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‘The Queen of Villains’ Review: The Woman Behind the Mask…

@Courtesy of Netflix How far would you go in order to fulfill your lifelong dream? What would you be willing to sacrifice? And how much of yourself would you change? These are the main questions that develop the narrative arc of Dump Matsumoto, the charismatic main character of the Japanese Netflix series The Queen of…

The Queen of Villains : Exclusive Interview with Actress Yuriyan Retriever

©Courtesy of Netflix The Queen of Villains : Dump Matsumoto overcomes conflicts to become one of the most famous heels in Japanese history as she tries to prove her own worth as a wrestler in a world filled with gender inequality. Creator : Osamu Suzuki  Executive Producer : Shinichi Takahashi Cast : Yuriyan Retriever, Erika…

The Queen of Villains | Official Trailer | Netflix / How Did One Girl Whip Japan into a Frenzy?

How did one girl whip Japan into a frenzy? See the unknown story of Dump Matsumoto, the most frightening “heel” during the glory days of women’s pro wrestling in the 1980s From the 1970s to the ‘80s, women’s pro wrestling took Japan by storm. Tag teams like “Beauty Pair” (Jackie Sato and Maki Ueda) and…

The Queen of Villains Gives a Peek at the Rise of Japan’s Most Frightening Heel

Based on real pro wrestlers and events, The Queens of Villains is set to unveil the untold story of Dump Matsumoto on September 19, and the teaser released today offers a glimpse into this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama. Set in the 1980s, the series follows a devoted daughter who competes with her peers and searches for her…