ABOUT FACE: McKenzie Mitchell Threads The Needle

About this episode

This episode features an interview with McKenzie Mitchell discussing her book on iconic wrestling fashion.

From Gorgeous George to "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels to Mick Foley, and Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) to Seth Rollins, pro wrestling has been punctuated by fashion statements of all kinds. In this episode of About Face, PWI's Candace Cordelia speaks with TNA ring announcer McKenzie Mitchell about her new book, Threads of Triumph, which offers tremendous insight into some of the most iconic looks and ring gear in wrestling history.

People in this episode

Host: Candace Cordelia

Guest: McKenzie Mitchell

Topics covered

• fashion in wrestling
• iconic wrestling looks
• wrestling history
• McKenzie Mitchell
• pro wrestling culture

Keywords

• pro wrestling
• fashion statements
• ring gear
• McKenzie Mitchell
• Threads of Triumph

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Threads of Triumph

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