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“Fighting with My Family” To Premiere At Sundance Film Festival

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WWE.com posted the following:

Based on a true story, WWE Studios’ “Fighting with My Family” follows the story of Paige and her family as she becomes a WWE Superstar.

The Rock revealed on Twitter that the WWE Studios and Seven Bucks’ upcoming film, “Fighting with My Family” will premiere at Sundance Film Festival. The festival takes place from Thursday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Feb. 3.

The film is inspired by the Channel 4 British documentary “The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family” and chronicles former Divas Champion Paige’s journey from competing with her family at local venues in the United Kingdom to becoming a WWE Superstar.

Written and directed by Stephen Merchant and featuring The Rock as executive producer, “Fighting with My Family” includes a with a star-studded cast including Vince Vaughn, Florence Pugh, Jack Lowden, Lena Headey and Nick Frost.

WWE & The Rock’s “Fighting With My Family” Movie On Paige Pushed Back, New Photos & Poster Released

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The theatrical release for the “Fighting with My Family” movie has been pushed back to Thursday, February 21 from the previously announced date of Friday, February 8. The movie will premiere in New York and Los Angeles on Thursday, February 14.

The movie focuses on WWE SmackDown General Manager Paige and her family of pro wrestlers, inspired by a British documentary that was released a few years back. The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions and WWE Studios are among the companies releasing the movie.

Rock makes a cameo in the movie. Paige is played by actress Florence Pugh with Tessa Blanchard serving as her stunt double. Zelina Vega stars as AJ Lee while Paige’s parents are played by Nick Frost and Lena Headey. The film also features Paige’s brothers participating in WWE tryouts.

As seen below, The Rock has released a new poster for the movie while MGM Studios has released two new stills:

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Source: WrestlingINC

First Look At Paige’s Character In ‘Fighting With My Family’ … Plus Wrestler Playing AJ Lee

Wrestling fans, behold … your first look at the character of Paige in the highly publicized movie being made about her family — as well as a shot of the wrestler playing AJ Lee.

Fans in attendance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles were given a special treat after the show ended tonight, a re-creation of Paige’s debut against AJ Lee for the end of Fighting With My Family.

Following some banter with The Rock — which included him calling CM Punk on the phone — the big match was filmed and Thea Trinidad made her entrance as AJ. Despite the wardrobe confusion though, Trinidad’s voice was almost identical to AJ’s.

Paige — played by Florence Pugh — eventually made her entrance and the two filmed various spots. Once that was complete, her stand-in Tessa Blanchard filmed a more wrestling heavy version.

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Pugh also filmed a promo that ended with her Paige’s famous “This is My House” catchphrase.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Check out a brief video of Florence’s entrance below:

Paige sent out the following tweet saying she was proud of Florence, Tessa & Thea:

Thea responded to Paige’s tweet:

Below is couple videos of Thea as AJ Lee and Florence as Paige: