Hello, Lovelies! We're back to wrestling this week with one of the most popular and authentic creators going in independent wrestling today, J-Rose. He and Brian Bell discuss his five-year wrestling anniversary, building Paradigm Pro Wrestling into an example of inclusivity for other promotions, creating spaces for Black and queer voices in the industry and who inspired his ring announcing style. J-Rose also delves into the creation of Paradigm Pro Wrestling's No Hook project, a melding of pro wrestling, hip hop and magical realism born from his mind!

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