20 Greatest Wrestling Documentaries Ever

6. CM Punk: Best In The World (2012)

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CM Punk's natural talent, drive and blatant disregard for the status quo forced him to the top in WWE. That's the tale weaved in Best In The World, and it makes for a thrilling watch. Much like Daniel Bryan, Punk was an underdog standout from the independent scene that worked diligently to become a mega star.

WWE must be commended for allowing Punk to tell his own story here. Avoiding the trap of trying to shoe horn in their own propaganda, this is as honest a film as wrestling fans could ever have dreamed of. Punk doesn't bow down to the corporate machine and hurl endless thanks to the company, he simply talks about his career.

There's even some nifty footage borrowed from independent groups like Ring Of Honor to back things up. Paul Heyman is also vital, revealing that WWE management weren't sure on Punk, which forced the former ECW head honcho to go to bat for the young wrestler.

CM Punk's relationship with WWE (and wrestling in general) may have soured since 2012, but that doesn't stop Best In The World from being an important slice of wrestling viewing.

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