LGBT In The Ring

Hello, Lovelies! We have another EFFY's Big Gay Brunch to break down this week as Patches Chance joins the show to discuss EFFY's Big Gay Brunch 7! They and Brian Bell chat Rico Gonzalez and Devon Monroe stealing the show, the battle of Golden Sluts and Turbo Lovers, Billy Dixon and Sawyer Wreck's violent first date, a stacked card of debuts, the meaning of Sonny Kiss' BGB return a...

Hello, Lovelies! Required Reading, our series all about conversations in media, particularly pro wrestling and cinema, is back. Every episode, I pick a wrestling match and my close friend and past collaborator Hollis picks a film for discussion with one another, with both fitting our own personal definition of the show's title. This month, we celebrate the life of a true pro wrestling legend:...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we dive headfirst into the UK debut of the LGBTQ pro wrestling showcase, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch, with BBC LGBT Sport Podcast host Jack Murley! He and Brian Bell discuss the emotional weight of the show, what it meant to the LGBTQ talent across the UK, the chaos of the Rainbow Rumble and the main event, Lana-oke, Parrow and Big Damo's megaton collision and the clas...

Hello, Lovelies! We're loading the cannons again this week as we welcome back "Cannonball" Justine Ward to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss Ward's recent rematch with Covey Christ, the growing queer presence in the Maritimes pro wrestling scene, their return to Glory Hold Pro Wrestling and the familial environment of Kaizen Pro Wrestling! Follow Justine Ward on Instagram: @can...

Hello, Lovelies! This week, we welcome "Missdimeanor" Dani Jordyn to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss coming back after a nearly two-year injury recovery, spearheading Souther Honor Wrestling's women's division, her journey to coming out and her time with AEW! Follow Dani Jordyn on Twitter: @DaniJordyn Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitt...

Hello, Lovelies! It's a 2-for-1 special this week as we welcome All Star Action Pro Wrestling's Max Burnside and Peak Sports Entertainment's Max Zaleski to the show! Both discuss starting up new promotions in the Pacific Northwest, where they fit in and why their creating new spaces for local talent, being partially LGBTQ-led and what's to come! Follow ASAP Wrestling on Twitter: @A...

Hello, Lovelies! It's all growls this week as we welcome "Thicky Time Bomb" Brian Bomb to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his unconventional route to the ring, his relationships with Marco Mayur & Mia Yim, his Battle Club Pro debut and his mission of LGBTQ empowerment and representation. Follow Brian Bomb on Twitter: @BrianBomb Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Foll...

Hello, Lovelies! We're staying home this week as we welcome the "Ring Vandal" Zeb Saint One! He and Brian Bell chat his early days in Seattle as Jesus Christ Jr., tapping into his artistic passions to become Zeb Saint One, being viewed as a mentor and his coming out moment. Follow Zeb Saint One on Twitter: @ZebSaintOne Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring...

Hello, Lovelies! This week, we're all about to get this work as we welcome the new MLW World Heavyweight champion and captain of the Bomaye Fight Club Alex Kane to the show. He and Brian Bell discuss his title win, the development of the Bomaye Fight Club, why he views O'Shay Edwards as a mentor, the significance of the Bomaye entourage and being a part of the history-making LGBTQ legacy o...

Hello, Lovelies! Today's special bonus episode touches on the WrestleCon-Rick Steiner controversy as WrestleCon owner Michael Bochicchio joins the show for an open conversation on the topic. Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter: @LGBTRingPod   Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees Huge than...

Hello, Lovelies! It's Positive Vibras Only today as we welcome the 2022 QWI Rookie of the Year Rico Gonzalez to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss AR Fox's influence, the freeing nature of WWA4, what it means to him to enter the 2023 Scenic City Invitational and his relationship with AC Mack culminating in being his final opponent. Follow Rico Gonzalez on Twitter: @Rico94Gonzalez Follow B...

Hello, Lovelies! This week, we welcome back the 2022 QWI 200 #1 wrestler and first out LGBTQ male world champion in pro wrestling history, AC Mack! He and Brian Bell discuss his decision to step away from wrestling, the mark he leaves behind despite not reaching his main goal of reaching WWE and his final match against his partner Rico Gonzalez on July 16 at Naptown All Pro's Great Midwestern...

Hello, Lovelies! This week, we welcome a trailblazer of the Las Vegas pro wrestling scene, "The Man Diva" Tommy Purr! He and Brian Bell discuss his love of Sable, carving a path in Las Vegas, why Purr considers Salt Lake City's UCW-Zero his home promotion and how PrideStyle and Big Valley Wrestling helped him feel more appreciated in Las Vegas. Follow Tommy Purr on Instagram: @the_man_...

Hello, Lovelies! This week, we welcome back IMPACT Wrestling's "Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss how her life has changed since coming out one year ago, taking on the role of an LGBTQ advocate and why her pairing with Jai Vidal clicked so well. Follow Gisele Shaw on Twitter: @GiseleShaw08 Follow Brian Bell on Twitter: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome the man behind those wonderful Pride month pro wrestling collages, "The Gift" Brian F.! He and Brian Bell chat his inspiration for the project, watching it grow exponentially since 2021, crafting more projects to highlight marginalized communities in pro wrestling and carving out his own space in the wrestling world! Follow Brian F. on Twitter: @BrianF...

Hello, Lovelies! As Pride month rolls along, we welcome Andey Ripley and Irving West, the tag team known as C.R.E.E.P.S., to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss how they developed their unique team, the power of providing representation in the rural Southeast U.S., Ripley's historic SVW Heavyweight title win and decolonizing pro wrestling! Follow Andey Ripley on Twitter: @andeyripley Follow...

Hello, Lovelies! On the first day of Pride month, we celebrate 200 episodes of LGBT In The Ring by welcoming back one of LGBTQ pro wrestling's pillars, MV Young! He and Brian Bell discuss his Enjoy Wrestling title reign, why FEST is the only Florida promotion he'll work for and building his school and 880 Wrestling in his hometown! Follow MV Young on Twitter: @wantedmv Follow Brian Bell on...

Hello, Lovelies! Episode 200 is still on the way, but we're giving y'all a preview of our first monthly Patreon exclusive bonus show, Oops! All Fun Ones! This show is all about talking to wrestlers about a cherished passion they have outside of the ring. Enjoy a taste of Brian's chat with Hoodslam favorite Anton Voorhees about Zelda, Final Fantasy and other gaming memories. Subscribe t...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back the new Enjoy Wrestling champion Edith Surreal! She and Brian Bell discuss her title win against MV Young, facing Billy Dixon for the Uncanny Attractions Unchampionship, why wrestling for Uncanny Attractions carries added significance within the current political climate for queer people and her recent documentary with Kenny Johnson. Follow Edith Surreal...

Hello, Lovelies! We've got a special bonus episode for y'all this week as we welcome former IMPACT X-Division champion "Speedball" Mike Bailey to the show! He and Brian Bell chat his X-Division title win last year, breaking new ground in New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tournament this weekend and the experience of sharing the ring with Hiroshi Tanahashi! Follow "Speed...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "La Madre" of the United Queendom, Che Monet, to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss EFFY's Big Gay Brunch UK, finding success in TNT Extreme Wrestling and ICW and breaking down barriers in the British wrestling scene for the LGBTQ community. Monet also talks his relationship with trailblazing wrestler Visage and the significance of the Big Gay Bru...

Hello, Lovelies! It may be a little late, but Brian and their partner, KC, are back for the annual For The Culture discussion! They discuss the excitement of West Coast vs. The World, the significance of 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Bryan Keith and Billy Dixon and Willie Mack slapping meat and solid steel. They also chat the significance of creating and supporting these kinds of spaces in pro wrestling.

Hello, Lovelies! This week we're sitting down with MLW, Enjoy Wrestling, Warrior Wrestling and AAA play-by-play announcer Joe Dombrowski! He and Brian Bell discuss his 20 year career, why he found comfort in the pro wrestling world at a young age, working for ROH, and how he found the strength to come out as gay more than 10 years into his career! Follow Joe Dombrowski on Twitter: @joe_dombrow...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we're unpacking EFFY's Big Gay Brunch 6, the queer main event of WrestleMania week! Brian Bell and Pacthes Chance (Let The Wrestle) relive the carnage of Kidd Bandit vs. Sawyer Wreck, the love and warfare of the East Coast/West Coast battle, the triumphant main event and so much more! Follow Patches Chance on Twitter: @patcheschance Follow Let The Wrestle on Twit...

Hello, Lovelies! We're back! And just in time to run down the queerest WrestleMania Week ever just before festivities get underway in Los Angeles. Host Brian Bell (Outsports) welcomes The Nobodies' Lady Bearica to chat Friday's Gay Young Classic 2 event, and welcome back "Out In The Ring" director Ry Levey to discuss Sunday's screening of the award-winning LGBTQ pro wrestli...