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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...
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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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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!
The Left Fist: pro wrestling, pro-union!
The Left Fist: pro wrestling, pro-union!
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12 APR 2024 · 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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16 MAR 2024 · 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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17 FEB 2024 · 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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12 JAN 2024 · 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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3 DEC 2023 · 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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29 OCT 2023 · 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.
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24 SEP 2023 · The musician, teacher, philosopher, writer and wrestling fan DaN McKee talks about his new book, Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher, how wrestling informed his approaches to teaching, what wrestling can teach us about mutual aid, how wrestling could operate in an anarchist society, his experience at Wembley Stadium for AEW's All In, and so much more! Buy Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher: https://www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page/anarchist-atheist-punk-rock-teacher-by-dan-mckee Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all The Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist.
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17 SEP 2023 · AEW has exploded - or perhaps imploded - in spectacular fashion having been a company suffering for some time from backstage power-plays and politicking, and creative missteps, and now with their biggest star now gone, is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end for AEW? Why did Tony Khan "fear for his life"? Why do billionaires and businesses ruin wrestling for fans? And what magic of the artform still holds our interest? 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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26 AUG 2023 · An epic episode! Remembering the origins of "all-in" wrestling in Britain, WWF's SummerSlam '92 in Wembley Stadium, the punk pro wrestling show All In, and looking to AEW's version in the modern-day Wembley this weekend! 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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25 AUG 2023 · Legend Terry Funk passed away this week aged 79, and Windham "Bray Wyatt" Rotunda dies age 36 after having Covid, which is still very much a threat. And while wrestling continues to seem to lose more top athletes in their prime than most major sports, we can look back and enjoy the creativity and artistry from such stars - from Funk's NWA title matches and a branding iron gimmick passed on to Bradshaw, to Bradshaw's New Blackjacks team with Windham, who in turn partnered with Mike Rotunda and Dan Spivey, wrestlers who would influence Bray Wyatt in incredible ways. 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.
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...
show more
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!
show less
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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| Author | Jay Baker |
| Organization | Jay Baker |
| Categories | Wrestling |
| Website | - |
| jaybaker@mediaactivist.com |
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