TNA Wrestling Celebrates Ladies’s Wrestling with a Cross-Promotion Tribute to Former Wrestler Mildred Burke and the Golden Age of Feminine Athletes
TNA Wrestling introduced at this time a cross-promotion partnership with the just-released film “Queen of the Ring,” which hit film theaters on March 7, honoring the exceptional contributions of ladies in wrestling, notably, Mildred Burke.
“Queen of the Ring,” written and directed by Ash Avildsen, is predicated on a real story and spotlights feminine professional wrestler Mildred Burke, performed by Emily Bett Rickards. The film additionally stars Josh Lucas, Kelli Berglund and Walton Goggins, amongst others.
“Queen of the Ring” is impressed by the 2010 e-book The Queen of the Ring: Intercourse, Muscle groups, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend by Jeff Leen, and Burke’s personal manuscripts.
Jim Ross is the chief producer of the movie.
“TNA Wrestling is extraordinarily proud to be partnering with ‘Queen of the Ring’ to showcase the unimaginable expertise of ladies’s wrestling and the trailblazers who paved the best way for generations to return,” mentioned Rob Kligman, Chief Income Officer at Anthem Sports activities Group. “We’re all about amplifying the movie within the greatest and greatest methods potential and can function key integrations at our upcoming Sacrifice stay occasion on March 14 in El Paso, Texas, together with branding on the ring canvas, an official match sponsorship, airing of behind-the-scenes footage, plus digital and social assist. We’re grateful to Ash and the whole crew for the chance to collaborate and shine a highlight on this unimaginable story.”
Mildred Burke, often known as one of many first feminine wrestling champions, broke boundaries and set new requirements for ladies in sports activities. Her legacy is a vital a part of wrestling historical past and serves as an inspiration for TNA’s mission to have fun and promote the empowerment of ladies throughout the trade.
“I’m deeply appreciative that TNA has chosen to honor all of the females from the golden period of ladies’s wrestling, serving to convey consciousness to this unimaginable true story,” mentioned Ash Avildsen, Director of Queen of the Ring. “Our fearless unbiased spirit on the planet of wrestling aligns completely with Mildred Burke’s pioneering contributions, and we’re excited to have fun the wealthy historical past of ladies’s wrestling alongside TNA.”
“Queen of the Ring” premiered on the Buffalo Worldwide Movie Competition final October and is launched by Sumerian Footage.
The cross-promotion features a Knockouts World Championship match sponsorship at Sacrifice.
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