The world of pro wrestling was fully on display at the movie premiere for Queen of the Ring, the new biopic about the life and career of Mildred Burke. At the New York City premiere, AEW’s Prince Nana, Queen Aminata, ROH Women’s World Champion Athena, Skye Blue, Deonna Purrazzo, and Julia Hart were all dressed to impress.
It wasn’t just AEW talent who were in attendance for the big event. WWE Superstars Jimmy Uso and Naomi also dazzled on the red carpet. Naomi donned a neck brace, selling the attack she received at Elimination Chamber: Toronto by Jade Cargill.
Queen of the Ring tells the story of Burke, one of the pioneers of women’s wrestling, as played by Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow.) The film also features plenty of genuine in-ring talent, including Naomi as Ethel Johnson, the first African-American Women’s Champion. AEW’s Kamille is in the film as June Byers, an adversary of Burke, while ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm portrays Clara Mortensen. Britt Baker is Debbie Nichols in the film while Jim Cornette will portray an NWA commissioner.
Burke’s story is an exciting mix of highs and lows at a time when women’s wrestling (then known as ‘Girl Wrestling’) was not the attraction it has become in the modern-day. With Burke’s legacy continuing long after her death, Queen of the Ring is set to wow fans when it releases in March 2025.
