True story of 'Queen of the Ring Pro wrestler Mildred Burke

The True Story Behind 'Queen of the Ring,' Explained
Queen of the Ring' is about a pioneer athlete most people have never heard of, Mildred Burke. Burke was a trailblazer in women's pro wrestling.
The true story of 'Queen of the Ring' pro wrestler Mildred Burke
Emily Bett Rickards hit the gym and the ropes to play wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke in "Queen of the Ring," which weaves in fact with fiction.
‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Trailblazing Female Wrestler Mildred Burke Gets an Overly Solemn Biopic Treatment
Ash Avildsen, son of 'Rocky' director John G. Avildsen, helms 'Queen of the Ring,' an overly earnest biopic about trailblazing wrestler Mildred Burke.
‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Emily Bett Rickards Has Star Power in Starry-Eyed Wrestling Biopic
Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood and Deborah Ann Wohl co-star in an arch and inspiring film about athlete Mildred Burke.
‘Queen of the Ring’ review: Compelling wrestling biopic struggles with its grip
GLOW,” a series from Netflix that ran for three seasons in the late 2010s — before, frustratingly, seeing its announced fourth season canceled during the pandemic — showed that women’s professional wrestling could be a colorful backdrop for storytelling.
'Queen of the Ring' Review: Emily Bett Rickards Stuns in This Knockout Wrestling Biopic
Wrestling biopics, while rare, are not new. Late 2023 saw the release of The Iron Claw, about the famed Von Erich family. That story is beyond tragic, but although Queen of the Ring does have some sad moments, it's also a story of unwavering passion. As the final credits roll, you're going to feel a renewed strength thanks to such a powerful icon.
Queen Of The Ring Review: I’m Impressed By Ash Avildsen’s Consistently Compelling Wrestling Biopic Starring Emily Bett Rickards
Queen of the Ring uses the story of Mildred Burke to expertly explore women's pro wrestling in a time when they weren't allowed in the sport.
Tyler Posey Talks About Wanting To Tell Queen Of The Ring's Women's Wrestling Story From The 'Carny Days' To The First Female 'Million Dollar Athlete'
I t isn’t rare these days to see female wrestlers headline WrestleMania, become the biggest stars in promotions around the ...
Queen Of The Ring Opening Weekend Box Office Numbers Revealed
Queen of the Ring generated $380,000 at the box office during it's opening weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie ...
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Adventures of an A-Lister: The ‘Queen of the Ring’ enters the mat
What do you know about women’s wrestling? Personally, if you asked me this I would have to simply answer: nothing. Nothing ...
'Queen of the Ring'; Gino at the Movies
Angel Reese is a bonafide star, on and off of the floor for the WNBA. The Chicago Sky forward was an All-Rookie player in ...
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Queen of the Ring Review – A lost opportunity to tell an impactful story
Ash Avildsen adapts Jeff Leen's Pulitzer Prize-winning book following the life of the first million-dollar female athlete, ...
How a“ ”wheelbarrow of weights and chicken helped Emily Bett Rickards transform into a wrestler for “Queen of the Ring”
Emily Bett Rickards knew very little about professional wrestling before signing on to play one of its most important female ...
‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Fighting for Respect
Rather randomly, Mildred stumbles upon a wrestling match in Kansas City and proclaims the sport her destiny. The story ...
The wild, ‘perverse’ life of wrestling’s pin-up Queen of the Ring
A new film celebrates pioneering female wrestler Mildred Burke – and the violent battles she fought in and out of the ring ...