Turnbuckle Podcast examines socio-political issues and the overarching themes of human nature through most scholarly lens possible...Professional Wrestling.
In this episode, Sam and Adam discuss the association between camp, LGBTIA+ culture and professional wrestling. They also take a look at the subversion of straight masculinity by wrestlers like Gorgeous George and other early exóticos.
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Show Notes/Sources:
https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/wrestlings-gay-history/ (https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/wrestlings-gay-history/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(style) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(style))
https://www.them.us/story/what-is-camp (https://www.them.us/story/what-is-camp)
https://hornet.com/stories/gay-wrestling-characters/ (https://hornet.com/stories/gay-wrestling-characters/)
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1739389-chanel-sequins-and-golddust-wwes-history-with-homosexuality (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1739389-chanel-sequins-and-golddust-wwes-history-with-homosexuality)
https://vault.si.com/vault/1969/03/17/george-was-villainous-gutsy-and-gorgeous (https://vault.si.com/vault/1969/03/17/george-was-villainous-gutsy-and-gorgeous)
Cool Videos:
Gorgeous George Entrance & Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVpTpuWSU48&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVpTpuWSU48&feature=youtu.be)
Muhammad Ali Speaking about Gorgeous George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVwMrBxS1U&ab_channel=AlexBrockie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVwMrBxS1U&ab_channel=AlexBrockie)
The Liberace of Lucha Libre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh48T5mhNv4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh48T5mhNv4)
7 Sept 2020
Episode 16: S is for Suplex with Guests: Ryan L. Schrodt & Nicholas Camia
When we were kids, there simply was not enough books about wrestling. Ryan Schrodt and Nicholas Camia are changing that with their new book, "S is for Suplex." Written by Ryan and illustrated by Nick, this new dynamic book is not just a treasure for young wrestling fans, but more mature ones as well. Ryan and Nick are on the show chatting about their journeys, how they created the book, what it was like reaching out the the roster of talent featured and much more! The book is available for pre-order now and comes out September 15!
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17 Aug 2020
Episode 15: Speaking Out with Guest: Alex, Queen of the Ring
Sam and Adam are joined once again by Alex, Queen of the Ring! This week Alex is chatting about The Speaking Out Movement, its impact on Professional Wrestling, and its legacy. The three are investigating the movement, the many allegations and wrestlers mentioned. In addition, they look at Cancel Culture and its place in society.
*Host Note: We recorded this a few weeks before the return of Sammy Guevara and the release of Jimmy Havoc.
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10 Aug 2020
Episode 14: Social Media Invades Wrestling with Guest: Alex, Queen of the Ring
Adam & Sam are joined by the amazing Alex, Queen of the Ring! The trio is discussing the power and influence that Social Media has had on professional wrestling. From Twitter wars to YouTube Series, social media has no only helped the business grow, but it has changed the business forever.
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12 May 2020
Episode 13: Music in Wrestling
Adam & Sam are joined by Kate Hensler from On Deck IC this week to chat about music and its use in wrestling. Kate's company is getting into the Pro Wrestling Theme Song business and she's chatting about how that all came to be. The three are also discussing the power of music, what it does to people and more specifically how it is used in wrestling. Sam will also be sharing VICE's list of the Ten WWE Theme songs of all time...a list that Kate and Adam have some feelings about.
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23 Apr 2020
Episode 12: Fired from Wrestling
This week, Adam and Sam are chatting about the massive WWE firings that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Was it a necessity or could it have been avoided or pushed to a later time when jobs were more available? In addition, the two are chatting about other infamous WWE firings of the past, the last time this many wrestlers were let go from WWE, and their thoughts on the future of wrestling, post-Covid-19.
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6 Apr 2020
Episode 11: When Bad Guys Are Good
Sometimes we hate good guys for no reason at all. And sometimes we hate bad guys for the wrong reasons. In this episode, Adam and Sam are chatting about Wrestlers who were speaking the truth on important societal issues and fans didn't want to hear it! Daniel Bryan may have been the Planet's Champion but he wasn't the people's! Check out these "Bad" guys who were really good and some "good" guys who were really bad!
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23 Mar 2020
Episode 10: The Biggest Heel - Covid-19
What's the one thing people hate more than Baron Corbin? Covid-19. This week, Sam & Adam are back and are chatting about the Coronavirus and its impact on the world of Professional Wrestling. If sports are cancelled and TV shows are aren't recording, what gives WWE and AEW the right to still be presenting episodes? Find out-ish on this episode!
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20 Jan 2020
Episode 9: Tessa Blanchard & The Bullies of Wrestling
Sam & Adam are back from holiday hiatus and are delivering a timely episode on bullying in Professional Wrestling. We are only a couple of weeks removed from the allegations of racism and bullying that were presented against Tessa Blanchard a mere few days before her history-making Impact World Title win and this episode focuses on many of the infamous bullies of professional wrestling. This episode also dives into whether Impact made the right call in giving Tessa the World Championship.
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2 Dec 2019
Episode 8: "She's Heartcore!" - A Conversation with Shazza McKenzie
This week Adam & Sam are joined by the Australian Indie Sensation, the Queen of Heartcore, SHAZZA MCKENZIE! Shazza is taking us through her journey, how she got into wrestling, her time in Shine, PWT, Shimmer, NXT, and AEW -- including her iconic All Out moment with Dr. Britt Baker!
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26 Nov 2019
Episode 7: Lunatic Fringes, Obsessed Divas, and Broken Personalities - Mental Health in Wrestling
In this episode Sam and Adam are chatting about the mental health issues, real and kayfabe, that are a part of the professional wrestling world. They're asking the question: "Is mental illness ok to use in storylines and gimmicks?"
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18 Nov 2019
Episode 6: WWE Hall of Famer: Donald J. Trump
In this episode Sam and Adam are chatting about WWE Hall of Famer and 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump's time and legacy with WWE from hosting WrestleManias IV & V at Trump Plaza to the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23. They also look into the seemingly strange common threads that exist between the President and WWE Chairman and Owner, Vincent K. McMahon.
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4 Nov 2019
Episode 5: Body-Slams! Body Shaming in Professional Wrestling
In this episode Sam and Adam welcome guest Krista B from Those Wrestling Girls. Krista is an expert on all things wrestling, but she’s especially the passionate and knowledgable about the role that body shaming plays.
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28 Oct 2019
Episode 4: Fear! Dead Men, Voodoo Priests, and Mr. Rogers
Happy Halloween! Episode 4 is all about fear! Sam and Adam explore why humans like the feeling of being scared and what wrestlers freak us out the most! In this episode, we discuss the characters of The Undertaker and Kane, Papa Shango, The Fiend, and The Boogeyman.
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14 Oct 2019
Episode 3: WWE and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Saudi Arabia Deal
This week Adam & Sam explore the WWE’s yucky relationship with Saudi Arabia as a microcosm of the United States' yucky relationship with Saudi Arabia. They also reflect on the inner struggle people experience when the people and brands we support aren’t in line with our values. In short...the Saudi government sucks, the WWE sucks, and we also suck.
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7 Oct 2019
Episode 2: The Golden Age of Women’s Wrestling, Civil Rights Movement, and Second Wave Feminism
Sam and Adam continue their discussion of the rise of women’s wrestling in the US through the Civil Rights Movement and the beginning of Second Wave Feminism. We explore the violence many wrestlers experienced at the hands of fans, theIr bosses, and each other. We also discuss the beginnings of Mae Young and the wrestling empire of The Fabulous Moolah.
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30 Sept 2019
Episode 1: The Rise of Women’s Wrestling, First Wave Feminism, and WWII
In this episode, Sam and Adam discuss the rise of women’s wrestling around the time of the First Wave of feminism in the US. As women are fighting for suffrage, women’s wrestling is gaining credibility and moving from carnivals into arenas. You’ll hear about some of the earliest Women’s Champions and learn about how wrestling’s first power couple creates a women’s wrestling empire at the beginning of WWII.
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23 Sept 2019
Pilot: Learning the Ropes
In their Pilot Episode, Adam and Sam talk about their love for Professional Wrestling and how it's basically the same thing as a 2019 Democratic Debate! Begin a new journey with Turnbuckle Podcast!
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