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'Queen of the Ring' review: Wrestler biopic takes a bump

Trinity Fatu stars as Ethel Johnson in the film 'Queen of the Ring,' depicting the life of a Black wrestling pioneer.
Ethel Johnson and her sisters made history as trailblazers in women's wrestling, breaking racial and gender barriers.
Director Ash Avildsen's film showcases the contributions of early female wrestlers in the sport.

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‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Emily Bett Rickards Has Star Power in Starry-Eyed Wrestling Biopic

“I can’t sing and I can’t dance,” Mildred Burke tells her future manager, husband, business partner (and later ex-husband and rival) Billy Wolfe. “But I can tell a story and beat some ass.” What a story, and what an ass-beating. “Queen of the Ring” is a wide-eyed and inspirational biopic about Burke, born Mildred Bliss, who defied gender norms, broke arbitrary laws separating and limiting the participation of all genders in sports, and shattered…

6 days ago·United States

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Variety

WWE Star Trinity Fatu on ‘Queen of the Ring’ and Bringing Wrestling Trailblazer Ethel Johnson to Life: ‘I Am a Direct Result of That Fight’

Trinity Fatu, who wrestles for the WWE under the ring name Naomi, plays real-life wrestling pioneer Ethel Johnson in the biopic 'Queen of the Ring.'

7 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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'Queen of The Ring' star Emily Bett Rickards on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke

In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female athlete in the male-dominated world of professional wrestling.

7 days ago·Georgia, United States

'Queen of the Ring' review: Wrestler biopic takes a bump

If pro wrestling is life, and more and more it's looking like it is, "Queen of the Ring" is strictly a midcard affair.

7 days ago

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TMZ

WWE, AEW Stars Attend 'Queen Of The Ring' Movie Premiere In NYC

The 'Queen Of The Ring' red carpet looked more like a battle royale than a movie premiere -- a ton of wrestlers put on their Sunday best and hit the carpet!

9 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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expaTimes

In Video: 'She was the Tina Turner of wrestling': New film tells story of pioneering female wrestler

Queen of the Rings: The Inspiring True Story of Mildred Burke, the First Female Wrestling Millionaire As we celebrate Women’s History Month, a new film, "Queen of the Rings," is set to hit theaters nationwide, telling the story of a trailblazer in women’s sports. The film highlights the remarkable journey of Mildred Burke, who rose to fame in the 1930s and became the first female athlete to earn over $1 million a year. Defying the laws of her ti…

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