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106: How Did Pro Wrestling Become "Essential" During the Coronavirus Pandemic? (w/ David Bixenspan)
106: How Did Pro Wrestling Become "Essential" During the Coronavirus Pandemic? (w/ David Bixenspan)
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Length:
98 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Journalist David Bixenspan joins DOOMED with Matt Binder to break down everything you need to know about WWE being deemed an "essential" business during the coronavirus pandemic, did Vince McMahon's friendship with President Donald Trump play a role, Linda McMahon's ties to a pro-Trump Super Pac, what was Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' order, and a complete timeline break down of pro wrestling under the coronavirus. During the patron half of the show: Alex Jones says he's going to eat his neighbors plus David Bixenspan joins us once again to discuss the pandemic and Tara Reade's allegations of sexual assault from Joe Biden. Plus your questions, comments, and more! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/mattbinder
Released:
May 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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