Video: Mickey Rourke Gets Back in the Ring

'The Wrestler' actor Mickey Rourke returned to the ring to take on WWE superstar Chris Jericho at "WrestleMania 25" -- and the outcome was a knockout.

 

Rourke took off his cowboy hat before entering the ring and punching out Jericho, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The Golden Globe winner was not scheduled to wrestle but was attending the event at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas to support his pals Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper and Ricky Steamboat who faced Jericho on his behalf but were defeated.

WWE's Ric Flair labeled Rourke "one of us" and said he was inspired by his portrayal of a wrestler. "He makes us look really good," he told THR.com.

Published 4/5/09 by the Insider

Comments (9)

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  • i am so glad you are back mickey
    best wishies helen
    Anonymous 9/13/09 Reply
  • Great punch,Mickey!
    Dieldra 4/6/09 Reply
  • OMG Do you people really believe this stuff. Wrestling is entertainment not a sport! Get a life. I have live through the glory days of the "real" Wrestling and what you see now is not it. Spend your money have your fun but know you get what you pay...
    Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
  • Go Mickey!!
    argo123 4/6/09 Reply
  • good work, mickey!
    you rock!
    Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
  • Great punch mickey! Rose
    Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 4/6/09 Reply
  • I love you more Mickey!!
    MelissaK16 4/6/09 Reply
  • Nice punch Mickey!
    Anonymous 4/6/09 Reply