Wrestling With Tomorrow
A new documentary from Mike Kinney
What happens when the spotlight fades—and you’re left with the silence?
Wrestling With Tomorrow follows the return of Cowboy Gator Magraw, an independent wrestler coming back for one final match after nearly 20 years away. But this isn’t just about wrestling.
It’s about identity, recovery, and what it means to rebuild your life when everything you were known for is gone. The film explores the dark side of reinvention—addiction, depression, shame—and the fight to come back stronger. It features interviews with other wrestlers, mental health experts, and everyday people who’ve battled their demons behind the scenes.
🎬 Watch the official trailer:
👉 https://youtu.be/o_lAKNvkAbo
Two Ways to Support the Film:
🟡 Back the Kickstarter – Get rewards like exclusive merch, collectibles, on-screen credits, and behind-the-scenes access:
👉 strictlygator.com
🔵 Make a tax-deductible donation via FilmNorth – Your support through our fiscal sponsor helps fund production and post:
👉 filmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/wrestling-with-tomorrow
Thank you for being in my corner.
This is the most important project I’ve ever created—and I truly believe it can change lives.
🎬 Help Bring the Story to Life
Wrestling With Tomorrow is now fiscally sponsored by FilmNorth — a major step in making this powerful documentary a reality. Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to production costs and helps us shine a light on identity, redemption, and the enduring spirit of the underdog. Every dollar helps. Every share matters. Every fight deserves a second chance.
My passion is helping people bring out their best selves through their own communication channels by introducing my self-discovery process into the lives of others. I have experience with small platforms, as well as massive platforms such as WWE and TED Talks. I am here to help you effectively craft your messages, personally or professionally, and to support your desired impact. Let ME help YOU turn it up!
"Mike Kinney is a true professional. His eagerness to talk to my summer enrichment class about creative writing and the skills it can give you to be a confident person was priceless. His life experience and education makes his presence in a room unforgettable."
Jason R.
Educator, Hopkins Public Schools
"Having Mike speak to my students was such a treat! He shared excellent insight as to what makes a great TED Talk and shared how to enhance their presentations in general. My students were challenged to implement his ideas, and it made for fantastic results in their presentations."
Traci C.
Educator, Stillwater Middle School
"Mike provided valuable insights to our group on TED Talks generally and also led a discussion around his TED Talk. Mike has maintained the highest professional standards. He has generously shared his time, talents, and knowledge with others. He has been easy and rewarding to work with."
Mary H.
Board Member, TEDx Mahtomedi
"I worked with Mike for 2-3 months in preparation for my TEDx talk, and he was such an engaged coach. He was open to meeting several times and was attentive and engaged throughout each meeting. His feedback was candid, on-point, and so very helpful. In my experience, this is not common. Many leaders shy away from providing candid feedback for fear of appearing critical. Other leaders provide feedback that is overly harsh and unhelpful. Mike strikes that delicate balance. It is a true asset to those he leads. He strikes that rare balance between empathy and strategy."
