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    Rediscovering the male soap opera: 'the highs and lows of a wrestling rivalry are intoxicating' | Luke McCarthy

    As a young, queer child I was enamoured with the world of wrestling. In lockdown, I remembered why
    by Luke McCarthy Jul 23, 2020 3 minutes
    ‘It offers a space where men ... can see taboo emotions played out through the bodies and bravura of mythical, spartan-like performers.’ Photograph: Getty Images

    Months ago, as the realities of a state-wide lockdown set in and my brain searched desperately for stimulation, I stumbled upon an advertisement for one free month of WWE Network, a streaming service which gives access to every wrestling match, pay-per-view and main event over the past 30 years: the Netflix of the WWE world.

    As a kid I adored wrestling, owning countless DVDs and action figures, spending hours on the backyard trampoline imagining myself perform my “signature move” to an adoring crowd. I’ve often wondered why a young,

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