Browsing: Queen of the Ring

Story by Paul Salfen Emily Bett Rickards is practically glowing as she sits down to talk about her starring role in QUEEN OF THE RING, a film that’s hitting screens just in time for Mother’s Day. This isn’t your typical wrestling flick—it’s the true story of Mildred, a single mother and trailblazing wrestler who defied

Interview by Paul Salfen Based on the true story of Mildred Burke. In a time when women’s pro wrestling was illegal, a small-town single mother risked everything to change the sport forever—becoming the first million-dollar female athlete in history.