The Left Fist: pro wrestling, pro-union! Jay Baker
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pro-unionisation pro wrestling via the Left Fist -- from an unreservedly leftist angle, presented by media activist Jay Baker 🤜 https://linktr.ee/theleftfist
There are three series to enjoy:
🤜 The Working Week features commentary on developments from the past week in pro wrestling (released most weekends)
🤜 Industrial Dispute tackles a particular topic, from marginalised groups and representation to the importance of inclusive language (released sporadically)
🤜 Past Practice looks back at events from years ago, including the WWF in the Nineties, the Monday Night War, and more, but from a modern perspective (released sporadically)
Plus interviews COMING SOON!
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The Working Week #24: WWE’s “New Era,” WrestleMania, CM Punk, All In Backstage Footage, AEW Layoffs
What a working week to cover! The Vince McMahon scandal continues while his nearest and dearest claim a “new era” for WWE, CM Punk finally speaks out, AEW’s released Wembley Stadium security camera footage backfires on them, and much much more! Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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The Working Week #23: Mercedes, Okada & Ospreay in AEW, Kevin Kelly Fired, Sting Retired, and is John Cena a Bootlicker?
In the Vince McMahon lawsuit, too many wrestling personalities treat the victims like an inconvenience, while AEW fire QAnon Kevin Kelly, bringing in Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada, and Will Ospreay while the needle barely moves in the post-Punk era. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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The Working Week #22: Vince Scandal, Rock/Cody, TNA Solidarity
Vince McMahon may finally be gone for good under TKO, but his son-in-law is still around. Meanwhile, The Rock messes up the Cody storyline, but the TNA locker room seemingly band together. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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The Working Week #21: CM Punk, NDAs, Chris Jericho, Kylie Rae
Production personnel changes at WWE and AEW, the Elite still sore, CM Punk breaking records, and stooge Chris Jericho is likely hoping power will protect him. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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The Working Week #20: CM Punk Returns to WWE, QT Marshall Leaves AEW, Ric Flair Still a Sleazebag
Following on from the last episode, AEW have given us Ric Flair, gotten rid of CM Punk, who boosts business for WWE, while QT Marshall leaves what appears to be a sinking ship if they don't plug the hole quick. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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The Working Week #19: Pro-Union Punk, NWA, TNA, Tony Khan, Scandal, and Ric Flair
Tony Khan weaponises the sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon while at the same time ignoring those against Ric Flair, who he's finally bringing in to AEW, NWA and TNA look to their pasts as they prepare for the future, and CM Punk talks about the need for a union in wrestling. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.