Queer Wrestling: Fist Club in London
Fist Club is a queer wrestling outfit in London that aims to create a space accepting of all identities, incorporating drag and cabaret elements into their shows.
Key Points
- Fist Club aims to prove that wrestling isn't just for straight people, it's for everyone
- The group's founders share a love for wrestling and wanted to create an accepting space
- Queer joy comes from both the costumes/make-up and the wrestling moves
- The show is a modern-day version of televised wrestling in the 1970s and 1980s
Pros
- Creating a space that is queer-focused and trans-inclusive
- Incorporating drag and cabaret elements into wrestling shows
- Promoting queer joy and acceptance