Pro Wrestling Illustrated

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Section Intro • DOMINIK MYSTERIO offered LIV MORGAN a crucial assist in her match at WWE Crown Jewel. Find the full show results—and other recent WWE news—in this month’s “Ringside.”

Media Review • A long-running website documents pro wrestling history with respect and aplomb.

Names Makin' News • Here’s a list of the TOP 10 WRESTLING-RELATED ITEMS you’ve been talking about lately and our tongue-in-cheek reactions to each:

Ringside • CHRIS SABIN and ALEX SHELLEY had settled into a new phase of life: their careers outside the ring and picking dates as they chose. Everything changes when WWE calls.

Quick Count • This edition of “Quick Count” takes inspiration from America’s most famous purveyor of legal thrillers.

The Lockup • WWE’s new Independent Development program could be a great investment for the industry leader.

Win, Lose, Or Draw • BRYAN DANIELSON and NIGEL McGUINNESS experienced a few detours on the road to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Here’s a look back at what made their final showdown so inspiring.

WE STILL BELIEVE! (Joe Hendry) • BRILLIANT HIGHS … CRUSHING LOWS … IT’S NOT THE END FOR JOE HENDRY

THE PWI TAG TEAM 100 (2024)

A NEW LEAF • From wrestler-turned-exec Scott D’Amore comes an explosive effort to carry the mantle of the legendary Tunney Family—and give Canada a national wrestling promotion all its own

NORTHWEST STRONG (Luke Jacobs) • At only 24 years old, a working-class lad from Manchester finds himself the face of the U.K.’s two biggest wrestling promotions. This is his story

Section Intro • In the main event of the October 21 edition of Raw, JEY USO and BRON BREAKKER can’t wait to square off over the Intercontinental championship. WWE’s recent ratings successes (and occasional struggles) are detailed in this month’s “TV Breakdown.”

TV BREAKDOWN • How many millions of dollars was TONY KHAN expecting for the hundreds of thousands of viewers that AEW brings to TBS and TNT every week? Turns out to be a princely sum.

Mat, Stage, & Screen • CHARLES CROWLEY teases his forthcoming film; MJF and others keep busy with Hollywood endeavors.

THE W COLUMN • In many ways, KRISTARA represents the best of the Canadian indie circuit.

Then & Now • Between their championship bouts at Bound for Glory 2022 and 2024, JORDYNNE GRACE and MASHA SLAMOVICH have proven to be incredible in-ring rivals. At each event, the woman in white left the ring with the Knockouts World title belt in her possession.

12 QUESTIONS • On the heels of big appearances for AEW, ROH, and other promotions, VIVA VAN sounds off on her globetrotting ring efforts, road trip music, and more

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El Tirabuzon • CMLL wraps up a successful year with an international women’s wrestling invitational; prepares for even more collaborations.

The Irish Whip • September and October brought fans a preponderance of important championship bouts—more than a couple resulting in title changes.

Coast To Coast • Quebec’s International Wrestling Syndicate and Ontario’s Maple Leaf Wrestling make big statements with their respective October events.

Section Intro • During a surprise appearance at MLP Forged in Excellence, Night Two, RICOCHET raises the hand of JOSH...