Where scholarship meets the squared circle.
Who
we are
The Pro Wrestling Studies Association (PWSA) is an international network of academics, researchers, and practitioners committed to advancing the study of professional wrestling.
Expanding beyond our signature annual WrestlePosium virtual gathering, we’re excited to introduce new complementary programming, a streamlined journal of curated scholarship, and an enhanced social media presence to provide more diverse and straightforward opportunities for engagement and networking.
Through these efforts, we aim to deepen the conversation around professional wrestling and support the continued growth of the field. Stay tuned!
Exploring the art, culture, and impact of pro wrestling.
WrestlePosium VII is almost here!
There’s still time to register to attend and submit your proposal to present.
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Last year’s WrestlePosium featured a standout moment with author Shannon O’Brien delivering the academic keynote, offering an incredible talk on the synergies between Donald Trump’s rhetoric and professional wrestling. The lecture was so popular that it caught the attention of Bloomberg journalist Daniel Flatley, who referenced PWSA in his insightful article, “What Trump Learned From Pro Wrestling Doesn’t Apply to Tariffs.”