[Podcast] Pro wrestling in China is ready for its comeback

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Alexis Lee, based in Singapore and a wrestler of 11 years, takes a flying elbow from Malaysian wrestler Nor "Phoenix" Diana, who three years ago was named to Forbes Asia's "30 Under 30" list for sports and entertainment stars. Photo by Dan Sandoval.

The short but eventful history of China wrestling is filled with highs and lows. For a while, rival promoters dreamed of building the WWE of China, but money dried out and then COVID nearly killed the industry. Those who are still kicking — a motley crew of professionals, hobbyists, lifers, dreamers, and realists — are now working together to rebuild this thing they love.

Click here to read the article by Anthony Tao.

Narrated by Anthony Tao.

China Stories is published twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.