Top 10 Fantasy Wrestling Films

Description: While not exclusively about wrestling, this film features a memorable wrestling match between the hero, Westley, and the giant Fezzik, which is both humorous and fantastical.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay. The wrestling scene was choreographed by professional wrestler Andre the Giant, who played Fezzik.

Description: While not fantasy per se, the hockey games in this film have a magical, almost mythical quality, akin to wrestling matches in their intensity and drama.

Fact: The film inspired a real-life professional hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks.

Description: Features a gladiatorial combat scene where the protagonist must fight in a wrestling-like setting to survive.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a sequel to "Escape from New York," but it took over a decade to come to fruition.

Description: Bobby Boucher's journey from waterboy to football star includes elements of fantasy and wrestling-like confrontations on the field.

Fact: Adam Sandler, who stars as Bobby, co-wrote the screenplay, and the film was a commercial success.

Description: Features a podrace which can be seen as a form of high-stakes, fantastical wrestling, with Anakin Skywalker competing against Sebulba.

Fact: The podrace was one of the most technically challenging sequences to film, involving extensive use of CGI.

Description: Two wrestling fans embark on a quest to restore their hero's title, encountering various fantastical elements and wrestling matches along the way.

Fact: The film features real-life wrestlers like Goldberg and David Arquette, who also won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship as part of the movie's promotion.

Description: While primarily an action-adventure, it features a wrestling match in an ancient setting, adding a touch of fantasy to the combat.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who stars as the lead, was a professional wrestler before becoming an actor.

Description: A comedic take on wrestling, where a cook in a Mexican monastery becomes a luchador to raise money for orphans, with elements of magical realism.

Fact: Jack Black performed many of his own stunts, and the film was inspired by the real-life story of Fray Tormenta, a Mexican priest who became a wrestler.

Description: This film includes epic battles and wrestling matches in a mythological setting, making it a perfect fit for fantasy wrestling fans.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be part of a larger franchise, but it did not perform well enough to warrant sequels.

Description: Though more grounded, the film includes a dream-like sequence where the protagonist imagines a fantastical wrestling match, blending reality with fantasy.

Fact: Mickey Rourke, who plays the lead, was a former amateur boxer, and his performance was critically acclaimed, earning him an Academy Award nomination.