Suit Williams examines the business of WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam event, and the ominous signs for WWE’s future major shows.
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The 40-Plus Era: How WWE’s World Title Scene Became an Old Man’s Game
Modern booking is trapped in a risk-averse cycle, relying on older veterans and driving the average age of World Champions to historic highs.
The Highest Bidder: WWE, Saudi Arabia & The Repricing of the Wrestling Calendar
Last Saturday, Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple threat against Cody Rhodes … The Highest Bidder: WWE, Saudi Arabia & The Repricing of the Wrestling CalendarRead more
The Settlement & The Structure: What the WWE Shareholder Deal Leaves Standing
A look at the public record, the sanctions ruling, and what the settlement does—and does not—resolve about the 2023 WWE–Endeavor merger.
TKO’s Labor Trap: How WWE Built a Monopsony & Started Charging Talent for the Privilege
Mark O’Brien looks at the current state of pro wrestling labor in a TKO-dominated industry.
When Wrestling Is So Fake It Is Real: The Bizarre Greatness of El Grande Americano vs. The Original El Grande Americano
Sometimes, the most basic wrestling stories can be the most engaging
Is A New Kliq Controlling WWE’s Main Event Scene?
Are Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes actually invested in building WWE’s next generation?
Shinsuke Nakamura Can Still Hang
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. AJ Styles was a sad reminder of what we’ve missed out on.
John Cena’s Final Match Completes a Disastrous 2025 for Paul Levesque
The conclusion to John Cena’s retirement tour highlighted a problematic 2025 for WWE creative head Paul Levesque.
Paul Levesque’s Redemption Tour Is Over
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Paul Levesque’s redemption tour is officially over.
