From the creators of Cheer comes a new documentary series on Netflix all about wrestling, which joins the Ohio Valley Wrestling league.

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The series follows wrestler Al Snow, as he attempts "to keep professional wrestling league Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVF) afloat, navigating the brutal waters of mounting debt and the power struggles of new ownership".

There are eight wrestlers featured in the cast, from all walks of life, who are part of the Ohio Valley Wrestling league. Here's everything you need to know about the cast at the centre of Wrestlers on Netflix.

Leila Grey

Leila Grey on Wrestlers Netflix holding a belt aloft
Leila Grey in Wrestlers. Netflix

Age: 33

Hometown: Queens, New York

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Instagram: @miss_leilagrey

Twitter: @Miss_LeilaGrey

Leila Grey made her wrestling debut in 2020 during a fight at the independent wrestling circuit in Florida. She then made her debut in the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) league in March 2021.

The following year she made her television debut on AEW Rampage, losing to Serena Deeb. Following another loss in June 2022, Leila joined The Baddies, a professional wrestling stable currently performing in All Elite Wrestling, alongside Jade Cargill.

Jessie Godderz

Jessie Godderz in the Wrestlers cast on Netflix shouting
Jessie Godderz. Netflix

Age: 37

Hometown: Rudd, Iowa

Instagram: @mrpec_tacular

Twitter: @MrPEC_Tacular

Jessie Godderz, who is also known as The Modern Day Adonis, The Man and Young Gunz, is a professional wrestler who competes for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He is a two-time and current OVW National Heavyweight Champion and seven-time OVW Southern Tag Team Champion.

Prior to wrestling, Godderz was a professional bodybuilder with the World Natural Body Building Federation.

HollyHood Haley J

HollyHood Haley J in Wrestlers on Netflix standing in a wrestling ring holding a rope
HollyHood Haley J. Netflix

Age: Unknown

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Instagram: @hollyhoodhaleyj

Twitter: @HollyHoodHaleyJ

HollyHood Haley J is the daughter of professional wrestler Amazing Maria, and was trained by Ronnie Roberts at Ohio Valley Wrestling. She made her wrestling debut in January 2020, and in her first year, she became OVW Women's Champion.

Mahabali Shera

Mahabali Shera in Wrestlers on Netflix looking angry
Mahabali Shera. Netflix

Age: 32

Hometown: Pune, India

Instagram: @mahabalishera

Twitter: @MahabaliShera

Mahabali Shera is a professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling. He made his wrestling debut with Ring Ka King in 2011 and was previously signed with WWE in 2018.

Before he began wrestling, Shera was a self-taught bodybuilder with success in local competitions.

Al Snow

Al Snow in Wrestlers on Netflix leaning on a bar
Al Snow. Netflix

Age: 60

Hometown: Lima, Ohio

Instagram: @therealalsnow

Twitter: @TheRealAlSnow

Al Snow began his wrestling career in 1982, but nowadays he is a professional promoter. Snow is best known as a wrestler for Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and WWF/E.

He has owned Ohio Valley Wrestling since 2018, first as a majority owner and then a minority owner since 2021.

Mike Walden

Mike Walden in Wrestlers on Netflix wearing green shorts, pointing
Mike Walden. Netflix

Age: 47

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Instagram: @cashflowrestler

Twitter: @CashFloWrestler

Mike Walden, best known for his ring name Wizard of Wall Street, has been in the professional wrestling industry for over 25 years. While part of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Walden has won the OVW Heavyweight Championship three times and the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship twice.

Freya the Slaya

Freya the Slaya in Wrestlers on Netflix walking with a belt on her shoulder
Freya the Slaya. Netflix

Age: Unknown

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Instagram: @freya.the.slaya

Twitter: @freya_the_slaya

Freya the Slaya made her professional wrestling debut in 2016. In her career, she has won the OVW Women's Championship twice and was ranked number 140 in the 2022 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 150 Females.

The 'Good' Reverend Ronnie Roberts

Ronnie Roberts in Wrestlers on Netflix sitting on the edge of a wrestling ring looking into camera
Ronnie Roberts. Netflix

Age: Unknown

Hometown: Fayette County, Kentucky

Instagram: @ronnie_roberts1

Twitter: @RonnieReverend

Not much is known about Ronnie Roberts, but in his career he has trained wrestlers HollyHood Haley J and Lexxi Green.

Mayor Craig Greenberg

Mayor Craig Greenberg in Wrestlers on Netflix wearing a blue shirt, smiling
Mayor Craig Greenberg. Netflix

Age: 50

Hometown: Commack, New York

Instagram: @mayorcraiggreenberg

Twitter: @LouisvilleMayor

Mayor of Louiseville, Craig Greenberg, first invested in the Ohio Valley Wrestling league in 2021 alongside Kentucky Sports Radio founder Matt Jones.

"I am apart of a leadership team combining business expertise and enthusiasm for local sports, and we believe Ohio Valley Wrestling is poised for even more growth and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this outstanding Louisville-based organisation," Greenberg's Facebook reads.

Wrestlers premieres on Netflix on Wednesday 13th September. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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