Nicknamed "Sledgehammer", Randy Robinson (played by Mickey Rourke) was a shining star in the American indie wrestling circle in the 80s of the last century, and he left behind countless classic matches, and his trick "sledgehammer crushing" captured many avid wrestling fans. But with the rapid development of the industry and the decline of physical health, the era of "sledgehammer" is long gone. Out of his love for wrestling, Randy has never left the circle, he endured the constraints of life, endured injuries, just to enjoy the great joy of every show with the wrestling fans who have been with him for many years. He stubbornly chases after the last shred of glory, but his private life is getting worse and worse. After years of travel, he has become estranged from his daughter Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), and his heart is on the verge of collapse due to violent blows and constant prescription drug ingestion. Alone, he can only get some temporary comfort from the stripper Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) after every hard match. Due to physical reasons, Randy decides to quit the wrestling ring, take a stable job, and regain the warmth of his family. But the manager orchestrated a classic replay for the twentieth anniversary. For the wrestling he loved all his life, for the fanatical and persistent wrestling fans, and for the long-held grappling in his heart, Randy finally put on the battle again and returned to the ring...... The film won the Golden Lion at the 2008 Venice Film Festival, the 2009 BAFTA Award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke), and the 2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and Best Actor.
