These Celebrities Have Dabbled As Pro Wrestlers

Mickey Rourke’s Life Imitates Art

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In 2008, Mickey Rourke starred in the film The Wrestler in which he plays an aging professional wrestler attempting to survive on a dwindling circuit. Around the same time, Mickey Rourke decided to give the ring a go in real life.

This was no surprise for Mickey as he previously shunned acting for a chance at a pro boxing career. In the wrestling ring, he took on Chris Jehrico. The scene was staged for Chris to start calling out Mickey who then got in the ring. Chris ended up knocked out and at Mickey’s mercy. In real life, Mickey also won critical acclaim for his portrayal in the film.