Christa Pagliei

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Christa Pagliei is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories and lives in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to writing about media, her fiction and poetry have been published in places like Fictionvale, Frostwriting, Strangelet, and Pseudopod. Christa is also the co-creator of the audio drama Lost Signal Society, a series of anthology and stand-alone horror/fantasy/sci-fi plays with a second season slated for Fall 2019. As a member of the Film/TV coordinator’s union IATSE Local 161 she’s worked on Succession, Sneaky Pete, Mr.Robot and many more. In addition to pro wrestling, Christa enjoys NJ Devils hockey, hiking, botany, 35mm photography, collecting rotational media, and cooking. You can follow her on Twitter @ChrisCreature.

The Miz, seen here on the left on MTV Real World in 2001, and on the right as WWE Champion in 2021, has carved out a place for himself in both worlds, solidifying the fluid connection between reality TV and wrestling.

Reality TV, Wrestling, and How They’re Closer Than You Think

by Christa Pagliei

There is much more in common between reality TV and wrestling than people realize. Kayfabe is dead, but reality TV was born at its funeral.

The tough team of Ron Dupree and Chris Colt - a tag team in the ring, and real-life partners outside of it.

Wrestling’s Gay History and Optimistic Future

by Christa Pagliei

Becoming more familiar with the gay history of wrestling makes one realize what a different product it would be today without gay culture.