare Society; later chosen for lead with the Pacific Opera Victoria in Rodelina, played her son Flavio. In 2010 went to L.A. with AIPA (Marg Haynes) did a 2 week intense acting course with Patrick Day, Nora Eckstein at Young Actors Space, and was given rave reviews. - IMDb Mini Biography
Pretty Lethal
2026
A troupe of ballerinas find themselves fighting for survival as they attempt to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.
Tenet
2020
Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
Aaron J. Owen
Aaron J. Owen is known for Fighting Chance (2022), Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020) and The Shoebox (2022).
Robby Haynes
Robby Haynes is a multi-talented self styled actor, script writer & director starring in Fighting Talk , Space Bandits: Fight for Extant and appearing in Disney blockbuster live action remakes Will Smith Aladdin (2019) (2019) and Artemis Fowl (2020). The fact is, Robby was born and grew up in North London, UK in the mid-70s. It was difficult enough without being black, one of four siblings in a single parent (Catherine Sargeant) household struggling to make ends meet. The only escape from his impoverished existence was discovering at eleven years old, the joys of the theatre attached to his brand new secondary school. Robby finally found creative, expressive freedom there where he could hone and develop his chosen craft. He met some good, fun-loving friends, the teachers gravitated towards him, nurtured and encouraged him to explore his musical (piano, trumpet, drums, guitar) technical (lighting, effects, sound) writing, directing and acting abilities, appearing in every theatre production throughout his education. Completely immersed in the entertainment industry, Robby is now directing his debut films 'Fighting Talk' and 'Space Bandits: Fight For Extant'. He is an accomplished writer, actor, award-winning producer and casting agent, often spotted lurking on film and TV locations searching for emerging talents. He is firmly established in the film and music industry and is also known for music artists tour management, video producing and directing. Robby is kind but driven and passionate about his way of life. He can be tough and straight-talking on set but, when asked, he is honest in his opinions. His wish is to impart his industry knowledge to those that show similar traits, as his mentors did for him whilst growing up. Robby lives & works in London and Hertfordshire.