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Following a group of wrestlers fighting their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter a world where anything is possible. A group of young wrestlers from Norwich fight their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter a world where anything is possible. James lost his sight as a child in a car accident, Pocket is struggling to overcome PTSD, and Marcus is autistic. These three friends are all determined to succeed both in and out of the ring. Norfolk-based trainer and promoter Zak Knight is there to help them. The story of his sister Paige’s rise to fame was told in the Hollywood movie Fighting with my Family. Zak struggled with severe depression but found a new purpose, helping others fulfil their dreams. In Zak’s world, there’s no such thing as can’t.

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Step into the Ring: Series 1: No Such Word as Can't

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No Such Word as Can't

BBC Three - Step into the Ring, Series 1, No Such Word as Can't

Marcus won’t let autism stop him becoming a pro wrestler.

Marcus battles with his anger, while James, who is blind, gets ready for his return to the ring.

Step into the Ring: Series 1

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Enter the world where anything is possible. A group of young wrestlers from Norwich fight their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter the world where anything is possible. James lost his sight as a child in a car accident, Pocket is struggling to overcome PTSD, and Marcus is autistic. These three friends are all determined to succeed both in and out of the ring. Norfolk-based trainer and promoter Zak Knight is there to help them. The story of his sister Paige’s rise to fame was told in the Hollywood movie Fighting with my Family. Zak struggled with severe depression but found a new purpose, helping others fulfil their dreams. In Zak’s world, there’s no such thing as can’t.

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