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KEVIN, PWI Guy @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 7d

I don’t think WWE ID is done. But I do think it’s noteworthy that we’ve seen three of the four women under those deals announce they’re either not renewing or not being renewed.

The program has been mostly male prospects since the beginning, so I hope some new women are signed 🤼‍♂️

POST Wrestling headline: Kylie Rae announces departure from WWE ID program

POST Wrestling headline: Zayda Steel announces exit from WWE ID program

POST Wrestling headline: Zara Zakher confirms expiration of her WWE ID deal

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TAIGASTYLE @theleemoriarty.bsky.social · 15d

Revolutionary optimism will work if you fight. Same as prayer or manifestation. These things still require effort on your part.

Everything won’t be a win at first, and the victories can feel like they’re coming too slow. However, those wins are happening and it’s because of the work we’re doing now

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David Bixenspan @davidbix.bsky.social · 15d

New on the @btsheetspod.bsky.social Patreon: We go back to 1992 for the infamous "fool or liar?" column that Bruce Mitchell wrote in the Torch Re: Joe Pedicino. Joe's friends respond in force, and then it gets very, VERY interesting.

Just $5.00/month or $50.40/year at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets!

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Purpose Wrestling @purposewrestling.bsky.social · 16d

✊🏾 EVERYTHING PATTERNED 2025 ✊🏾

ROY JOHNSON vs DONNY RAVARRO

Tix: purposewrestling.com/everythingpa...

In support of ACLT Charity

Friday, 10 October
Wimbledon Library, London
Doors 7:40pm | Show: 8pm

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 16d

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 16d

Konosuke Takeshita tears at the mask of @ringofhonor.bsky.social World champion Bandido during a Match of the Year candidate at Supercard of Honor.

Which other bouts do you want to see shortlisted for MOTY in the 2025 #PWIAwards?

📷: @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com

Photograph of a professional wrestling match. A muscular wrestler with long dark hair, wearing black and gold patterned trunks and armbands, stands over a second wrestler. The second wrestler, wearing a green and blue lucha libre mask and matching trunks, is on his knees, holding his head. Red ring ropes and a "RING OF HONOR" turnbuckle pad are visible, with a blurred audience in the background.

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Grit & Glitter @gritglitterpod.bsky.social · 17d

This week: tandem offense.

@valpancakes.bsky.social, Em, & Don talk who will hold the AEW women’s tag titles and chat with @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com about the women on this year’s #PWI500!

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The Sun Will Always Shine On This Palomine | Grit & Glitter

Em, Don, & Val Pancakes chat with Pro Wrestling Illustrated editor Kevin McElvaney about all the women who ranked on the 2025 installment of the PWI 500! Plus: speculation on who could be the firs...

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 18d

UPDATE: Preorders for the print edition have officially sold out!

PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 18d

#andNEW: Grab the digital or print edition of our latest #PWI500 issue at pwi-online.com

(Or look for it on newsstands starting October 14)

#WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · 18d

#andNEW: Grab the digital or print edition of our latest #PWI500 issue at pwi-online.com

(Or look for it on newsstands starting October 14)

#WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

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NWA Joe Cazana Promotions @nwajcp.bsky.social · Jun 23

Interview with @colbycorino.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pifc... via @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com

Colby Corino Interview (ECW/2300 Arena)

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NWA Joe Cazana Promotions @nwajcp.bsky.social · Jul 2

"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason interview
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"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason Interview (ECW Arena)

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Kristen Slashly (spooky version) @kristenashly.bsky.social · Jul 3

In the newest issue of @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com PWI, my column explains why ROH's use of independent women is the key to a successful roster and title scene. Who will step up to Red Velvet & @athenapalmer.bsky.social?

Thank you to Hyan and Laynie for insight!

Get yours: pwi-online.com

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Jul 9

IT'S TIME!

We are now accepting wrestler self-submissions for the 2025 #PWI500 ranking.

forms.gle/sRLmLYQ4h2T8...

Deadline to submit is July 31, 2025.

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ALT: a wrestler is wearing a red mask with his mouth open and the letter w on his chest .

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NWA Joe Cazana Promotions @nwajcp.bsky.social · Jun 16

Tiffany Nieves interview
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Tiffany Nieves Interview (ECW Arena, Crockett Cup)

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · May 22

#andNEW: Our #Supercards2025 issue is your definitive guide to wrestling’s hottest events from WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, and other promotions—full of captivating photos and rich analysis.

Plus: WaleMania 10, exclusive shots from WrestleMania Week, and much more.

pwi-online.com/product/supe...

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Kristen Slashly (spooky version) @kristenashly.bsky.social · Apr 16

My column in the newest PWI explains why Natalya is a perfect fit for Bloodsport XIII

Get your copy ⏩ pwi-online.com

#WrestleMania 🤼
@official.prowrestlingillustrated.com

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Kristen Slashly (spooky version) @kristenashly.bsky.social · Apr 10

In the newest issue of PWI, my column explains why Natalya makes perfect sense for Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII

@official.prowrestlingillustrated.com

Get your copy:

digital: order.emags.com/pwi_digital_...
physical preorder: pwi-online.com/product/wwe-...

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Colette Arrand @colettearrand.bsky.social · Apr 10

Round about 10 years ago I started chatting with @themountaingoats.bsky.social about wrestling because, as it turned out, the stuff he grew up with was close to my own heart. Now one of those chats is in @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com, with a lot of incredible photos by Theo Ehret.

The cover of Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s June 2025 issue featuring a lot of WWE wrestlers for the cover story.

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KEVIN, PWI Guy @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Apr 7

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KEVIN, PWI Guy @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Apr 7

Had fun shooting #AEWDynasty for @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com last night!

#WrestleSky 🤼

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Apr 4

Hey #WrestleSky:

Which match are you most looking forward to at @allelitewrestling.com Dynasty?

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PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Apr 3

PWI ON LOCATION: Starlight Kid and Natsupoi battle it out over the prestigious Wonder of Stardom championship at Stardom Dream Queendom. (December 2024, Tokyo, Japan)

📷: @issitamarie.bsky.social 🤼‍♀️ #WrestleSky

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Kat Bourne @misskatbourne.bsky.social · Apr 3

New on KatStack:

As the Monday night wars ramped up, the hot streak of Goldberg was undeniable. On this Monday in Atlanta, Hollywood Hogan was next.

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WCW Monday Nitro: WCW World Title - Hollywood Hogan vs Goldberg

July 6, 1998

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KEVIN, PWI Guy @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com · Apr 3

Since we're having a sale on the vintage wrestling mag bundles over on the ol' @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com website, I figured I'd share the story of how they came to be:

pwi-online.com/whats-old-ne...

What’s Old #AndNEW Again – PWI Pro Wrestling Illustrated

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Grit & Glitter @gritglitterpod.bsky.social · Mar 29

Now available for our $5 Patrons:
S6E04 - "Can You Put Me On The List?"

October 2021: @yrechoheart.bsky.social & Em break down the 2021 @official.prowrestlingillustrated.com Women's 150 and talk to editor @editor.prowrestlingillustrated.com about how it's compiled!

photo spread of Bianca Belair ranking at #1 on the 2021 PWI Women's 150

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