The Crimson Mask

That Wrestling Wench

English - March 17, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Next Episode: Interview with Phil Schneider, author of "Way of the Blade: 100 of the Greatest Bloody Matches In Wrestling History"

In today's episode, Alexa takes us through what is known as the crimson mask in professional wrestling. Through doing so, she discusses some history of bloody wrestling matches, important moments in wrestling history, and just how career shifting one bloody match can be. She also talks about the women who subvert expectations by shedding their own blood...on purpose or on accident.

Sources:
Becky Lynch 24 on WWE
https://ddtdigest.com/features/blading/
https://wrestlepundit.com/wwe-news/blading-history-blood-wrestling/
https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/02/becky-lynch-reveals-gift-nia-jax-sent-after-breaking-her-nose/#:~:text=An%20iconic%20moment%20from%20Becky,of%20RAW%20in%20November%202018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsBuWL7osfo
Popular Entertainments and the Spectacle of Bleeding by Lucy Nevitt
Way of the Blade by Phil Schneider