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BEFORE THE BELL • As WWE ID Women’s champ, LAYNIE LUCK bridges the gap between the industry leader and independent circuit. Check out this month’s feature story on Luck for more on her impressive journey.

Media Review • Yes, it’s another WWE clip show … but it’s a pretty darn good one all the same!

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

Portrait Of A Champion • In his latest series for PWI, artist MATT CHARLTON (SHINING WIZARD DESIGNS) profiles champion pro wrestlers from varied promotions around the globe.

A Bit Of Fun • This year marks the 25th anniversary of WWF Invasion at the Gund Arena in Cleveland: a notorious pay-per-view event that saw outsiders from WCW and ECW clash with staunch defenders of the World Wrestling Federation. See how many of the show’s participants you can find from the list below.

Ringside • Amid a series of high-profile releases and departures, TNA Wrestling is either headed for disaster or poised for a bold new future. President CARLOS SILVA thinks it’s the latter.

Quick Count • While you can’t always get what you want, you can get a PWI Senior Writer’s thoughts on MJF, BECKY LYNCH, and the debuting BRODIE LEE JR.

The Lockup • We aren’t saying today’s main-eventers are old, but a few of them would be well-served to schedule their colonoscopies.

Win, Lose, Or Draw • No brawling, steel chairs, or conga line of interference? Maybe there’s drama in whether someone can survive without throwing punches or grabbing the ropes … it is wrestling, after all.

ANOINTED (Trick Williams) • TRICK WILLIAMS Stands On The Cusp of Greatness

LOVE AMERICANO STYLE • AN EPIC FIGHT FOR THE HEART OF MEXICO

A NEW X DIVISION? • Although TNA maintains a talented roster, its X division roster could stand to have a few new names in the mix. From the U.S. and Europe to Mexico and Japan, here are our top choices for taking “no limits” to the next level

THE REAL WINNERS & LOSERS (Double Or Nothing) • Before a sold-out crowd of more than 14,000, All Elite Wrestling presented its eighth annual Double or Nothing event. In this section, we delve deep into the flagship show, uncovering the secret triumphs, pyrrhic victories, and lingering consequences beyond the mere match results

LUCKY? TRY DETERMINED! (Laynie Luck) • WHY COUNTING OUT LAYNIE LUCK IS A FOOL’S ERRAND

THE SCRUM • Three indie wrestling standouts—SIERRA, ALLIE KATCH, and NAT CASTLE—pose backstage at Girl Fight Wrestling. Learn more about the recently revived Midwestern promotion in this month’s “W Column.”

Mat, Stage, & Screen • Fans of romantic fiction, rejoice! Author JENSEN PARKER is stepping back into the ring with her latest novel, Honor Bound.

The W Column • In a pivotal wrestling scene that once called SHIMMER home, BILLIE STARKZ’ latest passion project has an important role to play.

Righteous Wrap-Up • Increasingly one of the most popular stars in GCW, VIPRESS has the guts and grit to succeed at a high level in the influential promotion.

About Face • The future looks bright for EMILY JAYE, an alumna of the famed Flatbacks Wrestling School with a star presence to complement her in-ring know-how.

On Heels • In her latest, “The Champion Of Managers” gives praise to the NWA’s new tag...