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*** The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would enjoy a renewed mainstream popularity in TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the time was still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the film's release.
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to reintroduce himself to the modern audience. By the end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight, and pretty much every popular retired wrestler runs a podcast these days.
** More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbor references is ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released in 2007).
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to reintroduce himself to the modern audience. By the end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight, and pretty much every popular retired wrestler runs a podcast these days.
** More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbor references is ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released in 2007).
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*** The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would enjoy wouldn't regain even a renewed modicum of mainstream popularity in until the near end of TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the time was still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the film's release.
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to reintroduce himself to the modern audience. By the end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight, and pretty much every popular retired wrestlerruns would start up a podcast these days.
by the dawn of the 2020s.
** More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbor references is''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'', released in 2007).2007.
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to reintroduce himself to the modern audience. By the end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight, and pretty much every popular retired wrestler
** More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbor references is
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*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to reintroduce himself to the modern audience. By the end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight.spotlight, and pretty much every popular retired wrestler runs a podcast these days.
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* HarsherInHindsight: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].
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* HarsherInHindsight: HarsherInHindsight:
** In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federalagent]].agent]].
** The film in general is difficult to watch for a lot of wresting fans due to how accurately it portrays the lives of various 80s and 90s wrestlers after their time in the spotlight is over -- just look at Wrestling/RoddyPiper's breakdown after he had a private screening of the movie as proof. Piper had repeatedly stated that, due to the abuse his body has gone through over the course of his career (not unlike the abuse Randy's body goes through in the movie), he was unlikely to make it to sixty-five, and indeed, he didn't. He died at age of sixty-one in 2015.
** In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal
** The film in general is difficult to watch for a lot of wresting fans due to how accurately it portrays the lives of various 80s and 90s wrestlers after their time in the spotlight is over -- just look at Wrestling/RoddyPiper's breakdown after he had a private screening of the movie as proof. Piper had repeatedly stated that, due to the abuse his body has gone through over the course of his career (not unlike the abuse Randy's body goes through in the movie), he was unlikely to make it to sixty-five, and indeed, he didn't. He died at age of sixty-one in 2015.
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* HeartwarmingInHindsight: While this movie and ''Film/BlackSwan'' were originally planned to be connected, it did not work out. Years later, in 2020, Russian animator Anton Dyakov independently came up with a story involving a ballerina who performed in ''Theatre/SwanLake'' and a boxer. His film, ''WesternAnimation/BoxBallet'' earned an Oscar nomination.
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* HeartwarmingInHindsight: While this movie and ''Film/BlackSwan'' were originally planned to be connected, it did not work out. Years later, in 2020, Russian animator Anton Dyakov independently came up with a story involving a ballerina who performed in ''Theatre/SwanLake'' and a boxer. His film, ''WesternAnimation/BoxBallet'' ''WesternAnimation/BoxBallet'', earned an Oscar nomination.
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** In the very first scene, someone praises Randy backstage because he "put [his opponent] over", implying that Randy lost in a way that made his opponent look good.
** When Randy is playing video games with his young neighbor and beats him, the kid says he has to leave. Randy suggests one more game hinting the kid will win. Just like in wrestling, Randy is trying to "give back" his win. Furthermore, the kid Randy is playing with is clearly bored playing a decades-old game and system and is only doing it as a favor to Randy. When talking about the new ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'', he specifically mentions being able to fight Iraq soldiers. Given the Ayatollah is an Iraq caricature, he's probably trying to get Randy interested in a newer game.
** When Randy is playing video games with his young neighbor and beats him, the kid says he has to leave. Randy suggests one more game hinting the kid will win. Just like in wrestling, Randy is trying to "give back" his win. Furthermore, the kid Randy is playing with is clearly bored playing a decades-old game and system and is only doing it as a favor to Randy. When talking about the new ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'', he specifically mentions being able to fight Iraq soldiers. Given the Ayatollah is an Iraq caricature, he's probably trying to get Randy interested in a newer game.
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** In the very first scene, someone praises Randy backstage because he "put [his opponent] over", implying meaning that Randy lost in a way that made his opponent look good.
** When Randy is playing video games with his young neighbor and beats him,good. In wrestling parlance, "getting over" refers to winning the kid says he has audience's support ("over" meaning "popular" or "well-liked"), while putting someone ''else'' over refers to leave. Randy suggests one more game hinting helping them gain the kid will win. Just like in wrestling, Randy is trying audience's support (usually by allowing them to "give back" his win. Furthermore, the kid Randy is playing with is clearly bored playing a decades-old game and system and is only doing it as a favor to Randy. When talking about the new ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'', he specifically mentions being able to fight Iraq soldiers. Given the Ayatollah is an Iraq caricature, he's probably trying to get Randy interested in a newer game. win).
** When Randy is playing video games with his young neighbor and beats him,
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The film captures the pro wrestling industry of the late 2000s that it's almost like a time capsule. Even five years later, the internet had already proved to be a huge game changer when it came to the indies; numerous promotions were able to broadcast their shows via [=iPPV=], and indie wrestlers who'd never signed to major promotions were able to build up followings equal to those who were. The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would enjoy a renewed mainstream popularity in TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the time was still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the film's release. Wrestling/ClaudioCastagnoli and Wrestling/RTruth make appearances as indie wrestlers - when they'd both later sign to WWE (and R-Truth already had by the time the film was released). More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbour references is ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released in 2007). There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=], which would become huge parts of most wrestlers' lives in TheNewTens.
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: UnintentionalPeriodPiece:
** The film captures the pro wrestling industry of the late 2000sthat it's almost like to the point of being a time capsule. capsule:
*** Even five years later, the internet had already proved to be a huge game changer when it came to the indies; numerous promotions were able to broadcast their shows via [=iPPV=], and indie wrestlers who'd never signed to major promotions were able to build up followings equal to those whowere. were.
*** The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would enjoy a renewed mainstream popularity in TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the time was still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the film'srelease. Wrestling/ClaudioCastagnoli and Wrestling/RTruth make appearances as indie wrestlers - when they'd both later sign release.
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy toWWE (and R-Truth already had by reintroduce himself to the time modern audience. By the film was released). end of TheNewTens, social media would become a huge part of most wrestlers' lives after Wrestling/ZackRyder [[WebVideo/ZTrueLongIslandStory proved the viability of a major social media presence]] in the absence of on-screen spotlight.
** More superficially, the most current video game Randy's youngneighbour neighbor references is ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released in 2007). There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=], which would become huge parts of most wrestlers' lives in TheNewTens.
** The film captures the pro wrestling industry of the late 2000s
*** Even five years later, the internet had already proved to be a huge game changer when it came to the indies; numerous promotions were able to broadcast their shows via [=iPPV=], and indie wrestlers who'd never signed to major promotions were able to build up followings equal to those who
*** The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would enjoy a renewed mainstream popularity in TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the time was still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the film's
*** There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=] being an avenue for Randy to
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** Due to a technicality, Music/BruceSpringsteen's [[TearJerker ending credits theme]] [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic "The Wrestler"]] was ''disqualified'' from being nominated for Best Original Song. It did win the UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe, though.
** In an {{inver|tedTrope}}sion, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
* SugarWiki/DevelopmentHeaven: Creator/MickeyRourke actually worked several wrestling matches, including blading and allowing the infamous Necro Butcher to put him through the ringer in a hardcore match.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].
** In an {{inver|tedTrope}}sion, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
* SugarWiki/DevelopmentHeaven: Creator/MickeyRourke actually worked several wrestling matches, including blading and allowing the infamous Necro Butcher to put him through the ringer in a hardcore match.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].
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** Due to a technicality, Music/BruceSpringsteen's [[TearJerker ending credits theme]] [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic theme "The Wrestler"]] Wrestler" was ''disqualified'' from being nominated for Best Original Song. It did win the UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe, though.
** In an {{inver|tedTrope}}sion, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
* SugarWiki/DevelopmentHeaven: Creator/MickeyRourke actually worked several wrestling matches, including blading and allowing the infamous Necro Butcher to put him through the ringer in a hardcore match.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].though.
** In an {{inver|tedTrope}}sion, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
* SugarWiki/DevelopmentHeaven: Creator/MickeyRourke actually worked several wrestling matches, including blading and allowing the infamous Necro Butcher to put him through the ringer in a hardcore match.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].
* HarsherInHindsight: In the film, Randy buys steroids from a steroid dealer. In 2009, Scott Siegel, the actor who played said dealer, [[http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/19/wrestler.actor.arrested/index.html was arrested for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting a federal agent]].
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* WTHCastingAgency: {{Averted|Trope}} by her actual performance, but as noted under HollywoodHomely, despite playing a washed up, failing stripper, Marisa Tomei is still considered to be smoking hot, to the point that it would be more realistic if every single customer at the strip club was foaming at the mouth over her, as many viewers did.
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* WTHCastingAgency: {{Averted|Trope}} by her actual performance, but as noted under HollywoodHomely, despite playing UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The film captures the pro wrestling industry of the late 2000s that it's almost like a washed up, failing stripper, Marisa Tomei is still considered time capsule. Even five years later, the internet had already proved to be smoking hot, a huge game changer when it came to the point that indies; numerous promotions were able to broadcast their shows via [=iPPV=], and indie wrestlers who'd never signed to major promotions were able to build up followings equal to those who were. The film was also made in the middle of one of pro wrestling's {{Audience Alienating Era}}s - and it would be more realistic if every single customer enjoy a renewed mainstream popularity in TheNewTens. Also, ''Wrestling/RingOfHonor'' at the strip club time was foaming at still distributing its shows via DVD sales - when it would get a television deal just a year after the mouth over her, film's release. Wrestling/ClaudioCastagnoli and Wrestling/RTruth make appearances as many viewers did.
indie wrestlers - when they'd both later sign to WWE (and R-Truth already had by the time the film was released). More superficially, the most current video game Randy's young neighbour references is ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty4ModernWarfare'' (released in 2007). There's also no mention of Twitter or [=YouTube=], which would become huge parts of most wrestlers' lives in TheNewTens.
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** Creator/MickeyRourke losing Best Actor to [[Film/{{Milk}} Sean Penn]].
** Creator/MarisaTomei losing Best Supporting Actress to [[Film/VickyCristinaBarcelona Penelope Cruz]].
** Creator/MickeyRourke losing Best Actor to [[Film/{{Milk}} Sean Penn]].
** Creator/MarisaTomei losing Best Supporting Actress to [[Film/VickyCristinaBarcelona Penelope Cruz]].
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** Creator/MickeyRourke losing Best Actor to[[Film/{{Milk}} Sean Penn]].
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** Creator/MarisaTomei losing Best Supporting Actress to[[Film/VickyCristinaBarcelona Penelope Cruz]].Creator/PenelopeCruz.
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** Due to a technicality, Music/BruceSpringsteen's [[TearJerker ending credits theme]] [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic "The Wrestler"]] was ''disqualified'' from being nominated for Best Original Song. It did win the Golden Globe, UsefulNotes/GoldenGlobe, though.
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* WTHCastingAgency: {{Averted}} by her actual performance, but as noted under HollywoodHomely, despite playing a washed up, failing stripper, Creator/MarisaTomei is still considered to be smoking hot, to the point that it would be more realistic if every single customer at the strip club was foaming at the mouth over her, as many viewers did.
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* WTHCastingAgency: {{Averted}} {{Averted|Trope}} by her actual performance, but as noted under HollywoodHomely, despite playing a washed up, failing stripper, Creator/MarisaTomei Marisa Tomei is still considered to be smoking hot, to the point that it would be more realistic if every single customer at the strip club was foaming at the mouth over her, as many viewers did.
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** In an {{Inversion}}, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? '''Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in Film/TheDarkKnight!'''
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** In an {{Inversion}}, {{inver|tedTrope}}sion, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? '''Creator/HeathLedger Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in Film/TheDarkKnight!'''''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
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** In an {{Inversion}}, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Choice Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? '''Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in Film/TheDarkKnight!'''
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** In an {{Inversion}}, Rourke won a London Film Critics' Choice Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his performance. One of the actors, role and film he beat to win it? '''Creator/HeathLedger as ComicBook/TheJoker in Film/TheDarkKnight!'''
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* DarknessInducedAudienceApathy: A cheery film this is not. The unrelentingly bleak look at what pro wrestling can do to the body and Randy's depressing life outside the ring can make it hard to watch.
