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BEFORE THE BELL • During a photoshoot for one of this month’s cover stories, MARK BRISCOE stands inside the practice ring on the family farm—a ring that ROH fans might remember from Mark’s pandemic-era singles match with brother JAY.
Media Review • The three-part Dark Side of the Ring season premiere looks at the bumpy path of TNA Wrestling through the mindset of company co-founder JEFF JARRETT.
Names Makin' News • Here’s a list of the TOP 10 WRESTLING-RELATED ITEMS you’ve been talking about lately and our gut reactions to each:
Portrait Of A Champion • In his latest series for PWI, artist MATT CHARLTON (SHINING WIZARD DESIGNS) profiles champion pro wrestlers from varied promotions around the globe.
A Bit Of Fun • Whether you’re a relatively new reader or have been scouring the pages of PWI for decades, we invite you to take a special walk down memory lane: This month’s word search is full of key people, places, and promotions from wrestling’s hallowed territory era.
Ringside • At AEW Redemption, WILL OSPREAY stood against JON MOXLEY and the DEATH RIDERS, but why was he listening to them at all? Will he truly redeem himself at All In: London?
Quick Count • This month’s “Quick Count” serves up a strong cocktail of wrestling analysis, from risky business moves to maverick champions.
The Lockup • Pro wrestling has long been full of meta, “inside” promos aimed at the so-called “smart” fans. But these “worked shoots” shift the focus away from what most fans actually care about.
Win, Lose, Or Draw • PWI reporters usually get their stories at arenas and inside locker rooms, but what about a chicken farm? Interviewing MARK BRISCOE in Sandy Fork, Delaware, was quite an adventure.
KENDAL GREY & GOLD • THE NEW FACE OF NXT STAKES HER CLAIM
FAITH, FAMILY, FROGGY BOWS (Mark Briscoe) • MARK BRISCOE’S MISSION TO MAKE HIS BROTHER PROUD
PASSION & PURPOSE (Lodestone Wrestling) • FREE TO ATTEND, FULL OF VETERAN WISDOM, AND DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO UPLIFT WOMEN IN WRESTLING, BAYLEY’S LATEST PROJECT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE BUSINESS FOR THE BETTER
A CREATIVE CONUNDRUM • New blood and new ideas are the heart and soul of professional wrestling. So, why does it seem so hard for new creative voices to break through, and why do the same veterans keep getting those spots over and over?
THRILLBILLY TAKEOVER (Silas Mason) • In the tradition of those before him, Silas Mason has been defending the “Ten Pounds Of Gold” around the globe—and expanding the NWA’s profile during a crucial time
THE SCRUM • If you’ve been watching NWA Powerrr on Comet TV, then you’re already familiar with “LA PRINCESA” TIFFANY NIEVES—one of the esteemed subjects of this month’s “On Heels” column.
TV Breakdown • WWE Smackdown paid the penalty by losing viewers against several high-profile FIFA World Cup matches this summer. Its 18-49 demo, however, maintained surprisingly well.
Mat, Stage, & Screen • In a recent exhibition of black-and-white images from ABIGAIL EKUE, fine art locked up with lifelong pro wrestling fandom.
The W Column • The upcoming retirement of YUKI KAMIFUKU (aka KAMIYU) will be a bittersweet, yet ultimately happy occasion: a beloved competitor stepping away of her own accord.
Righteous Wrap-Up • Since his 2014 debut, LIO RUSH has been constantly evolving. His latest incarnation...