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Michel Mulipola on the surprising link between comics, pro-wrestling and activism

Michel Mulipola on the surprising link between comics, pro-wrestling and activism

Update: 2025-11-11
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Imagine failing high school on purpose — not because you couldn't succeed, but as an act of protest to defend comics as a true art form. This is exactly what Samoan artist and wrestler, Michel Mulipola did.

Born and raised in South Auckland, Michel turned childhood obsessions with comics and wrestling into a career that has spanned comics, wrestling collaborations, and nearly 20-years in the wrestling ring.

Michel's art and activism are steeped in Samoan heritage, his storytelling both playful and political. 

Whether behind the drawing table or under the bright lights of the ring, Michel reveals his unapologetic Pacific-creativity to ABC Radio Australia's Bobby Macumber, on Stories From The Pacific.

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Michel Mulipola on the surprising link between comics, pro-wrestling and activism

Michel Mulipola on the surprising link between comics, pro-wrestling and activism

Australian Broadcasting Corporation