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LGBT In The Ring Ep. 311: "Heel Turn" with Nikki Van Blair & Isabella Poynter-Symonds
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- LGBT In The Ring
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- Feb 27, 2026
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- 2617
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- https://patreon.com/lgbtringpod
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Summary
Hello, Lovelies! We return from the Olympic break with two guests to chat about the new short documentary focused on queer pro wrestling, "Heel Turn." The film's focus, Australian pro wrestler Nikki Van Blair, and its director, Isabella Poynter-Symonds, join the show to discuss how the film came together, premiering during Sydney's queer Pride celebration Mardi Gras, the insights and experiences Nikki shared in the film as a trans woman in pro wrestling & more! Follow Nikki Van Blair on Instagram: @nikkivanblair Follow Isabella Poynter-Symonds on Instagram: @isabella_ps Check out Nikki's "Protect The Dolls" shirt raising funds for Transcend Australia here Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees Big thank you to Edith Surreal ( @edithsurreal ) for the LGBT In The Ring logo Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand , and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp . Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT