WWE: The Ladder Match (2007)
Genre : Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime : 9H 0M
Director : Kevin Dunn
Synopsis
Follow the evolution of the ladder match and how it has come to be one of the most popular professional wrestling events today. From the earliest ladder matches through TLC and the 6-man Money in the Bank WrestleMania tradition, some of the craziest and most violent ladder matches are included.
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