The Herro's Journey: A Pro Wrestling Story

The Herro's Journey: A Pro Wrestling Story follows legendary Midwest wrestling promoter David Herro as he navigates the emotional and professional challenges of preserving independent wrestling in a rapidly changing industry. Through behind-the-scenes access, heartfelt interviews, and real-life drama, the film explores Herro's legacy, the passion of the performers, and the blurred line between fiction and reality in the squared circle. It's a story of resilience, reinvention, and the enduring power of wrestling to unite generations of fans and dreamers alike.

  • Danny Reyes
    Director
  • David Vox Mullen
    Producer
  • David Herro
    Key Cast
    "David Herro"
  • Kal Herro
    Key Cast
    "Kal Herro"
  • Al Snow
    Key Cast
    "Al Snow"
  • Ken Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Kennedy / Mr. Anderson"
  • Adam Scherr
    Key Cast
    "Braun Stroman"
  • David Vox Mullen
    Key Cast
    "David Vox Mullen"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Cams, Full Frame, XAVC HS
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Danny Reyes

Danny Reyes (professionally known as Drey Richards) is a filmmaker and photographer from the South Side of Chicago with a strong passion for authentic storytelling. He earned his BFA in Filmmaking from the University of Illinois at Chicago and later honed his skills in improvisation and comedy writing at The Second City.

Over the past decade, Drey has collaborated with respected production companies including Rhapsody Chicago Productions and Emerging Light Media. His work has supported a wide range of clients such as Apple, House of Blues, Red Bull, C2E2 Comic Con, Dorma, Roscoe’s Bar, and CrossFit Brick Chicago. He has filmed various short films, sketches & music videos. He is also the co-founder of Under The L Productions.

In 2025, he made his feature length directorial debut with the his documentary The Herro’s Journey, which held a private screening to a full house at The Bend Theater in West Bend, Wisconsin. The film explores the legacy of Midwest pro wrestling promoter David Herro and his bond with his son, resonating deeply with audiences.

Drey remains committed to creating bold, character-driven stories across narrative, commercial, and documentary formats.

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