LGBT In The Ring

Hello, Lovelies! It's the end of an era in more ways than one this week as welcome back "The Business" Billy Dixon. He and Brian Bell discuss the end of Pro Wrestling VIBE, what led to that decision and what Sunday's #BRAUMATICA event represents for the legacy of the company. Dixon also opens up about his return from retirement, the reaction to the Killian McMurphy-Edith Surreal st...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we close out Journo January (a little late) by welcoming Colette Arrand and Joseph Montecillo of the new wrestling blog Big Egg. They and Brian Bell discuss how Big Egg came together in the wake of Fanbyte's closure last year, their unique approaches to discussing pro wrestling and their goals for the blog going forward. The trio also chat a bit about the 2023 Royal...

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January keeps rolling this week as we welcome Grit & Glitter co-host and Pro Wrestling Torch contributor Harley R. Pageot! He and Brian Bell discuss growing up as a wrestling fan in Canada amid Bret Hart's heights, the unique focus of Grit & Glitter's pro wrestling coverage and the community-building aspect of that work. Pageot also delves into their own exp...

Hello, Lovelies! Journo January continues as we welcome former Pro Wrestling Torch and Grit & Glitter contributor Chuy Harris to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss their love for Southern Wrasslin', why Arn Anderson is the best, how they found their way onto the Pro Wrestling Torch and their passion for covering pro wrestling differently. They also chat about their time as a member of t...

Hello, Lovelies! The Wrestle Kingdom tradition continues as we welcome back Rachel Giuliani to unpack New Japan's pinnacle event, Wrestle Kingdom 17! She and Brian Bell discuss the brutal story of Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, the pristine nature of Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White, the debut of Mercedes Moné and so much more, including some outstanding looks and a "tempehy" Zach Sabre Jr...

Hello, Lovelies! It's a new year, which means another trip into Journo January, our interview series with queer members of the pro wrestling media, and we're kicking things off with Tag Talk co-host Haley Anne (Fightful, Wrestling Muse). She and Brian Bell discuss her journey in wrestling media, overcoming personal obstacles to add podcasting to their skillset and why covering TV and comic...

Hello, Lovelies! QWI season officially comes to a close today as we announce the winners of the 2022 QWI Awards as voted by you, the listeners! Em Fear and Harley R. Pageot of Grit & Glitter join Brian Bell to reveal and discuss the winners in 16 different categories, including Moment of the Year, Personality of the Year, Best Look, International Wrestler of the Year, Wrestler of the Year and...

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special day on LGBT In The Ring as we're discussing the 2022 QWI 200 list with PWI columnists Lo McGrath and Pollo Del Mar! They and Brian Bell chat about their thoughts on the rankings, why AC Mack ranked at #1 and what the vast expansion of the number of out wrestlers means for the composition of the list. They chat about talents from all of the world, where they...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back Full Queer co-producer and wrestler The Great Bambina! She and Brian Bell sit down for a candid conversation about the events between herself and Sterling last year, trying to find her place in wrestling all over again and how she came to be Marco Mayur's collaborator for Full Queer. All with a little sprinkle of Camus discussion under the parameters...

Hello, Lovelies! This week's episode is bittersweet as we welcome Without A Cause Wrestling co-founder Max Zaleski to the show. WAC recently announced that its Dec. 4 event will be its last, ending a four-year run as one of the more beloved Pacific Northwest promotions and the rare one led by LGBTQ people. Max and Brian Bell discuss why WAC is closing, the struggles and triumphs over WAC's...

Hello, Lovelies! It's a special Monday edition of the podcast as we sit down with IMPACT Wrestling's newest signee, Jai Vidal. He and Brian Bell chat his reaction to the contract offer, becoming the first out gay male wrestler ever signed by IMPACT, his partnership with Gisele Shaw and why being a source of representation holds special meaning for him. Follow Jai Vidal on Twitter: @TheJaiV...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Weirdo Hero" Randy Myers to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his emotions as he prepares for his in-ring return to Defy Wrestling on Nov. 26 after winning the Defy World title over two and a half years ago, using the pro wrestling stage to promote mental health awareness, building the wacky promotion BOOM! Pro Wrestling in Vancouver and his evo...

Hello, Lovelies! It's Thanksgiving, which means another chance to gorge ourselves on the best in off-the-wall pro wrestling! This year, Brian Bell and their spouse, KC, take in Max The Impaler's Tokyo Joshi Pro debut against Pom Harajuku. They unpack the moments of humor, menace and courage packed into the match, the personal connections they share with it and the spirit of "Ganbatte&#...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestler Joshua City to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his 9 year journey back to the ring after being diagnosed with HIV in 2013, grappling with his diagnosis and now his desire to use pro wrestling as an avenue to educate the public and raise awareness of the realities of living with HIV. City also shares stories about training under Lance Archer, l...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome pro wrestling's own "Starrfire," Ashton Starr, to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss Ashton opening up about the trials and peaks of his pro wrestling journey in the documentary "Starrfire," the full circle moment of facing Sonny Kiss in AEW, notching multiple firsts in pro wrestling history and helping to put the Southeast back on the ind...

Hello, Lovelies! Ahead of his main event match at Pro Wrestling Vibe Prime Time Vibes on Sunday, "The Shooter" Killian McMurphy returns to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his Cassandro Cup victory, musically invading the PWI office and the continued evolution of The Goons' cinematic work. McMurphy also delves into the inspiration and motive behind his "Gay President" era an...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we're delving back into NLS territory as Kota Holliday returns to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss her experience helming NLS Is For Everyone, facing Ziggy Haim, her impromptu commentary appearance at Wrestle Queerdom and how her transition has impacted her pro wrestling career. Holliday also chats her desire to explore sports journalism, including her love for w...

Hello, Lovelies! It's LGBT In The Ring's 3 year anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than chatting about the queer wrestling movement coming to a brand new city! Cincinnati Pride board member and former pro wrestler Heather Owens sits down with Brian Bell to chat Power! Pride! Pro Wrestling!, Cincinnati's first queer pro wrestling event. Follow Heather Owens on Twitter: @H2Owe...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "The Spice Ranger" Kayla Sparks to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss the 20th anniversary of her pro wrestling debut at age 14, coming back to the ring after 14 years away, coming out and how she advocates for the LGBTQ through pro wrestling. Sparks also chats her appearances with AEW and WWE, and living her dream by wrestling in a WWE ring for the...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome 1/3 of The Caution (caution), "The Link to the Future" Anton Voorhees, to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss his work with Hoodslam, how The Caution was formed and helping build Hoodslam's sibling promotion GLAM. Anton also discusses his coming out post from earlier this year and why it was personally difficult for him to make it. Follow Anton Voo...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "Cannonball" Justine Ward to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss their journey into pro wrestling, learning the ropes during Covid and the personal triumphs Ward has found during their young career in the ring. Ward also chats about their first main event match against their trainer Covey Christ and how their long-distance swimming talents transferre...

Hello, Lovelies! Just a few days removed from CasGayDia, we welcome back 1/2 of that show's main event a triple champion Keita to the show! He and Brian Bell discuss how his rise in Without a Cause came to be, his rivalry with PrideStyle anchor Da Shade over the Princex of Pride title and his redeveloping himself into one of the West Coast's most intense and high profile stars. Keita also...

Hello, Lovelies! We're talking all things Big Gay Brunch this week as Patches Chance (Let The Wrestle) returns to help break down the 5th edition of the queer-focused pro wrestling event. They and Brian Bell discuss Jeyla Jay's return to the North American stage, throwdown featuring Ashton Starr, Sandra Moone, Devon Monroe and Jai Vidal, Parrow demolishing Kidd Bandit and intense fights wi...

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome "La Bruja" Abigail Warren to the show! She and Brian Bell discuss her familial wrestling origins, having her first match at age 9, transitioning during her wrestling career and how her relationship with her pro wrestler father strengthened throughout the time. Warren also discusses her YouTube and podcast content, including her delving into horror and...

Hello, Lovelies! Following Brian Bell and KC's wedding, the celebration of queer love continues as we welcome Elizabeth Brei, Kira Okamoto, Danny Djeljosevic and pro wrestler Razerwyng, the creative team behind the upcoming queer love/pro wrestling comic book "Rubber Match." The panel discusses the inspiration for the book, how they got the wrestling right and why this story could only...