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Could the Netflix deal change WWE's roster strategy?

Netflix's influence is forcing a pivot in WWE's talent strategy, prioritizing viral …

1 day, 21 hours ago
Tony Khan and the brutal economics of launching a wrestling promotion
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Tony Khan and the brutal economics of launching a wrestling promotion

Securing a TV deal was the true anchor of AEW's startup phase, …

2 days, 4 hours ago
SmackDown is finally shedding the weight of the three-hour format
EVENT PREVIEW

SmackDown is finally shedding the weight of the three-hour format

WWE is officially ending the three-hour era for SmackDown after June 26. …

3 days, 2 hours ago
MATCH PREVIEW

Dakota Kai's pivot to the independent circuit demands attention

Dakota Kai's transition to the independent circuit via HighspotsAuctions.com signifies a shift …

3 days, 2 hours ago
Ric Flair’s social media cycle is a masterclass in distraction
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Ric Flair’s social media cycle is a masterclass in distraction

Ric Flair is trading in-ring gold for digital noise, as a 40 …

3 days, 20 hours ago
Rico's health scare forces a reflection on industry longevity
MATCH PREVIEW

Rico's health scare forces a reflection on industry longevity

Analyzing the health challenges faced by veteran Rico Constantino and what his …

4 days, 23 hours ago
Ric Flair’s trademark battle with David feels like a sad final chapter
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Ric Flair’s trademark battle with David feels like a sad final chapter

Ric Flair’s threat to sue his son David over the family trademark …

5 days, 11 hours ago
Ronda Rousey and the burnout trap of the modern wrestling calendar
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Ronda Rousey and the burnout trap of the modern wrestling calendar

Ronda Rousey’s departure from the full-time wrestling circuit is a sign that …

6 days, 2 hours ago
Double or Nothing needs a serious injection of reality
MATCH PREVIEW

Double or Nothing needs a serious injection of reality

AEW's Double or Nothing approaches with a stale card and an obsession …

2 weeks, 3 days ago
The New Day are not done changing the industry
PREDICTION

The New Day are not done changing the industry

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are transitioning to the indies, but their …

3 weeks, 2 days ago
TNA is blinking in the face of AEW's Forbidden Door
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TNA is blinking in the face of AEW's Forbidden Door

TNA is moving Slammiversary to an afternoon start, a tactical retreat to …

3 weeks, 6 days ago
Vince Russo's latest Triple H hate-fest misses the point entirely
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Vince Russo's latest Triple H hate-fest misses the point entirely

Vince Russo is crying about Triple H's ego in WWE ads, but …

1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Disruptive WWE Releases of the Modern Era
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Top 10: The Most Disruptive WWE Releases of the Modern Era

Analyzing the top 10 most disruptive WWE releases, from the sudden exit …

1 month, 1 week ago
The revolving door at WWE is burning bridges faster than it builds talent
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

The revolving door at WWE is burning bridges faster than it builds talent

The latest round of WWE releases reveals a company prioritizing short-term payroll …

1 month, 1 week ago
Brock Lesnar isn't retired and the numbers prove it
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Brock Lesnar isn't retired and the numbers prove it

Brock Lesnar's absence isn't a retirement; it's a tactical negotiation for a …

1 month, 1 week ago
Ric Flair is turning his media tour into a car crash
PREDICTION

Ric Flair is turning his media tour into a car crash

Ric Flair's recent media tour is a masterclass in burning professional bridges …

1 month, 1 week ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game with his promotional optics
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

MJF is playing a dangerous game with his promotional optics

MJF's recent pivot toward political commentary is a high-risk gamble that distracts …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 booking must avoid the celebrity trap
MATCH PREVIEW

WrestleMania 41 booking must avoid the celebrity trap

As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the balance between mainstream celebrity appeal and in-ring …

1 month, 4 weeks ago
MJF's public dismissal of Cagematch misses the mark on modern fan engagement
INJURY REPORT

MJF's public dismissal of Cagematch misses the mark on modern fan engagement

MJF has launched a verbal attack on the wrestling database Cagematch, claiming …

1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW and WWE are operating two different business models
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AEW and WWE are operating two different business models

The war for talent between AEW and WWE has shifted from open …

1 month, 4 weeks ago
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