In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
The championship match was filmed in a gymnasium on campus at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Dan 'Toad' Webster:
I've taken on tougher sons of bitches than Knox.
Jimmy Petersen:
Not with your pants on.
At the State tournament, the Cage Fighter logo can be seen on the back of Roman Knox's singlet. Cage Fighter apparel was not available in 1980 as it was not founded until 2007.
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