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Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story

Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story gives listeners an exclusive peek into the documentary "Lady Wrestler," which chronicles trailblazing Black female wrestlers from the 1950s and '60s. The movie debuts February 16, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month. For more information, visit http://www.ladywrestlermovie.com

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Episode 12: How Did Columbus, Ohio Become the Birthplace of Women's Wrestling

April 23, 2021 • Chris Bournea

How did Columbus, Ohio, nurture the talents of wrestling legends like 2021 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Ethel Johnson, her older sister Babs Wingo and younger sister Marva Scott? Find out in this episode. To hear Ethel Johnson describe her upbringing in Columbus and how she and her sisters got into the business, watch the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring" on Amazon Prime Video.