43 episodes

That Wrestling Wench is a wrestling podcast that tells the stories of women wrestlers- their lives, careers, triumphs, and personhood. Many producers of mainstream wrestling media usually focus on the men that have dominated the industry. There are so many other people to highlight, at times celebrate, sometimes mourn, and ultimately try to understand. Wrestling's history is complex and vast, and there are so many people and stories to focus on. Come along.

That Wrestling Wench Alexa Pruett

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That Wrestling Wench is a wrestling podcast that tells the stories of women wrestlers- their lives, careers, triumphs, and personhood. Many producers of mainstream wrestling media usually focus on the men that have dominated the industry. There are so many other people to highlight, at times celebrate, sometimes mourn, and ultimately try to understand. Wrestling's history is complex and vast, and there are so many people and stories to focus on. Come along.

    Re-release: Luna Vachon Part 2

    Re-release: Luna Vachon Part 2

    Re-released episode from about a year ago.

    This episode is the second and final episode on Luna Vachon. Discussed are some pivotal career moments, romantic partners, tragedies she endured, the pieces that make a performance, mental illness, and much more. Luna passed away in 2010, but has remained in the minds and hearts of fans for decades, and it is unlikely to change.

    • 42 min
    Re-release: Luna Vachon Part 1

    Re-release: Luna Vachon Part 1

    This week's episode is a continuation from last week, another re-release from a little over a year ago! All about the early life of Luna Vachon, part two will be released next week!

    • 32 min
    Rerelease: Sex, Gender, and Pro Wrestling

    Rerelease: Sex, Gender, and Pro Wrestling

    This is a rerelease of an episode from a year ago, all about sex in wrestling. Sexuality is an interesting sociological tool that reveals not only what we desire but what we are disgusted by. Take a dive with me into the muddy waters of sexuality in professional wrestling.

    • 19 min
    Gaea Girls (2000)

    Gaea Girls (2000)

    Today, we embark on the wrestling documentary Gaea Girls. Released in 2000 by British filmmakers Kim Longinotto and Jano Williams, the doc follows a wrestling training center and promotion called Gaea Japan. Through the lens, the audience is shown the brutality inflicted upon its students and asks the question if realizing one's dreams is worth being put through Hell.

    The doc:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QgwFXZdYPY&t=1s

    • 25 min
    The Montreal Screwjob: 1 (900)-WRESTLE

    The Montreal Screwjob: 1 (900)-WRESTLE

    Today, in a continuation of the series on kayfabe, we have a special guest! Kreider Dane is a music producer based out of the greater Los Angeles area and is an avid wrestling fan. We talk all about the Montreal screw job, Vince McMahon's monopoly, Bret Hart's loogie, and much more!

    Sources:
    Dark Side of the Ring episode on the Montreal Screwjob
    https://www.amazon.com/Ringmaster-Vince-McMahon-Unmaking-America/dp/1982169443/ref=asc_df_1982169443/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598275089707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7163926990150458173&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014369&hvtargid=pla-1677848432876&psc=1

    • 31 min
    The Richter Screwjob: "Take A Bite and Growl"

    The Richter Screwjob: "Take A Bite and Growl"

    Today's episode continues our series on kayfabe, and discusses one of the biggest kayfabe-breaking moments in wrestling history; the original screwjob.
    Sources:
    https://www.amazon.com/Ringmaster-Vince-McMahon-Unmaking-America/dp/1982169443/ref=asc_df_1982169443/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598275089707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2787888112789702699&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014369&hvtargid=pla-1677848432876&psc=1
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0FgLGKa4U
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIb6AZdTr-A
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687433-how-cyndi-lauper-was-essential-in-the-launch-of-wwe-wrestlemania
    https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/the-fabulous-moolah/5c1a9d28be407707c961c83a
    https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/vince-mcmahon-fabulous-moolah-wendi-richter-screwjob/
    https://www.amazon.com/Cyndi-Lauper-Memoir/dp/1439147892
    And more!

    • 22 min

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