Who says its fake?

Rating: Null/10 (1 March 2013)

This film appears to be all the sad truth of what happens to a wrestler after their marketability has passed. Bret Hart said it best, once you're used up, Vince is done with you. And the all too often desire to keep going when you know you should stop (Jerry Lawler).These guys put themselves through hell to entertain us and I resent anyone saying it's fake. I dare any of you to do what they do for five minutes and not pass out or be sore. Sure the outcomes are predetermined and the matches are worked so their is minimal injury, but still there is an amazing amount of punishment these men and woman put their bodies through. This is what that movie deals with. Mickey Rourke, while I've never been a big fan, is awesome here. The movie really captures the feel of the life of a pro wrestler. I love the scene in the locker room where is chatting with his opponent for the night, going over what they will do in their match. That's how it happens people, guess what, Undetaker and HHH don't really hate one another. BUt all to often real injuries happen (in 97 when Owen Hart accidentally had Steve Austin down too low for a pile driver, he drove Austin's neck into the matt for real. That injury nags Stone Cold til this day. HIs strained relationship with his daughter is really great here. I mean I don't wanna spoil it for you, just see it. You don't even have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy it