VIDEO: Trailer released for Mildred Burke biopic ‘Queen of the Ring’

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A new trailer for “Queen of the Ring,” Mildred Burke’s biopic, has been released. 
AEW wrestlers Toni Storm and Kamille both have roles in the film. Storm plays Clara Mortensen, a popular wrestler in the 30s and 40s who feuded with Burke over the Women’s World title. Kamille plays WWE Hall of Famer June Byers, who missed a WON Hall of Fame induction this year by less than 10 percent. 
A new teaser for the film featuring Emily Bett Rickards as Mildred Burke is available below:

The film debuted at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 19 and will be released in theaters across the United States on March 7, 2025. It is based on Jeff Leen’s book The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend. 

Ash Avildsen directed the project.

“Storytelling has always been my greatest passion, and ‘Queen of the Ring’ represents a culmination of my journey both personally and professionally,” Avildsen said of the film. “At the age of 34, I finally met my father, acclaimed director John G. Avildsen, known for iconic films such as ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Karate Kid.’ Building a beautiful bond with my father as an adult was life-changing, deeply influencing my approach to storytelling and imbuing my work with a profound sense of purpose and authenticity. Growing up without a father defined me in my youth, but becoming best friends with him later in life has been transformative.”

Earlier this year, Storm spoke to Jim Varsallone about her experience working on the film. 

“It was such a pleasure, it really was. It meant a lot to me because it was about Mildred Burke, who was a pioneer of the business that I’m involved in—the business that I love so much. It’s such an honor; I can’t believe this is happening.”

“I’ve never experienced anything like this, to be honest, so I’m a little overwhelmed. I’m going to be honest. It’s a beautiful story. Not a lot of people are aware of how women’s wrestling came to be and the real story behind it. So, you know, I’m excited for people to see it and understand.”