Aug 12 2008'The Wrestler' Photos Are the Second Saddest Wrestler Photos I've Seen Today
Bad Taste has some new shots from The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky's film about a retired pro wrestler who returns to the ring despite the risks to his health. Star Mickey Rourke's wretched mug is one of the most depressing things I've ever seen, but I still get the sense the face of an old wrestler could be more pathetic. For example, let me present Ultimate Warrior's website. See, Mickey? Undying sincerity is so, so much sadder, particularly when paired with a triumphant score juxtaposing all the lost dignity in the visuals. It's almost enough to make you cry, until you find out the Ultimate Warrior legally changed his name to Warrior, giving his kids the Warrior surname. Then you laugh.
Reader Comments
1. meanmofo - August 12, 2008 5:26 PM
Ummmmmmm what the hell?
2. Anders - August 13, 2008 8:03 AM
He changed he's name to warrior?!
That's really funny and sad at the same time.
3. Paulie Danger - August 14, 2008 11:48 PM
That looks more like the Bad Ass, Billy Gunn than Mickey Rourke, to me.
And yes, the original Ultimate Warrior is a barrel of bananas. If his ring persona was no clue, then I'd refer you to the video of a college speaking engagement where he went apeshit and started ranting against gays...for several hours.