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LGBT In The Ring

LGBT In The Ring is the queer pro wrestling podcast. Join Outsports' Brian Bell for interviews and analysis with top LGBTQ names in pro wrestling.

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 134: DJ Accident Report

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/28

Hello, Lovelies! We wrap up Journo January by bringing back the Mother of LGBTQ wrestling media, The Nobodies' DJ Accident Report. He and Brian Bell discuss the origins of Nobodies Watching Wrestling, being part of LGBTQ pro wrestling's rise and the issues with the current digital media climate. They also chat the Mx. Nobody pageant and DJ Accident Report's Substack, Judgement! Follow DJ Accident Report on Twitter: @eric_shorey Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 133: Da Shade

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/27

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome Strap Daddy himself, the Princex of Pride champion Da Shade! He and Brian Bell discuss his journey through the Las Vegas pro wrestling scene, winning the Princex of Pride title at Full Queer, the definition of Yeet Season and his title defense against Kidd Bandit at PrideStyle 2 this Friday. Follow Da Shade on Twitter: @DaShade_ Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod The Progress Pride Flag design by Daniel

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64:52

LGBT In The Ring: AC Mack Returns!

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/21

Hello, Lovelies! It's Southeast First day, and we've got the man challenging for the IWTV World title, AC Mack, on the show to chat all about it. Mack and Brian Bell trace his path to the IWTV World title, winning the SCI tournament, making Southeast First a statement to the wrestling world and the chance to become the first out LGBTQ male world champion in pro wrestling history! Follow AC Mack on Twitter: @AC_Mack Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on

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82:54

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 131: Trans Graps

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/20

Hello, Lovelies! Like wrestling media itself, Journo January evolves this week as we sit down with the creator of the new pro wrestling fan community Trans Graps, Sally. Trans Graps is a space for trans wrestling fans made by trans wrestling fans and is quickly growing into a platform for trans and gender-diverse people to discuss pro wrestling, queerness and everything in between. Sally and Brian Bell chat what led her to create Trans Graps, watching it blow up, her love for Candy Lee and Veny and

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58:54

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 130: Paul Pratt aka Pollo Del Mar

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/14

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January continues with the Paul Pratt (Wrestling Inc.), aka "The Manager of Champions" Pollo Del Mar. He and Brian Bell discuss how decades of work in drag, pro wrestling and entertainment paved the way for his breakout 2021, accomplishing his dream of writing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the connection wrestling built between him and his father. Plus, some fun Dustin Rhodes and Stone Cold Steve Austin stories! Follow Paul Pratt on Twitter: @TheGlamazonPDM Follow

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 129: Mr. Grim Returns

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2022/01/13

Hello, Lovelies! This week we're welcoming back pro wrestling's Hitman for Hire, Mr. Grim. One year after coming out as pansexual, Grim and Brian Bell reflect on how things have changed for him, his stellar 2021 and the importance of being the role model he didn't have growing up in Washington, D.C. They also discuss Grim's packed early 2022, including matches at Wrestlers Lab, Enjoy Wrestling and F1ght Club Pro Wrestling. Follow Mr. Grim on Twitter: @MRGRIM_IS4_HIRE Follow Brian

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 128: Wrestle Kingdom 16 w/...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/07

Hello, Lovelies! It's Wrestle Kingdom time once again, which means Rachel Giuliani is back to help Brian Bell break down all the action from Wrestle Kingdom 16! They discuss Katsuyori Shibata's return and evolution, Stardom featuring on the card for the first time, Sho's sad boy energy and Hiromu Takahashi's next great look. They also put El Desperado, Kenta and Hiroshi Tanahashi's bloody hardcore battle and Kazuchika Okada's IWGP World title odyssey under the

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 127: Lizzy "LizzyLucha" Flanagan

LGBT In The Ring ·

2022/01/06

Hello, Lovelies! We're kicking off 2022 with the return of Journo January! This week, QWI Award-winning writer Lizzy Flanagan, aka LizzyLucha, joins the show. She and Brian Bell discuss her love of lucha, her goal to work in a major promotion and how her "Come Tuesday" meme came to be! Follow Lizzy Flanagan on Twitter: @lizzyxlucha Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod The Progress Pride Flag design by Daniel Quasar is a product of

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46:06

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 126: QWI Awards Feedback

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/12/23

Hello, Lovelies! With Xms two days away, Brian Bell is in the giving mood this week. Specifically, giving feedback on your feedback after last week's inaugural QWI Awards. Brian addresses the most common critiques, including some of their own, regarding the QWI Awards nomination process and ballot. Why were no WWE wrestlers nominated? Why did it feel like voting took on an American focus? What categories could be added for next year and which need a much deserved tweak? Brian gets into it all

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 125: 2021 QWI Awards

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/12/16

Hello, Lovelies! We're rounding out the QWI season with the fan-voted QWI Awards ceremony! Brian Bell, along with Grit & Glitter's Em Fear and Val Pancakes, announce the winners in 14 categories celebrating LGBTQ pro wrestling in 2021, including a number of QWI 200 honorees. From Wrestler of the Year to Best Look, we celebrate and honor those who you voted the best in QueerWres in 2021! Follow Em Fear on Twitter: @ForkedPgh Follow Val Pancakes on Twitter: @ValPancakes Follow Brian Bell

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 124: 2021 QWI 200

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/12/09

Hello, Lovelies! As QWI 200 week reaches its end with the release of the top 20 today, Brian Bell welcomes a panel from Pro Wrestling Illustrated to discuss the list of the top 200 LGBTQ pro wrestlers of the year! "Manager of Champions" Pollo Del Mar (Wrestling Inc., PWI), Black Wrestlers 500 curator Righteous Reg (Fightful, PWI), Women's 150 curator Kristen Ashly (BellToBelles, PWI) and PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney break down this year's list, including a stacked top five,

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 123: PrideStyle w/ Milhouse Malott

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/12/02

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome PrideStyle founder and VERSUS Pro co-booker Milhouse Malott to the show. Malott and Brian Bell discuss what led to the creation of Malott's new all-inclusive promotion and the bangers only level card planned for its debut on Dec. 10. Malott also delves into his coming out as pansexual on National Coming Out Day, the growth of the Las Vegas wrestling scene in 2021, Graphouse and running wrestling shows in a mall. Follow PrideStyle on Twitter:

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 122: An Invisible Thanksgiving

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/11/25

Hello, Lovelies! We want to wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving in the only way we know how: beautifully goofy pro wrestling. Brian Bell and their partner KC are back to discuss a true classic - The Invisible Man vs. The Invisible Stan from GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 3 Part 1. How do you have a match when only the referee is visible to all in attendance? Let referee Bryce Remsburg suck you into one of the greatest one-man shows pro wrestling has ever seen. Watch the match on YouTube

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 121: Mercedes Martinez

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/11/18

Hello, Lovelies! Roll out the red carpet and protect your neck because hard-hitting legend Mercedes Martinez is on the show! Ahead of her Impact Knockouts title match against Mickie James at Turning Point Saturday, Martinez sits down with Brian Bell to chat the significance of stepping into the ring with James, how LGBTQ and female visibility has improved during her career, wrestling Cassandro at Rise Pride & Joy and overcoming anti-LGBTQ stigmas that existed early in her career. Follow Mercedes

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 120: AEW Full Gear 2021 w/...

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/11/18

Hello, Lovelies! We're chatting AEW Full Gear 2021 this week with Fanfyte's Colette Arrand! She and Brian Bell break down the highs and lows of the event, including Hangman Page's coronation as AEW World champion, Eddie Kingston and CM Punk delivering perfection and the genius of MJF and his jocks. Follow Colette Arrand on Twitter: @colettearrand Follow Fanfyte on Twitter: @FanFyte Follow‌ ‌Brian‌ ‌Bell‌ ‌on‌ ‌Twitter:‌ ‌‌@WonderboyOTM‌ ‌ Follow‌ ‌LGBT‌ ‌In‌ ‌The‌ ‌Ring‌ ‌on‌ ‌Twitter:‌

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97:46

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 119: Sazzy Boatright

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/11/11

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestling's one true fucker of moms Sazzy Boatright to the show! While she is less than a year into her in-ring career, Sazzy has rapidly risen in popularity due to her unapologetic presentation of queerness and comedic roots. She and Brian Bell discuss how improv comedy led her to pro wrestling, coming out and embracing her full self during the pandemic and how she came to be called "The Real Motherfucker." Follow Sazzy Boatright on Twitter:

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49:20

LGBT In The Ring Ep. 118: Jai Vidal

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/11/04

Hello, Lovelies! It's #JaiSeason this week on the show as we welcome breakout pro wrestler Jai Vidal to the show. After a whirlwind 2021, Vidal joins Brian Bell to discuss his Impact Wrestling debut, opening eyes at EFFY's Big Gay Brunch and how it all came together. Vidal also chats why becoming the source of representation he didn't see in pro wrestling growing up has impacted him so much and how he hopes to continue LGBTQ pro wrestling's expansion through his work with

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 117: Dave Turner

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/10/28

Hello, Lovelies! We're keeping it local this week as we welcome Pacific Northwest favorite wrestler/promoter "The Black Sheep" Dave Turner. In addition to wrestling, Turner also co-owns Washington-based promotion Without A Cause, which celebrates its third anniversary Halloween night. He and Brian Bell discuss WAC's journey, how the PNW wrestling scene is building back to vibrancy and how it all aligns with Turner's wrestling goals. Turner also gets personal in sharing his coming

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 116: MarcoMania

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/10/21

Hello, Lovelies! This week is all about Money, Power & Respect this week as we welcome MarcoMania to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss Marco's role in creating Full Queer, Marco's journey since coming back to pro wrestling two years ago and why highlighting west coast LGBTQ talent is important to him. Marco also chats about the role Pollo Del Mar played in bringing him back to wrestling and how they linked up to form the Money Power Respect and The Agenda factions that have been

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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 115: Pacific Northwest Wrestle Week

LGBT In The Ring ·

2021/10/14

Hello, Lovelies! Brian Bell is back again with their partner, KC, this week as they recap their experience at two recent wrestling events from Pacific Northwest promotions Without A Cause and DOA. They discuss WAC Rise of the DRGN 2, including stellar matches featuring Nick Wayne, Billie Starkz, Keita and Daniel Makabe. They also chat about Portland-based promotion DOA's 13th anniversary show, including matches featuring Jaiden, the Bash Bros, Ethan HD and Sonico! Follow Brian Bell on Twitter:

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