S2E73: The Phoenix Rises

Nor "Phoenix" Diana , Malaysian Pro-Wrestling (MyPW) | Gotham, Malaysian Pro-Wrestling (MyPW)

10-Sep-19 21:00

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History was made when Nor "Phoenix" Diana stepped into the ring as the world's first hijabi pro-wrestler. Since then, she has blown up worldwide, making waves and rapidly gaining international acclaim. Alongside Gotham, who are both current champions in Malaysian Pro-Wrestling (MyPW), are body-slamming their way to becoming Malaysia's biggest stars. In this episode of Bar None they discuss how to break the local pro-wrestling scene out if its formative phase and to stay afloat in the international wrestling scene today.

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong

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Categories: Film, History, People and Places, Sports

Tags: Bar None, Nor Phoenix Diana, Gotham, Malaysian Pro-Wrestling, wrestling,

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