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Released | 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Studio | PWL Studios, London, England | |||
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WrestleMania: The Album [2] is the third studio album by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was released in 1993 by Arista Records and RCA Records.
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