Conservative Christians are trying to protect the faith. Progressive Christians want to reimagine it. Meanwhile, our culture is moving beyond it. Who’s right? After stepping down this summer from a prominent conservative church, ex-pastor Drew Sokol finds himself in the middle and seeks answers to questions like: Does traditional faith still make sense in a progressing world? What’s God’s real intent for sexuality and marriage? And how do I follow a God I’m not always sure is real?
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If you could find the answer to one question, any question, what would it be? How might your life turn on the answer? For atheist Cory Markum, life began to turn as he looked up at the sky in prayer after the death of a friend and realized he was trying to pray to a God he no longer believed in. For Drew Sokol, former pastor at Redeemer-NYC, life began to turn as he stood preaching about Jesus to thousands of people and yet found himself questioning the very words he was saying. Those turns ...
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With a prominent focus on women in wrestling, A Wrestling Gal showcases a unique perspective in and outside the world of professional wrestling. Sharing insight, interviews, and discussions with special guests and host, Ella Jay. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awrestlinggal/support
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Dan Gheesling Talks WWE SummerSlam, Wanting To Interview The Miz, Believing In Joe Hendry & More
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Reality TV legend Dan Gheesling discusses his reactions to WWE's 2024 SummerSlam event, including Roman Reigns' surprise return, why he believes in Joe Hendry, which wrestlers he thinks would be successful on #TheTraitors, falling out of and back in love with WWE, wanting to interview The Miz, seeing his Big Brother 10 housemate Jessie Godderz make…
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Ellie Armstrong On Her Physics Degree, Vegan Lifestyle, Taking Inspiration From WWE's Bayley & More || #288
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"The Plant Based Powerhouse" Ellie Armstrong speaks with Ella Jay about obtaining her master's degree in physics, being a proud vegan for seven years, incorporating her vegan lifestyle into her professional wrestling persona, her brief childhood dream of owning a dry-cleaning service, taking inspiration from former WWE Women's Champion Bayley, and …
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Natalie Sykes Talks Texas Tour, Mission Pro Debut, 2006 DX, Work In TV & Film, Pop Culture & More || #287
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"The 21st Century Liability" Natalie Sykes discusses her recent tour of Texas, debuting for Mission Pro, the differences between American and British wrestling, the 2006 era of DX, her favorite pop culture figures, her work in the television and film industry, our mutual obsession with TikTok, and more.Follow NatalieTwitter: https://twitter.com/Nat…
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AWG 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Q&A w/ Samira! || #286
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Samira returns to A Wrestling Gal in celebration of the show's five-year anniversary! For this special occasion, Samira & Ella Jay answer YOUR questions on wrestling, podcasting, reality television, funny travel moments, and much more! Follow SamiraTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheItsSamiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theitssamiraFollow Ella…
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Allie Allbright On Learning From Billie Starkz, Her Taylor Swift Fandom, Full-Circle Moment With Mercedes Mone & More || #285
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Allie Allbright discusses her learning under Billie Starkz and Grindhouse Pro Wrestling, her full-circle moment with Mercedes Mone, a potential match against Nic Nemeth, her love for Taylor Swift, attending the Eras Tour, future goals, and more.Follow AllieTwitter: https://twitter.com/alliewrestlesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_alliestagramF…
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WWE Money In The Bank PREDICTIONS w/ Alex Lajas & Joel Pearl
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Who will claim the briefcases? Alex Lajas, Joel Pearl & Ella Jay share their BOLD predictions for the upcoming WWE Money in the Bank premium live event!Follow Alex Lajas Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenoftheringgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_queenoftheringFollow Joel PearlTwitter: https://twitter.com/JoelPearlInstagram: https://www.instag…
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Leah Lovegrove On Doing A Shooey With Nothing But Thieves, Music Background, Training With Damian Slater || #283
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Leah Lovegrove discusses her background in music, doing a shooey on stage with Nothing But Thieves, traveling across Europe, that missed call from 5SOS' Luke Hemmings, training with Damian Slater, goals for the future, and more.Follow LeahTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeahLovegroveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_leahlovegroveFollow Ella JayTwi…
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WWE Clash At The Castle PREDICTIONS w/ Kimmy Sokol & Astrid Pizarro! || #282
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Who will emerge victorious in Scotland? Kimmy Sokol, Astrid Pizarro, & Ella Jay share their OFFICIAL predictions for the upcoming WWE Clash At The Castle premium live event!Follow Kimmy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimmy_sokolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmy.sokolFollow Astrid:Twitter: https://twitter.com/astridpizarroInstagram: https://w…
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Albie Anne Troska On Dance & Theater Background, Adam Hoffman Advice, Carny Boiz, Drew McIntyre & More || #281
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Albie Anne Troska discusses her background in theater and dancing, adjusting to the training and conditioning of pro wrestling, forming the Carny Boiz with Mat Gauge, valuable advice she's received from Adam Hoffman, her current wrestling Mt. Rushmore, and more.Follow AlbieTwitter: https://twitter.com/albieannetroskaInstagram: https://www.instagram…
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Aspyn Rose Talks Twitch Streaming, Anime-Inspired Ring Gear, Su Yung, Moving To Ohio & More || #280
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"Pro Wrestling’s Waifu" Aspyn Rose discusses her venture into Twitch streaming, her decision to move from Florida to Ohio, anime-inspired ring gears, her full circle moment with Su Yung, desire to wrestle in Japan & the UK and much more!Follow Aspyn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/aspynthemermaidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspynthemer...Foll…
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WWE King & Queen Of The Ring PREDICTIONS w/ Alex Lajas | #279
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Who will claim the throne? Alex Lajas & Ella Jay share their WILD predictions for the upcoming WWE King & Queen of the Ring premium live event!Follow Alex Lajas Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenoftheringgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_queenoftheringFollow Ella JayTwitter: https://twitter.com/itsellajayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_i…
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Nixi XS Talks Project Runway, Being The 'Versace Of Violence,' Sherri Martel, Learning Opportunities | #278
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The "Versace of Violence" Nixi XS discusses the origins of her wrestling moniker, love for the "Project Runway" series, taking inspiration from Sherri Martel, valuable learning opportunities she had with Daga and Gabe Sapolsky, her upcoming match at Hooligan Championship Wrestling, and much more!Follow Nixi XS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nixi_pwI…
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McKenzie Mitchell Talks The Last Match Musical, Embodying Scarlett Sublime, Future Plans & More | #277
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On-air broadcaster McKenzie Mitchell discusses the ongoing tour of "The Last Match" musical, her role as commenator Scarlett Sublime, Simon Miller's brilliant portrayal of Alexander Swagger, the 80s fashion of "The Last Match," her future plans, and much more!More information on The Last Match: https://www.thelastmatch.com/homeFollow McKenzie Mitch…
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Steve Maclin Discusses: His Growth In IMPACT Wrestling, IMPACT's Rebellion PPV, Possibly Making History With Deonna Purrazzo, Chris Sabin || #276
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IMPACT Wrestling's Steve Maclin discusses his growth in IMPACT Wrestling, his upcoming title match at Rebellion, possibly making history with his wife Deonna Purrazzo, Chris Sabin's 20-year anniversary in the company, how he keeps his mental health in check, and much more!IMPACT's Rebellion pay-per-view airs live this Sunday, April 16th at 8PM EST …
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Lady Frost: Wrestle Pro's Violencetine's Day, Her Title Match, Ventures Outside Of Wrestling & More || #275
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Wrestle Pro Women's Champion Lady Frost discusses her upcoming title defense at Wrestle Pro's Violencetine's Day event, the most hardcore moment of her career, the Premier Streaming Network, her ventures outside of wrestling and much more! "Violencetine's Day" airs live this Saturday, February 11th on the Premier Streaming Network: premierstreaming…
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Piper Niven (Doudrop): Goals For Her Return, British Representation In NXT, Nikki Cross, & More || #274
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Ella Jay caught up with Piper Niven (fka Doudrop) in San Antonio, Texas during WWE Royal Rumble weekend! We chat about goals for her return, British representation in WWE NXT, Nikki Cross' character change, and more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram:…
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The Street Profits Attempt Teddy Long's Dance, Discuss RAW 30 & 2023 WWE Royal Rumble || #273
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Ella Jay caught up with Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins (The Street Profits) in San Antonio, Texas during WWE Royal Rumble weekend! We chat about what legends they'd like to see return in a Royal Rumble, the recent edition of RAW 30, and they make their best attempt at Teddy Long's signature dance! -----------------------------------------------------…
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Mia Yim Talks Her New Theme Song, Working With The O.C, Goals In Her Second WWE Run, & More || #272
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Ella Jay caught up "Michin" Mia Yim in San Antonio, Texas during WWE Royal Rumble weekend! We chat about her new theme song, working with The O.C., goals for her second run in WWE, Texas cuisine, and more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeella h…
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Bianca Belair: Gear Idea For Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss' Journey In WWE, Goals For Title Run & More || #271
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Ella Jay caught up RAW Women's Champion Bianca Belair in San Antonio, Texas during WWE Royal Rumble weekend! We chat about potential gear ideas for Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss' journey in the company. Bianca's goals for her second WWE title run, and more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Ella Ja…
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Episode 270 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Sweetest Chick You Will Ever Meet," Savannah Sweet. We discuss her background in cheerleading, changes in her character & gear, the best career advice she's received, her Canadian debut, and much more! Follow Savannah - Twitter: @realsavsweet Instagram: @realsavannahsweet Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itse…
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Episode 269 of A Wrestling Gal is a special fantasy booking edition of WWE Evolution! Wrestling podcaster Astrid "The Natural" Pizarro joins me to discuss our match picks for the possible pay-per-view! Follow Astrid - Twitter: @astridpizarro Instagram: @astridpizarro20 Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeella --- Support this podc…
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Episode 268 of A Wrestling Gal features independent star, Bailey McRoberts! We discuss staying motivated, changing up her look, Saraya's return to professional wrestling, her father "Wildthing" Chuck McRoberts and much more! Follow Bailey - Twitter: @McrobertsBailey Instagram: @supremewrestling_bailey Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagra…
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Episode 267 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Queen of Southern Sass," Kasey Fox! We discuss her opportunity to wrestle Thunder Rosa, her experience on the set of the HBO Max show "The Righteous Gemstones," her signature pose, the Jonas Brothers, and much more! Follow Kasey - Twitter: kaseyfox99 Instagram: kaseyfoxwrestling Follow Ella Jay - Twitter…
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Episode 266 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Bad Bitch", Kingsley! We discuss her WrestleMania week in Dallas, working with MLW, her adventures in Florida and then to UK, a sneak peak at her new ring gear, and much more! Follow Kingsley - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingsley_pw Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeella A W…
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Episode 265 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Submission Queen", Persia Pierce! We discuss cartoons, a white water rafting incident, her experience in powerlifting, balancing motherhood and training, and much more! Follow Persia - Twitter: @KrazyKelsey1 Instagram: @Krazy_Kelsey1 Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeella A Wrestling …
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Episode 264 of A Wrestling Gal features quickly rising UK star, Lily Winter! We discuss her experience with ring announcing, transitioning to an in-ring performer, her wrestling podcast that almost was, admiration for The Miz, and much more! Follow Lily - Twitter: @clairelilybyrne Instagram: @lilywintermcr Follow Ella Jay - Twitter: @itsellajay Ins…
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Episode 263 of A Wrestling Gal features "Scream Queen", Ella! We discuss the "Ella: Wrestling With Madness" book written about her, spooky season, attracting hitchhiker spirits, balancing life as a mother and pro wrestler, her detailed wrestling notebook, and much more! Follow "Scream Queen" Ella - Twitter: @screamqueenella Instagram: @screamqueene…
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Episode 262 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Clairvoyant of Evil", Gypsy Mac! We discuss tarot card reading, her Pit Viper collection, being a "spooky bitch", manifesting her goals into the universe, her rad tattoos, and much more!Follow Gypsy -Twitter: @GypsyMacInstagram: @thegypsymacFollow Ella -Twitter: @itsellajayInstagram: @ayeellaA Wrestling …
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Episode 261 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Queen of the North", Freya The Slaya! We discuss running her own backyard women's promotion, our favorite energy drinks, her ring-gear inspirations, what she would be the Goddess of, and more! Follow Freya - Twitter: @freya_the_slaya Instagram: @Freya.the.Slaya Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagra…
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Episode 260 Episode 260 of A Wrestling Gal features "The ShoYang Of Wrestling," Jazzy Yang! We discuss our mutual love of High School Musical, NWA Empowerrr, her first WrestleMania weekend, finding her confidence in wrestling, and more! Follow Jazzy - Twitter: @jazzywangyang Instagram: @jazzyyang Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeel…
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Episode 259 of A Wrestling Gal features a GLOW original, Tulsa (Jody Haselbarth)! We discuss her ventures in belly dancing, being a stunt double for Renee Zellweger, the wildest stunts she's ever done, the less glamorous aspects of professional wrestling, her signature yellow GLOW gear, and much more! Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @…
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The Voting Game: A Wrestling Gal 3-Year Anniversary Special
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Episode 258 celebrates the 3-year anniversary of A Wrestling Gal with a special twist on the The Voting Game party game! Join Ella Jay, Chris Riddle, Emily Jaye, Jose Gonzalez, Jen (PocketVolcano), and Lora Lyons as we answer fun superlatives and most likely to's to decide which professional wrestler fits the categories best! Who has the best ring …
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Episode 257 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Southwest Spitfire" Valentina Loca! We discuss making a short film on Jon Moxley, the significance of #BlessUp, car karaoke, her Machine Gun Kelly inspired tattoos, the craziest things she's done in a wrestling ring, and much more! Follow Valentina - Twitter: @SWestSpitfire Instagram: @SWestSpitfire Foll…
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Episode 256 of A Wrestling Gal features "Stand Out", Taylor Rising! We discuss the roots of her ring-name, memorable photoshoot experiences, the stories behind her tattoos, making gains in fitness and life, and much more! [Episode Sponsored By: Pario Magazine] Follow Taylor - Twitter: @_TaylorRising Instagram: @officialtaylorrising Follow Ella - Tw…
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Episode 255 of A Wrestling Gal features the LPW Challenge Champion, Taryn From Accounting! We discuss death and taxes, traveling the world, Canadian vs American bowling, respect for Bussy (Allie Katch & Effy), pursuing wrestling, and much more! Follow TFA - Twitter: @TFAwrestling Instagram: @taryn_from_accounting Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay …
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Episode 254 of A Wrestling Gal features one of the hottest rising stars out of Flatbacks, Avery Breaux! We discuss our mutual love of Shawn Michaels, her background in various sports, her experience in dance, her Mardi Gras inspired gear and holiday traditions, and much more! Follow Avery - Twitter: @avery_breaux Instagram: @averybreaux_ Follow Ell…
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Episode 253 of A Wrestling Gal features former PCW Ultra Women's Champion, Danika Della Rouge! We discuss her recovery from an ACL injury, stepping back into the ring, winning the PCW Ultra Women's Championship, her new look and attitude, and much more! Follow Danika - Twitter: @DanikaDRouge Instagram: @danikadellarouge Follow Ella - Twitter: @itse…
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Episode 252 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Violence Artist", Charli Evans! We discuss her upcoming photobook project, Manami Toyota inspiration, downhill skateboarding, her journey returning to the states at JCW, reuniting with Millie McKenzie in the UK, signing custody papers for a plants and much more! Follow Charli - Twitter: @charlievanspro I…
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Episode 251 of A Wrestling Gal features Maritimes pro wrestling star, Chantal! We discuss her experience as a dancer teacher, transitioning into professional wrestling, dog rescuing, her friendship with Maddison Miles, and much more! Follow Chantal - Twitter: @svg_chantal Instagram: @svg_chantal Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeell…
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FANTASY BOOKING: THE A&E WOMEN'S WRESTLING SHOW (w/ Alyssa Marino)
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On this special 250th episode of A Wrestling Gal, Ella Jay chats with Alyssa Marino of Let's Get Cereal to create their ultimate women's wrestling fantasy show card. From professional wrestling legends to women taking the world by storm today, no talent is off the table in this fantasy booking edition of AWG. In addition, Alyssa also discusses her …
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Episode 249 of A Wrestling Gal features Reality of Wrestling star, Gigi Rey! We discuss traveling to Iceland, her move to Texas, her recent homecoming back in Alberta, playing college basketball, animal flow yoga, and much more! [ This episode is sponsored by: Pario Magazine - https://pariomagazine.com.au/ ] Follow Gigi - Twitter: @gigiwrestling In…
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Episode 248 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Pink Dream", Alex Gracia! We discuss her move to California, Scorpio Sky's TNT Championship win, Alex Gracia Land, finding her "home" in professional wrestling, fighting for her dreams, college softball, and much more! [ This episode is sponsored by: Pario Magazine - https://pariomagazine.com.au/ ] Follo…
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Episode 247 of A Wrestling Gal features one of Texas' brightest stars, Mystii Marks! We discuss her time training with Athena, her work as a wrestler and referee, aspirations in managing, online shopping, and much more! Follow Mystii - Twitter: @MystiiMarks Instagram: @mystii.marks Follow Ella - Twitter: @itsellajay Instagram: @ayeella Special than…
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Episode 246 of A Wrestling Gal features pro wrestler in training, Emily Jaye! We discuss her exciting new venture in professional wrestling at Flatbacks, how she decided on her ring name, plans for her wrestling style, future goals, the upcoming WrestleMania 38 weekend, and much more! Follow Emily - Twitter: @emilyjayepro Instagram: @emilyjayepro F…
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Episode 245 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Top Tier", Jazmin Allure! We discuss becoming NCW Women's Champion, her ring gear inspirations, her love everything Ranch, her Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling, and much more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post Journal's 2021 Women's Wrestling Year in Review] Follow Jazmin - Tw…
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Episode 244 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Mad Esthetician", Amber Rodriguez! We discuss Mickie James, her favorite self-care activities, intertwining the beauty industry with pro wrestling, the evolution of her beauty routine, and much more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post Journal's 2021 Women's Wrestling Year in Review] Fo…
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Episode 243 of A Wrestling Gal features "The Rebel Buddhist", Promise Braxton! We discuss Rock of Love, the sisterhood within Reality of Wrestling, the upcoming Sherri Martel Classic, her admiration for Gail Kim, and much more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post Journal's 2021 Women's Wrestling Year in Review] Follow Promise - Tw…
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Episode 242 of A Wrestling Gal features one of Australia's fastest rising stars, Lena Kross! We discuss celebrating the small victories in life, her move to Newcastle, achieving balance in life,, differences in basketball and wrestling conditioning, ring gear inspirations and much more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post Journal'…
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Episode 241 of A Wrestling Gal features one of Australia's brightest stars, Cherry Stephens! We discuss her transition into professional wrestling, which wrestlers she likes to study, her upcoming trip to Dallas, her love of My Chemical Romance, our mutual interest in creative writing, and more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post…
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Episode 240 of A Wrestling Gal features "Macdaddy" Mylo! We discuss her love for Torrie Wilson, moving to California, her "Macdaddy" nickname, her adorable dog Veda, who she thinks has the coolest tattoos in wrestling, and much more! [ Episode Sponsored By: Ring Post Journal's Ring Post Journal's 2021 Women's Wrestling Year in Review] Follow Mylo -…
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