Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

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Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

Drag has gone mainstream. Drag queen story hours are popping up in libraries across the country, RuPaul’s Drag Race just won an Emmy, and so did actor Billy Porter for his role in the drag-drama, Pose.

But one group from Atlanta aims to keep drag’s edge. Their most recent event, SUCKAPUNCH! Drag Wrestling, involed performers dressing up in drag and facing off in well-choreographed smackdowns.

Audio Postcard: SuckaPunch Drag Wrestling

On Second Thought intern Jessica Lowell went ringside for the match at The Bakery. She spoke with the event organizer, got to hear some of the competitors’ trash talk, and brought back scenes of the throw-down in this audio postcard.

 

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Taylor Alxndr hosted SUCKAPUNCH! drag wrestling at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

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Taylor Alxndr hosted SUCKAPUNCH! drag wrestling at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

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Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.

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Drag performers wrestle at The Bakery on Sept. 21.