Leila Grey and HollyHood Haley J in the ring Photo: NetflixGeographically speaking, Ohio Valley Wrestling can be found in and around Louisville, Ky.; spiritually, it exists at the intersection of Southern Gothic and Sideshow America. Comparatively, the mammoth WWE is a Michael Bay Hollywood blockbuster and OVW is an arthouse feature, according to the organization’s longtime ring announcer, Bryan Kennison , who also speaks more plainly: “We’re not putting lipstick on a pig,” he says. “We’re like, ‘Here’s a pig. Hope you like it.’”

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Persons: Leila Grey, HollyHood Haley J, Michael, Bryan Kennison, ”, “, ’ Organizations: Netflix, Ohio, America, WWE, Michael Bay Hollywood, OVW Locations: Louisville, Ky, Michael Bay