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Section Intro • MERCEDES MONE enters the ring, effectively stealing the thunder of new TBS champ WILLOW NIGHTINGALE—which only adds to the drama leading up to their match at Double or Nothing.

Media Review • Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool fan or a total newcomer to the promotion, ROB GOODWIN’S review of Stardom’s finest matches is sure to enhance your viewing experience.

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:

One To Watch • Following success in Pro Wrestling: EVE and Spain’s Revolution Championship Wrestling, the deadly NIGHTSHADE has shown the early potential of a global superstar.

A Bit Of Fun • In the world of professional sports, endorsements and sponsorships are the sweetest plum. Here’s a piping-hot batch of our most ambitious marketing suggestions.

Ringside • As CODY RHODES asserts himself as the face of WWE’s PAUL LEVESQUE era, SWERVE STRICKLAND creates a new vibe in AEW. Will it last?

Quick Count • Fresh off his annual trek to ’Mania, PWI’s intrepid Senior Writer recognizes some of the blockbuster show’s supporting cast.

The Lockup • The post-VINCE McMAHON era of WWE begins with the reclamation of a term PWI has always favored.

Win, Lose, Or Draw • Old-timers remember when the cheap seats were still in the front row, and they could attend cards at the same venue every week. In one West Virginia town, it’s a modern-day phenomenon.

Section Intro

WrestleMania 40

AEW Revolution

wXw 16 Carat Gold

NJPW Windy City Riot

TNA Sacrifice

ECWA Super 8

Scorching Photos From Philly & New Jersey

Section Intro • STEPHANIE VAQUER, having just retained her NJPW STRONG Women’s title, is confronted by ALEX WINDSOR at Windy City Riot. As you’ll read in this section, both women seem poised to expand their international dominance in the months ahead.

TV Breakdown • Did TONY KHAN make the right move showing the CM PUNK-JACK PERRY tape? And what of his surprising booking choices around certain top signees?

Mat, Stage, & Screen • WrestleMania season offered a variety of special appearances, exciting side projects, and interesting interactions.

The W Column • The recent “Lucha Fiesta” brought CMLL standouts LLUVIA & JAROCHITA to Japan for an exciting card including UNAGI SAYAKA, MEI SURUGA, and many others.

Phantastic Photo • THRASHELVANIA(WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ): ACTION Wrestling champion ALEX KANE launches “THE MECCA” BRIAN JOHNSON en route to retaining his title in a smashmouth contest. Turn to this issue’s “Arena Reports” for more coverage from ThrashElvania, a fundraiser for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation organized by PWI Editor KEVIN McELVANEY in memory of his beloved wife, MEGAN THRASH.

On Heels • “The Manager Of Champions” sets the record straight on MAX THE IMPALER and MARIAH MAY (among a few others).

About Face • From competing in the ring to enjoying a Philly cheesesteak, SIMON MILLER endeavors to move strategically.

Phantastic Photo • WRESTLECON MARK HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL SUPERSHOW (PHILADELPHIA, PA): The veteran MISTICO tugs at his opponent’s mask, with the cool focus and precision only a veteran luchador possesses. Desperate to conceal his face, SHUN SKYWALKER struggles to remove the star luchador’s...