LGBT In The Ring

Hello, Lovelies! We make our first trip to Australia as we welcome one half of Prima Pi Kappa, Nikki Van Blair, to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss how botox factored into PPK's formation, her and Frankie B's close relationship, the power of Australian women in pro wrestling, making history at H.E.R. and NJPW Tamashi and her passion to increase the presence of queer people in pro wrestling within Australia and beyond!

Follow Nikki Van Blair on Twitter & Instagram: @NikkiVanBlair

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We kick off this week by welcoming back Barbie Boi! He & Brian Bell chat Alliance For All's upcoming event on June 27, lessons learned from promoting so far, the pressure of booking EFFY and finding perfect dates!

Follow Barbie Boi on Twitter: @TheBarbieBoii

Follow AFA Wrestling on Twitter: @AFAwrestling

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We're embracing our inner flawlessness today as we welcome "The Flawless Feature Film" Edward Draven to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his time at WWA4 and Platinum Championship Wrestling, how acting prepared him for the ring, learning better self-care practices, the Pretty Flawless faction and how serving cunt endeared him to new audiences!

Follow Edward Draven on Twitter: @EdwardDravenPro

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We had some scheduling snafus pop up, so we're giving everyone a Pride Month gift, an episode of our Patreon exclusive show Required Reading! Join my friend Hollis and I as we discuss Chris Colt alongside the queer glam rock cult classic film Velvet Goldmine! Barbie Boi will join the show next week and we'll have another episode of the show dropping Friday, so you'll still get your full offering!

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We kick off Pride month 2024 by welcoming British pro wrestling trailblazer Visage! They and Brian Bell discuss the evolution of Visage from supermodel to queer villain, how embracing drag pushed them to explore their gender, their friendship with Che Monet, plans to train in the U.S. next year and their experience on "You're Cordially Invited!"

Follow Visage on Twitter & Instagram: @visagewrestler

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! This week we go totally plastic and dolled up as we welcome TWE Tag Team champ and subject of HBO's "We're Here" Pha'Nesse! He & Brian Bell discuss his experience on "We're Here," doing drag for the first time, Pha'Nesse's passion for activism through pro wrestling, his relationship with tag partner Jameson Shook & the growing presence of LGBTQ wrestlers in the Southeast.

Follow Pha'Nesse on Twitter & Instagram: @TotallyPhaNesse

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome U.K. queer pro wrestling trailblazer "The Man That Masculinity Forgot" Priscilla, Queen Of The Ring! He and Brian Bell discuss how attitudes toward queer wrestlers have changed during Priscilla's 20-year career, becoming a major star in PCW, how the pandemic pushed her to evolve the character & how the British wrestling scene is embracing queerness more and more!

Follow Priscilla on Twitter: @Priscillaqotr

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We're sticking with Full Queer again this week as we welcome back co-founder Marco Mayur! He & Brian Bell chat new ways the promotions is honoring queer historic figures, the many faces of Marco, Folsom Street Fair, working with Hoodslam and more!

Follow Marco Mayur on Twitter: @marcomayur15

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We're doing official queen business this week as welcome Jess Reina Capablanca aka "The Official Official" Ref Domino to the show! She & Brian Bell chat her upcoming pro wrestling debut, reffing for Full Queer and Hoodslam, her connection to chess grandmaster J.R. Capablanca, Yu-Gi-Oh! and how Dark Sheik inspired her from day one of her work in wrestling!

Follow Jess Reina Capablanca on Twitter: @DominoLMoon

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

Hello, Lovelies! We trek back to Canada this week as welcome "The Festive Firework" Alex Maze to the show! He & Brian Bell chat getting his start with IWS, developing under "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Shayne Hawke during the pandemic, the emotions surrounding his Big Gay Brunch debut and winning the IWS Tag Team titles with Kristara!

Follow Alex Maze on Twitter: @TheAlexMaze

Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod 

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT