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March 21, 2025 11 mins

Emily Bett Rickards joined Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her powerful transformation into wrestling icon Mildred Burke in the film Queen of the Ring! 

In this exclusive interview, Emily shares:  The intense physical training and wrestling prep for the role   The brutal in-ring moments and working with real wrestlers like Kamille & Toni Storm  Exploring Mildred Burke’s challenging relationship with Billy Wolfe and filming those tough scenes  The emotional depth of the film and what she hopes audiences take away  Behind-the-scenes stories & fun moments from set

 

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