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sylvester stallone

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Philadelphia Freedom: ROCKY

June 1, 2017

Greetings from the road!

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Ryan McNeil
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CREED

November 29, 2015

When legacy and expectations combine to make success a million to one shot.

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Ryan McNeil
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Here Comes a New Challenger: CREED Trailer

July 8, 2015

Lord help me, I’m thinking about going back…

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Ryan McNeil
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