Month: March 2020

Call for Proposals: National Communication Association

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From DiArron Morrison NCA 2020 Call for Panelists: Professional Wrestling I am looking for people to contribute to a panel on the communication of professional wrestling. My focus is broad. I invite research that centers around narrative, kayfabe, professional wrestling and social media, audiences, nonverbal communication in wrestling, social movements and social justice in professional … Read more Call for Proposals: National Communication Association

Nylons and Midriffs: Near? Far? Wherever You Are… (March 25, 2020)

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In the words of the great feminist writer Roxane Gay, every day is a month in this new world of social distancing. As a fan of wrestling, I am glad to still have this form of entertainment during this tumultuous time. However, it comes with a twinge of concern for the people I see on … Read more Nylons and Midriffs: Near? Far? Wherever You Are… (March 25, 2020)

Nylons and Midriffs: The Syndrome (March 11, 2020)

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If you’re a long time wrestling fan like me, you know how this time of year feels when it comes around. While it infamously has no off-season, wrestling — when viewed as a cyclical sport — is now entering playoff season. We’re rounding third base into home, and the payoff for months of rivalry and … Read more Nylons and Midriffs: The Syndrome (March 11, 2020)