Queer Villains in Pro Wrestling: Explained

2022-12-15 34

Shannon Vanderstreaten takes a deep dive into the world of wrestling and how queerness is portrayed. Is wrestling homophobic? Is it sexist? There's a rich but also dark history into this physical male-dominated sport. Shannon speaks of professional wrestling's inclusivity, or lack thereof, and her hopes for the future of wrestling for female wrestlers, queer wrestlers, and people of color.