First Trailer Released for Much Talked About “The Wrestler” Movie - Wrestling Forums

darrkzerow · 06:44 PM

Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey.

Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life — trying to reconnect with his daughter, and strikes up a blossoming romance with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei). Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy “The Ram” back into his world of wrestling.

Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home * inside the ring.

[I saw Ron Killings]

The Wrestler Trailer - Trailer Addict

Ultimate_Solution126 · [2 (**permalink**)] Posted by Ultimate_Solution126 11-20-2008, 07:56 PM

Wow, that looks really good, I think it's cool how they actually used real promotions, Ring of Honor, CZW and I think I seen WXW used as well, not quite sure. Nonetheless can't wait to see it

darrkzerow · [3 (**permalink**)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-20-2008, 08:37 PM

Yeah, me either. It looks really good.

DemonToSome ***Legend*** · [4 (**permalink**)] Posted by DemonToSome ***Legend*** 11-20-2008, 09:53 PM

I'm a huge fan of Rourke's, so I'll obviously be checking out this movie whenever it comes out. Also, I just wanted to mention that there are quite a few wrestlers involved in the movie. Here are a few of them:

'Luscious' Johnny Valiant

Necro Butcher

Ernest the Cat Miller

The Blue Meanie

Austin Aries

Ron Killings

Mrslash11 · [5 (**permalink**)] Posted by Mrslash11 11-20-2008, 10:36 PM

It looks good. I also like the Bruce song played in the trailer. Can't wait for it to come out.

Does anyone know of the date that it is supposed to?

frogman302 · [6 (**permalink**)] Posted by frogman302 11-21-2008, 05:15 AM

I think the best part about this is, not just that it's badass movie, but that it might just get more people into maybe checking out wrestling.

darrkzerow · [7 (**permalink**)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-21-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frogman302

I think the best part about this is, not just that it's badass movie, but that it might just get more people into maybe checking out wrestling.

I was thinking the same thing.

darrkzerow · [8 (**permalink**)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-21-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrslash11

It looks good. I also like the Bruce song played in the trailer. Can't wait for it to come out.

Does anyone know of the date that it is supposed to?

Comes out December 17.

darrkzerow · [9 (**permalink**)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-21-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonToSome

I'm a huge fan of Rourke's, so I'll obviously be checking out this movie whenever it comes out. Also, I just wanted to mention that there are quite a few wrestlers involved in the movie. Here are a few of them:

'Luscious' Johnny Valiant

Necro Butcher

Ernest the Cat Miller

The Blue Meanie

Austin Aries

Ron Killings

Saturn is also in the movie.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-20-2008, 06:41 PM	darrkzerow
Quote Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life — trying to reconnect with his daughter, and strikes up a blossoming romance with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei). Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy “The Ram” back into his world of wrestling. Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home * inside the ring. [I saw Ron Killings] The Wrestler Trailer - Trailer Addict __________________ BATISTA FOR GM! THE NEW BAS ASS TEAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T4vqUWgOPM BEST VIDEO EVER! VINCE LIKES PUNK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs9dqLHG8LQ VINCE DOESN'T LIKE JEFF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWyzgAHShd8 Last edited by darrkzerow; 11-20-2008 at 06:44 PM.	Posterbator http://www.pwrestlingforums.com/ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saturn Posts: 8,390
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Ultimate_Solution126 11-20-2008, 07:56 PM	Ultimate_Solution126
Quote Wow, that looks really good, I think it's cool how they actually used real promotions, Ring of Honor, CZW and I think I seen WXW used as well, not quite sure. Nonetheless can't wait to see it __________________ Ultimate Solution126 aka Tony Schlapak	Midcarder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 437
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by darrkzerow 11-20-2008, 08:37 PM	darrkzerow
Quote Yeah, me either. It looks really good. __________________ BATISTA FOR GM! THE NEW BAS ASS TEAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T4vqUWgOPM BEST VIDEO EVER! VINCE LIKES PUNK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs9dqLHG8LQ VINCE DOESN'T LIKE JEFF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWyzgAHShd8	Posterbator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saturn Posts: 8,390
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by DemonToSome *Legend* 11-20-2008, 09:53 PM	DemonToSome *Legend*
Quote I'm a huge fan of Rourke's, so I'll obviously be checking out this movie whenever it comes out. Also, I just wanted to mention that there are quite a few wrestlers involved in the movie. Here are a few of them: 'Luscious' Johnny Valiant Necro Butcher Ernest the Cat Miller The Blue Meanie Austin Aries Ron Killings __________________ ~Explorers in the further regions of experience. Demons to some. Angels to others. No tears, please. It's a waste of good suffering.~	PWF Hall Of Fame Class 2008 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,535
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by Mrslash11 11-20-2008, 10:36 PM	Mrslash11
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by frogman302 11-21-2008, 05:15 AM	frogman302
Quote I think the best part about this is, not just that it's badass movie, but that it might just get more people into maybe checking out wrestling. __________________ Custom made from head to toe Wheelin dealin Limousine ridin Jet flyin Sonovagun WOOOOOOOO!	Main Eventer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,117
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