Posted on 3/13/125 by Colin Vassallo
NA Wrestling announced today a cross-promotion partnership
with the just-released movie “Queen of the Ring,” which hit
movie theaters on March 7, honoring the remarkable
contributions of women in wrestling, particularly, Mildred
Burke.
“Queen of the Ring,” written and directed by Ash Avildsen,
is based on a true story and spotlights female pro wrestler
Mildred Burke, played by Emily Bett Rickards. The movie also
stars Josh Lucas, Kelli Berglund and Walton Goggins, among
others.
“Queen of the Ring” is inspired by the 2010 book The Queen
of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an
American Legend by Jeff Leen, and Burke’s own manuscripts.
Jim Ross is the executive producer of the film.
“TNA Wrestling is extremely proud to be partnering with
‘Queen of the Ring’ to showcase the incredible talent of
women’s wrestling and the trailblazers who paved the way for
generations to come,” said Rob Kligman, Chief Revenue
Officer at Anthem Sports Group. “We are all about amplifying
the film in the biggest and best ways possible and will
feature key integrations at our upcoming Sacrifice live
event on March 14 in El Paso, Texas, including branding on
the ring canvas, an official match sponsorship, airing of
behind-the-scenes footage, plus digital and social support.
We are grateful to Ash and the entire team for the
opportunity to collaborate and shine a spotlight on this
incredible story.”
Mildred Burke, known as one of the first female wrestling
champions, broke barriers and set new standards for women in
sports. Her legacy is a critical part of wrestling history
and serves as an inspiration for TNA’s mission to celebrate
and promote the empowerment of women within the industry.
“I am deeply appreciative that TNA has chosen to honor all
the females from the golden era of women’s wrestling,
helping bring awareness to this incredible true story,” said
Ash Avildsen, Director of Queen of the Ring. “Our fearless
independent spirit in the world of wrestling aligns
perfectly with Mildred Burke’s pioneering contributions, and
we are excited to celebrate the rich history of women’s
wrestling alongside TNA.”
“Queen of the Ring” premiered at the Buffalo International
Film Festival last October and is released by Sumerian
Pictures.
The cross-promotion includes a Knockouts World Championship
match sponsorship at Sacrifice.