Non-binary wrestler Sophie King’s journey from sofa-surfing to SHIMMER
‘I just became very emotionally attached partly because [pro wrestling] is now rooted in my brain to a sense of comfort and home.’
By Brian C. Bell | November 14, 2019‘I just became very emotionally attached partly because [pro wrestling] is now rooted in my brain to a sense of comfort and home.’
By Brian C. Bell | November 14, 2019The two promotions featured notable LGBTQ talent such as Effy, Cassandro, Jake Atlas, Billy Dixon and Killian McMurphy.
By Brian C. Bell | November 8, 2019“I learned that there is certain language that is completely unacceptable and not only in the public eye, but in your personal life as well.”
By Brian C. Bell | November 6, 2019The team of Delmi Exo and out wrestler Ashley Vox ended the 370-day reign of SHIMMER legends Mercedes Martinez and Cheerleader Melissa on Saturday.
By Brian C. Bell | November 5, 2019Kiss and the former Goldust united generations of LGBTQ pro wrestling representation on Tuesday’s episode of AEW Dark.
By Brian C. Bell | October 30, 2019Stops at advocacy groups, a drag show and the Chicago Wolves’ inaugural Pride Night highlighted Kiera Hogan’s advocacy tour.
By Brian C. Bell | October 25, 2019The prolific athlete and LGBTQ advocate is expected to join the company’s performance center in January 2020.
By Brian C. Bell | October 22, 2019Trans women athletes will no longer be recognized as female by the IAAF and must keep testosterone levels under 5 nmol/L for 12 months prior to competing.
By Brian C. Bell | October 15, 2019The British boxing champion is expected to face WWE’s Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31.
By Brian C. Bell | October 11, 2019Joining a gay softball league ended Bostock’s 20-year career in social work and began a six year legal journey to the Supreme Court steps.
By Brian C. Bell | October 8, 2019Trans wrestler Nyla Rose won over the crowd in a losing effort, while Jake Hager debuted fresh off tacitly endorsing transphobia.
By Brian C. Bell | October 4, 2019The Washington Mystics forward exited game 2 early with back spasms, forcing her best chance at a WNBA title yet to rest on the result of an MRI.
By Brian C. Bell | October 2, 2019The all-intergender match event featured numerous LGBTQ wrestlers and showcased the evolution of inclusive pro wrestling.
By Brian C. Bell | October 1, 2019AAA’s New York City debut delivered high-flying action, colorful characters and blatant homophobia during multiple matches.
By Brian C. Bell | September 27, 2019Bi Visibility Day provided the NXT UK star the perfect opportunity to share her truth with the world.
By Brian C. Bell | September 24, 2019Not even Tina Fey can get UVA fans to stop being homophobic and gross.
By Brian C. Bell | September 11, 2019‘China and Korea definitely have different views when it comes to sexuality/gender choices... it wasn’t right for OWL... to officially celebrate it knowing that it would not be accepted in certain parts of the world.’
By Brian C. Bell | September 10, 2019Cody said he believed he was joining in on a “post-match tradition in Mexico” and didn’t know the term’s “negative connotations.”
By Brian C. Bell | September 6, 2019“I’ve always found myself enjoying things that were typically considered ‘not masculine,’” said Dominique “SonicFox” McLean, “And I’ve always thought of myself as 50% masc and 50% feminine.”
By Brian C. Bell | September 5, 2019The Knockout will speak to LGBTQ youth and advocacy groups and co-host a drag show on Bound For Glory weekend in October.
By Brian C. Bell | September 4, 2019