The Wrestler: Difference between revisions

* [[Truth in Television]]: The film is an ''amazingly'' accurate portrayal of life as a wrestler in the smaller promotions / independent circuit. That said, the only major difference in the big leagues is the miles travelled, size of the crowds and quality of the drugs. Some wrestling fans raise an objection to the way Randy works a hardcore deathmatch, as former stars will rarely do such a thing, but Randy is clearly uncomfortable and out of his element in the match, showing his participation as a sign of extreme desperation.

** To the point that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper [[Manly Tears|openly cried]] [http://wrestlingtruth.com/news/legend-cries-after-watching-the-wrestler-movie-mike-adamle-update/ after watching it.]

* [[Wrestling Doesn't Pay]], [[The Movie]]: Even though he also works full-time, Randy can barely afford the rent on his ''trailer'' and doesn't even have a phone. With the amount of money he pays for tanning, hair styling, steroids and so forth, he probably spends more money on his wrestling than he earns from it.