Surprising Times Mad Max and Pro Wrestling Inspired Each Other!

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From wrestling set pieces to The Road Warriors, Lord Humungous, and more, Mad Max has had an undeniable influence on professional wrestling. Here, we break down the times wrestling borrowed ideas from the movie franchise, as well as that one time WWE inspired Mad Max!

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1. Wrestling Set Pieces and Steel Structures

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2. The Road Warriors / The Legion of Doom

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3. Lord Humongous

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4. Mad Maxine

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5. Mad Max Inspires Demolition

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