Filming of Aronofsky’s ‘The Wrestler’

This Scene is the end of the Hardcore match featuring Rourke’s character Randy “The Ram” Robinson against CZW wrestler Necro Butcher.

Mickey Rourke The Wrestler

Mickey Rourke plays Randy “The Ram” Robinson who comes out of retirement to try to knock down an old rival in new flick’ The Wrestler’.

Mickey is no stranger to knocking people out – he used to be a pro boxer.

The Sun’s wrestling expert Simon Rothstein said: “Nicolas Cage was meant to play this role, but you can see why the producers plumped for Mickey.

“His physique and blond locks remind me of Hulk Hogan.”

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