Women’s wrestling has been through many iterations —see the Attitude era and the Divas era. Sunday brings the next chapter, ...

Mildred Burke's inspiring journey in 'Queen of the Ring' challenges gender norms and showcases her resilience as a female wrestler. Emily Bett Rickards' physical transformation and dedication to ...

“Mildred put on this muscle in a time when it was not in vogue,” Rickards, 33, says of Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete and champion wrestler who was a major draw from the 1930s ...

Queen of the Ring hits theaters nationwide this Friday, March 7. Star Emily Bett Rickards spoke with The Takedown on SI about her transformation and portrayal of WWE Hall of Famer Mildred Burke.

In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female ...

Mildred Burke is played by Emily Bett Rickards, who is best known for playing the hacker Felicity Smoak on the superhero TV series “Arrow.” If her performance in “Queen of the Ring” is any ...

In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female ...

Ash Avildsen, son of 'Rocky' director John G. Avildsen, helms 'Queen of the Ring,' an overly earnest biopic about trailblazing wrestler Mildred Burke.

'Queen of the Ring' electrifies true story of a single mom's rise to wrestling stardom Emily Bett Rickards has the right moves to portray Mildred Burke’s inspiring career that started in the 1930s.

Burke wrestled from 1937 to 1956 and launched her own World Women's Wrestling Association after leaving the National Wrestling Alliance. Rickards portrays Burke, covering her training through the ...

MOVIES Mildred Burke, who paved the way for women wrestlers, hits the mat and the big screen in ‘Queen of the Ring’ The biopic stars Emily Bett Rickards, who trained with professional ...

Google Mildred Burke and you’ll find vintage pictures of the pro wrestling icon showing off her impressive biceps. Those photos gave Emily Bett Rickards inspiration not only for what she needed ...