By day, they live ordinary lives as students, office workers and tradies. But by night, they transform into heroes and villains in Perth’s thriving independent wrestling scene.

For many Australians, professional wrestling is something watched on television, with stars like John Cena and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson feeling worlds away from everyday life.

But hidden in plain sight is a community of local performers proving that stepping into the ring isn’t reserved for superstars – it could be someone you know.