Zac Efron has tremendous respect for pro wrestlers after his starring role in The Iron Claw.
Efron played Kevin Von Erich in the biopic, and he took to Instagram to pay tribute to the workers in the industry. He wrote,
“I have so much admiration and respect for the world of Professional Wrestling and to the sacrifice and dedication of the athletes…
These guys tour for MONTHS putting their bodies on the line everyday to perform.
Was an honor to step into the ring and learn from one of the best @chavoguerrerojr”
The Iron Claw has grossed $29.3 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, with the majority of its international releases set for the coming weeks.
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On a recent edition of his “Kliq This” podcast, WWE Hall Of Famer Kevin Nash revealed his Mt. Rushmore of wrestling managers.
Nash has worked with several iconic managers through the years, and he was asked to name his list of outstanding managers.
Nash said, “I’m going to go [with Bobby] Heenan, Corny [Jim Cornette], [Paul] Heyman, [and Freddie] Blassie.”
When questioned about why Captain Lou Albano didn’t make his list, Nash explained that the legendary WWE personality’s in-ring work made him less of a pure manager, noting, “Lou I always think of [as] a worker, too.”
