Out pro wrestler Mercedes Martinez’s evolutionary mission leads her to Impact Knockouts title match
Mercedes Martinez will challenge Impact Knockouts champion Mickie James at Saturday’s Turning Point event
By Brian C. Bell | November 20, 2021Mercedes Martinez will challenge Impact Knockouts champion Mickie James at Saturday’s Turning Point event
By Brian C. Bell | November 20, 2021Gomez, the first out trans woman to play in Argentina’s top league, is ready for “her turn to open the door” for other trans athletes.
By Brian C. Bell | November 15, 2021Jai Vidal brings his authentic self, Louis Vuitton gear and Power Bottom Bomb included, to Impact Wrestling debut Thursday night.
By Brian C. Bell | November 4, 2021The USL kits will include various gender markers embedded in the numbers and are available for use from one match to an entire season.
By Brian C. Bell | October 20, 2021Shawn Bennett, who referees WWE matches on “Raw,” is living out and proud as his true self.
By Brian C. Bell | October 11, 2021Denison University’s Seth Hayes found acceptance after coming out as gay in high school and now genderqueer in coaching.
By Brian C. Bell | October 11, 2021Jamie Senegal will become the first out trans woman to compete in Impact Wrestling at Saturday’s Knockouts Knockdown event.
By Brian C. Bell | October 9, 2021A diverse roster will be on display when Enjoy Wrestling hosts its first event with full attendance, “Night Moves,” on Friday.
By Brian C. Bell | October 8, 2021Rogers’ transphobic comments and derisive remarks regarding the #SpeakingOut movement resurfaced on Friday.
By Brian C. Bell | October 7, 2021“Mad Dog” Connelly infused his mental health struggles into his character as a way to own them, and he hopes it starts a similar conversation for those who watch him.
By Brian C. Bell | October 6, 2021Pro Wrestling After Dark’s Taste The Rainbow event will benefit new Atlantic City LGBTQ organization, AC Pride.
By Brian C. Bell | September 30, 2021Kanyon, one of the first out gay wrestlers, is the subject of the latest episode of Vice’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring,’ but the absence of LGBTQ voices in telling his story is unacceptable.
By Brian C. Bell | September 24, 2021The New South Pro Wrestling regular came out as bisexual in devilish fashion.
By Brian C. Bell | September 23, 2021Citing mental health struggles, Jake Atlas is stepping away from pro wrestling for the forseeable future, leaving a legacy of LGBTQ representation in his wake.
By Brian C. Bell | September 15, 2021Medal-worthy performances on para-athletics’ largest stage prove that nonbinary/gender-neutral athletes have staying power.
By Brian C. Bell | September 9, 2021Miller netted one goal in Team USA’s 9-2 loss Friday, claiming her fifth Paralympics medal.
By Brian C. Bell | September 3, 2021Jetta’s Pro Wrestling EVE title win and Charlie Morgan’s surprise return from retirement highlighted Friday’s Wrestle Queendom 4.
By Brian C. Bell | August 30, 2021Lambird’s bronze medal win in the women’s 100m T34 on Sunday marked another historic moment for non-binary athletes.
By Brian C. Bell | August 29, 2021Jamie Senegal will become the first out trans woman to ever to wrestle for the NWA at Saturday’s all-women’s pay-per-view, NWA EmPowerrr.
By Brian C. Bell | August 27, 2021American rower Laura Goodkind wants others to know they can “transcend labels and situations.” Their presence at the Paralympics embodies that message.
By Brian C. Bell | August 26, 2021