Ash Avildsen

Queen of the Ring, a biopic about wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke, highlights her journey to becoming the longest-reigning champion and first million-dollar female athlete. The film portrays her struggles, including raising her son on the road, a tragic apprentice death, and a tumultuous relationship with her manager/ex-husband, Billy Wolfe, amidst wrestling's prohibition in much of America.

Queen of the Ring is a sports biopic about Mildred Burke, the pioneering female pro wrestler. Starring Emily Bett Rickards as Burke, the film gained significant attention upon its release ahead of International Women’s Day. Directed by Ash Avildsen, it highlights Burke’s groundbreaking journey in a male-dominated sport.

The biopic 'Queen of the Ring,' chronicling wrestler Mildred Burke's life, faces controversy. Makers accuse WWE of sabotaging promotional efforts, alleging blocked TV ads during RAW and a withdrawn sponsorship deal. The film, directed by Ash Avildsen, premiered to acclaim but now grapples with these serious accusations. WWE is yet to respond to the claims.

The biopic 'Queen of the Ring' chronicles the life of trailblazing female pro wrestler, Mildred Burke, set in a time when women's pro wrestling was illegal in the U.S. Directed by Ash Avildsen, the film features Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Walton Goggins.