Saturday, May 4, 2024

RW595 - Wrestling Movies Rewatch - The Wrestler

 


In this episode of The Wrestling Movies Rewatch, Cory and Eoghan are broken and battered as they discuss The Wrestler.

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Samoa Joe vs Nechro Butcher


The film was shot in 40 days with a budget of $6 million. It went on to make around $44million.


Nic Cage was originally attached to star but politely stepped aside when Aaronofsky’s first choice, Rourke, became available.

Tomei and Rourke both received Oscar nominations

Professional wrestlers who appeared in the film include: Robbie E, Necro Butcher, Nick Berk, The Blue Meanie, Sabian, Nate Hatred, Ron Killings, L.A. Smooth, Jay Lethal, Johnny Valiant, Jim Powers, Austin Aries, Claudio Castagnoli, Larry Sweeney, Paul E. Normous, Romeo Roselli, John Zandig, Chuck Taylor, Nigel McGuinness, D. J. Hyde, Kit Cope, Drew Gulak, Bobby Dempsey, Judas Young, Pappadon, Jay Santana and Ernest Miller.

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It's time for the ladies to take the lead in Fighting with My Family.

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