Pope: Against All Odds

Pope: Against All Odds

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Pope: Against All Odds

"An Inspirational Documentary"

2012

0h 16m

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Elijah Burke takes viewers on a journey during the Impact Wrestling Pay-Per-View, Against All Odds, both before and after the show, while explaining his view on the situation.

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