The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert Siegel. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke plays an aging pro
Theatrical release poster
Rourke's performance in the film gave renewed interest to his career.
Scenes where Rourke and Wood's characters try to bond were filmed on the Asbury Park boardwalk.
Unlike Aronofsky's previous films—which featured original scores by Clint Mansell—The Wrestler has a soundtrack of pre-recorded pop music, most of it glam metal acts such as Ratt.
John Corson, better known by the ring name John Zandig, is an American professional wrestler and promoter. He is the founder and former owner of the promotion Combat Zone Wrestling.
Zandig's Hardcore Hall of Fame banner in the former ECW Arena