Geekery: WWE Wrestler Paige Tells Her Story in ‘Fighting With My Family’
The English wrestling superstar held multiple belts during her time with the WWE, and she made a name for herself as an Anti-Diva with her goth style and brashness. This new movie tells her story, and the wrestling family she came from.
Comedy writer Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras) wrote the script and directed. The cast is lead by Florence Pugh as Paige; her fighting family is played by by Lena Headey, Nick Frost, and Jack Lowde; Vince Vaughn makes an appearance as a WWE trainer. The Rock, Big Show, Sheamus, and Thea Trinidad are also included.
Based on a true story, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test. FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY is a heartwarming and smart comedy that proves everything is worth fighting for when it comes to family.
For all of you WWE lovebirds out there – Fighting With My Family hits theaters February 14th.
