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Kelli Berglund , who play the expansive champion pro grappler Crystal Tyler on Netflix’sHeels , learn a turn as a villainous wrestler inQueen of the Ring . publish and direct by Ash Avildsen , Queen of the Ringis an upcoming film chronicle the life and career of Mildred Burke ( Emily Bett Rickards ) , the first million - dollar distaff pro matman who was a superstar in the 1940s and 1950s . I was delighted to screenQueen of the Ringat the Newport Beach Film Festival , and it ’s a engrossing and rousingpro wrestling biopicwith a stellar cast from top to bottom .
InHeels , Crystal Tyler is the underdog distaff headliner of the Duffy Wrestling League ( DWL ) turn tail byJack Spade ( Stephen Amell ) . Crystal fights her way up from her role as the valet of Ace Spade ( Alexander Ludwig ) to a legitimate pro wrestler , spearheading the creation of the DWL ’s women ’s partition . InHeelsseason 2 , Crystal is elevated to DWL Women ’s Champion , and Tyler becomes a standout whose whiz power is covet by rival impresario Charlie Gully ( Mike O’Malley ) of Florida Wrestling Dystopia . The ambitious Crystal remains level - head and admirable , even in the seedy world of regional pro grappling .
Heels Hero Kelli Berglund Plays A Wrestling Villain In Queen Of The Ring
Berglund Plays Nell Stewart, “The Alabama Assassin”
After wrapping filming ofHeelsseason 2 , Kelli Berglund took on another role as a very different pro grappler . InQueen of the Ring , Berglund was hurtle as Nell Stewart , one of the primal rivals of Mildred Burke . Known as " The Alabama Assassin , " Stewart becomes the mistress of showman Billy Wolfe ( Josh Lucas ) , who is married to Burke . Stewart is famed for her Hollywood starlet glamour , and Nell makes a bid for the Lady ' championship held by Burke , under Wolfe ’s guidance .
Queen of the Ring Cast
Character
Emily Bett Rickards
Mildred Burke
Josh Lucas
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Billy Wolfe
Kelli Berglund
Nell Stewart
Walton Goggins
Jack Pfefer
Marie Avgeropoulos
Babe Gordon
Francesca Eastwood
Mae Young
Kailey Latimer
June Byers
Deborah Ann Woll
Gladys Gillem
Toni Rossal
Clara Mortensen
Martin Kove
Al Haft
Kelli Berglund ’s education and the believability she earned playing Crystal Tyler onHeelstranslates perfectly intoQueen of the Ring . Nell Stewart is meant to have a movie star ’s knockout , which Berglund brings in spade , but she is also bad as nails in the hoop . Crystal is a magnetic high - flyer onHeels , but pro wrestling in the 1950s was a very different elan , andBerglund makes Nell instantly believable . Ultimately , Nell breaks it off with Billy Wolfe , and Mildred Burke ’s climactic in - ring rival is the enforce June Byers ( Kailey Latimer , who is the real - life " Brickhouse " Kamille inAll Elite Wrestling ) .
Kelli Burgland’s Crystal Also Plays A Villain In Heels Season 2
Crystal Pretends To Turn On Jack Spade And The DWL
Heelsseason 2 toys with Crystal Tyler ’s epic image , allowing Kelli Berglund to show new shades of Crystalin the band and cut promos on the microphone . Heelsseason 2 kick the rivalry between the DWL and Florida Wrestling Dystopia into high gear , as the two leagues work together in an inter - promotional storyline . Crystal become on Jack Spade and the DWL and joins FWD , and Berglund has a blast bringing a shifty side to Crystal . Heelsmakes no bones that Crystal is a shot star , and this is due to Kelli Berglund ’s winning personal appeal and authenticity , which will hopefully continue if Netflix renewsHeelsfor time of year 3 .
Starz is play Heels back for season 2 , and the cast of the hit wrestling dramatic event is growing with some incredibly recognizable names and faces .
Queen of the Ringis stack with fantastic thespian , includingreal life pro wrestlerslike Kailey ( Kamille ) Latimer and Toni ( Toni Storm ) Rossal , as well as cameo from Dr. Britt Baker of AEW and Trinity ( Naomi ) Fatu from WWE.Queen of the Ring ’s female form run by Emily Bett Rickards are seamlessly convincing as pro matman rising from the mid - west carnivals into the with child area of New York , Chicago , and Los Angeles . fagot of the Ringhits theater in 2025 , and audiences can enjoy how Kelli Berglund turns fromHeels ' Crystal Tyler into the villainous " Alabama Assassin " Nell Stewart .
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