Randy Robinson
Robin Ramzinski, is a fictional professional wrestler portrayed by Mickey Rourke in the film The Wrestler. He is better known by his ring name, Randy "The Ram" Robinson. Robinson was a major star in the 1980s but is now years past his prime, wrestling for various independent wrestling promotions in the Elizabeth, New Jersey area.
Wrestling Career
Robinson was a success throughout the 1980s and a notable opponent was The Ayatollah (Ernest Miller). Robinson and the Ayatollah wrestled at Madison Square Garden in 1988. After a show in 2008, a promoter approached Robinson regarding a rematch for the 20th Anniversary of the match. Robinson agreed in hope that the match could get him back on top. At his next show, Robinson wrestled in a gruelling hardcore match. He and his opponent, Necro Butcher (Dylan Summers) attacked each other with thumbtacks, staple guns, barbed wire and glass. Post-match, Randy was treated for his wounds backstage, but he suffered a heart attack soon after and collapsed.
The heart attack necessitates a bypass operation and Randy is told by the doctor that his weakened heart cannot stand the stresses of steroids or wrestling. Randy cancelled his upcoming matches and began working as a deli counter operator at a supermarket. Robinson, however, went ahead with his rematch against the Ayatollah, delivering a touching speech prior. Robinson deals with angina and other pain throughout the match but continues, regardless.
In Wrestling
Signature move
- Ram Jam - diving headbutt
Entrance Music
- Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns 'N' Roses
Personal Life
Robinson was originally estranged from his daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), although she forgave him prior to his 2008 rematch with The Ayatollah. Robinson had attempted to strike a relationship with Pam (Marisa Tomei), who worked as a stripper under the stage name, Cassidy.