5 Underappreciated Wrestling Movies

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Wrestling is one of the most varied human activities of the modern age. From the prestige of the Olympic circuit to the majesty of the televised events, it was only a matter of time before the most exciting thing in sports entertainment found its way to the cinema.

Pro wrestling is a massively popular and hugely influential landmark of entertainment worldwide. In the modern-day, a ton of movie stars got their start in wrestling. While the big contests are mostly dominated by the WWE, almost every nation has its answer to this particular brand of theater. Like most sports, films about wrestling cover just about everything from comic parodies to heart-wrenching drama, to gripping real-life documentaries. There's something for every wrestling fan when it comes to a cinematic adaptation of their favorite sport.

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This 2019 biopic of two-time WWE Divas Champion Paige is a heartwarming dramedy that explores the fun and the stress of the medium. Paige, born Saraya, is the daughter of a pair of professional wrestlers whose heyday was in the 90s. She and her brother Zac decide to follow in their parents' footsteps and try out for the WWE. Paige is mentored by Hutch Morgan who hits the young wrestler with some hard news. While she's on her way, her brother will never make it in the industry. Paige must struggle against the difficulties of the industry and the complexities of her family as she tries to live her dream.

Florence Pugh does an outstanding job in the lead role, bringing real pathos to the performance. Lena Heady and Nick Frost are very fun to watch as Rick and Julia Knight, Paige's dynamic parents. Tons of current and classic professional wrestlers make cameos, including a