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Nicholas Cage was originally scheduled to star in the film. He once went to the Independent Wrestling League in New York to watch and prepare for the role, but later resigned.
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For his role, Mickey Locke specially invited former professional wrestler Afa Anoayi for special training.
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The original poster of "Wrestling King" once made Mickey Rock personally dissatisfied, because Mickey Rock in the poster was completely blocked by his long hair and couldn't see his face clearly.
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At the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival, Fox Searchlight bought the North American rights to the film for US$4 million.
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In order to participate in the Oscar selection, Fox Searchlight arranged for "Wrestling King" to be screened in North America on December 31, 2008, and the official release time was scheduled for January 16, 2009.
The Wrestler behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: Give this to your son, it's an authentic Randy "the Ram" action figure. Tell him not to lose it, it's a $300 collectors item.
Cassidy: Really?
Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: No.
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Wayne: [Jokingly describing to Randy what the deli counter is like] It's an endless parade of horny housewives begging for your man meat.