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Change May Finally Be Coming to WWE
Vince McMahon's retirement heralds an exciting new era.
Josh Epstein
Aug 8
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The Strange Story of Lacey Evans
A seemingly failed babyface presentation offers some insight into human psychology.
Josh Epstein
Jul 11
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At Money in the Bank, WWE Made its Audience Feel
Like all great art does.
Josh Epstein
Jul 5
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Who's Winning Money in the Bank?
Running through the possible outcomes for Saturday's event.
Josh Epstein
Jul 1
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The Downward Spiral
Becky Lynch hitting rock bottom may be the best work of her career.
Josh Epstein
Jun 27
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BackLash
Lash Legend has a lot of haters. That's a good thing.
Josh Epstein
Jun 14
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MJF's Misguided Pipebomb Attempt
This promo made no sense.
Josh Epstein
Jun 2
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Ronda Rousey is Officially Back
The new Smackdown Women's Champion may have just had the best week of her WWE career.
Josh Epstein
May 16
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Scouting the NXT Prospects: Nikkita Lyons
Is NXT's newest sensation the real deal or a passing fad?
Josh Epstein
May 4
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Scouting the NXT Prospects: Lash Legend
The polarizing prospect may have the highest upside of anyone on WWE's developmental brand.
Josh Epstein
Apr 26
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WrestleMania Breakdown: Did Cody Rhodes Just Become My Favorite Wrestler?
The AEW founder's jump to WWE is looking like pure genius.
Josh Epstein
Apr 15
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WrestleMania Breakdown: The Smartest Stupid Match Ever
Sami Zayn and Johnny Knoxville's match was silly, but also an artful display of pro wrestling logic.
Josh Epstein
Apr 13
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