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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2019 · 19 MIN

The One with Fred Rosser

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

Fred Rosser is a professional wrestler who made history when he became the first openly gay active member of the WWE roster. Wrestling is still his passion - but equal to it is his desire to tackle hatred and bigotry in all forms through his #blockthehate movement. He joins us to talk about when he first started to love wrestling; the reaction of the WWE roster when he came out; the difference of having positive LGBTQ+ role models; his passion for social activism - and some of his favourite matches.Plus, he tells us why he's keen to come to Britain to get involved with any Pride events happening in the UK. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? Twitter: @realfredrosser Email: [email protected] TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? Twitter: @jack_murley Email: [email protected]

Fred Rosser is a professional wrestler who made history when he became the first openly gay active member of the WWE roster. Wrestling is still his passion - but equal to it is his desire to tackle hatred and bigotry in all forms through his #blockthehate movement. He joins us to talk about when he first started to love wrestling; the reaction of the WWE roster when he came out; the difference of having positive LGBTQ+ role models; his passion for social activism - and some of his favourite matches.Plus, he tells us why he's keen to come to Britain to get involved with any Pride events happening in the UK. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? Twitter: @realfredrosser Email: [email protected] TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? Twitter: @jack_murley Email: [email protected]

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