The film was first titled 'Finding Sonny' and full production of the entire movie was to take place in Canton, Ohio.
Originally, the theme song to the film was titled 'No Love in the Game' and was produced, wrote and performed by Cleveland rapper turned director Boogieman (Kenny Latimer).
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras' last onscreen acting role before retiring. Wilson-Sampras would later reprise her role of Sonya Blade from Mortal Kombat (1995) by providing the voice and likeness for the character in the video game Mortal Kombat 11.