Wrestling Winedown

It's time to rock n roll, so grab that glass of Prosecco! Lo is joined by Ring The Belle host, DS Shin, and 1/2 of the Golden Era Podcast, Jake Smith, to spill the wine on everything from the WWE Divas era. The trio discuss:

• How we felt about the oversexualization of women during the WWE Divas era, as well as the inappropriate remarks made on commentary.
• The trailblazers of the Divas Er and how we think they would fare in today's WWE womens landscape.
• If we ever lost hope in the WWE Divas due to the lack of storyline development, themed matches (Iingerie, bikini, mud matches, etc.) and the short matches that were showcased on television.
• How we felt about the women being referred to as "Divas"
• The iconic title belts during the WWE Divas Era including the butterfly WWE Divas Championship and the WWE/F Women's Championship

and much more!

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Fill up that wine glass, we're gettin' serious ! On this episode, Lo is joined by Phil Lindsey, Iridian Fierro and Court Kim, three POC wrestling fans and content creators, to speak candidly about diversity and representation in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The group discusses:

• The stereotypical storylines WWE has shown on their programming throughout the years and if there was an outcry from fans on these inappropriate instances during that time period where quick social media websites like Twitter were not around yet.
• The diversity in WWE now versus when we started watching in the 90's and 2000's.
• How women of color are showcased on WWE television and if we are content with this representation.
• The lack of POC champions that have been showcased in the WWE and how we feel about this.
• AEW's promise of diversity during their initial press conference and if they have stuck to their word almost two years later.
• Brandi Rhodes' involvement with AEW as Chief Brand Officer and the disdain she has received from fans online .

and much more!

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Cozy up this fall season with some amazing wine! Lo is joined by the ladies of Twinkle Toast, a Las Vegas-based, female-founded business that enjoys creating and hosting original, themed wine tasting experiences. In this episode, Christine and Erin offer their wine and cocktail recommendations for autumn, some delicious foods that would pair well with the beverages and where Vegas locals can go to find some fall-centric beverages!

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Grab your glass of red wine and press play! On this episode, Lo is joined by Raine Cruz, the winner of WWE's Summerslam Ring Announcing Contest that was conducted via Tik Tok. The duo discuss:

• How Raine found out about the opportunity to ring announce at WWE SummerSlam and why she decided to go forward with entering.
• The emotions she had when finding out she won the contest.
• Meeting legends such as Molly Holly and Beth Phoenix and how much their words of encouragement meant to her.
• The reception from her family, friends and the independent circuit about her appearance at Summerslam.

and much more!

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It's Wine Time! The BW500, also known as the Black Wrecellence 500, is a list of 500 Black wrestlers that took Twitter by storm in late August. On this episode, Lo is joined by the curator of this list, PWI writer Righteous Reg. In this episode, Lo and Reg discuss:

• Reg's 30+ years of being a wrestling fan and which wrestlers he has enjoyed over the years.
• How Reg became a writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and some of his favorite articles he has written with the website.
• How the idea of the BW500 originated, how long it takes to curate a list of 500 Black wrestlers and if spectators should focus on the ratings.
• Reg's take on the #1 and #2 spots of the 2021 PWI 500.
• Reg's comments current WWE Champion Big E mentioning the BW500 in a recent Complex interview.

and much more!

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Grab the Chardonnay, we've got the chime... It's time for some wrestling girl talk! Lo is joined by Iridian Fierro of the Wrestfriends Podcast for another edition of "Chardonnay & Chisme." The duo discuss:

• Lo's experience at the Bottlerock Festival in Napa, CA and Iridian's experience at AEW's All Out in Chicago, IL.
• The rumored plan for Adam Cole if he were to have stayed with the WWE.
• Mick Foley's "WWE, We've Got A Problem Video" and if we agree or disagree with his takes.
• Kevin Owens' expiring contract and if he will be next wrestler to be "All Elite."
• The cut women's match from the 9/10 Madison Square Garden show, why it brings us back to the cut match shown on Total Bellas and what the timeline had to say about it.

and a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about future episodes of Chardonnay & Chisme that you won't want to miss!

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It's Wine Time! With over 692,000 followers on Tik Tok, "The Professor" Nick Harrison has taken the wrestling world by storm by reenacting some of the most iconic wrestling entrances including "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Roman Reigns, Goldberg and more! In this episode, Lo and Nick discuss:

• Nick's interest in professional wrestling and what has kept him a fan for so long.
• Some of his favorite entrances to film and the amount of time it takes to process an idea to film, gather the necessary gear, shoot and edit the video and post to Tik Tok.
• His recent appearance on WWE's The Bump and what the opportunity meant to him.
• What advice he would give to other wrestling content creators looking to jump into the world of Tik Tok 

and much more!

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Grab your glass of wine and get ready to tap in! On this episode, Lo is joined by wrestling merch creator Alexis Littlefoot, wrestling enthusiast Lovely Laveaux and Gram of the Public Enemies Podcast! The group discuss:

• The recently announced partnership between WWE and Rolling Loud, one of the largest hip-hip music festivals in the world.
• Which WWE Superstars should be present at the Rolling Loud segment of Smackdown.
• Our fantasy bookings of which musicians versus WWE Superstars should face-off.
• Which musicians we could ideally see getting involved via a promo during Smackdown.

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On the next handful of episodes of Wrestling Winedown, we will be focusing on the unsung heroes in the professional wrestling world. On this episode, Lo is joined by Maggie Blankenship, 1/2 of the wrestling toy headquarters, ToyVomit, based out of Kentucky! The duo chat about: 

• the beginning of ToyVomit and how the store became HUGE in the wrestling community.
• how the store gathers items to sell, whether through Ebay, wholesale or through individuals bringing their items into the store for resell.
• which wrestlers merchandise is the most popular at ToyVomit.
• some of the most unique items that have come through the toy headquarters.
• Maggie's thoughts on the WWE Treasures show (you'll be shocked!)
• some wrestling items that Maggie would like to add to her own collection.

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Grab the Chardonnay because we're bringing the chisme! Lo is joined by Iridian Fierro of the Wrestfriends Podcast to chat about the latest releases in the WWE, most notably the female black writer who was let go from the company 24 hours after a podcast interview went viral on Twitter. The duo also chat about Samoa Joe's return to the WWE, specifically on the NXT brand and the latest on WWE Summerslam, which is slated to occur on Saturday, August 21st right here in Las Vegas!

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