Meet Mildred Burke: The Woman Who Shook Up Wrestling

Ever heard of Mildred Burke? Probably not, but her story is a wild ride. Back in the 1930s to 1950s, women's wrestling wasn't even legal in most places. But Burke didn't let that stop her. She started as a waitress in Kansas, dreaming of a bigger life. One day, a wrestling promoter named Billy Wolfe rolled into town. Burke saw her chance and challenged one of his male wrestlers. She won, and Wolfe took her under his wing. Together, they traveled the Midwest, with Burke winning match after match against men.

Their relationship didn't stay just business for long. They fell in love, got married, but things soured when Wolfe started cheating. Burke stayed with him for the business, but her heart belonged to someone else - Wolfe's son. Talk about complicated! The film "Queen of the Ring" tells Burke's story, with Emily Bett Rickards nailing the lead role. The movie looks great, with vintage settings and powerful acting. But it's Rickards who steals the show, handling the intense role with skill.

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