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Jimmy Van | Founder of Fightful.com @StorySalesman

@jimmyvan74

Book author @StorySalesman. Founder of @Fightful and Co-host of Fightful’s The Hump podcast (Wednesdays at 2PM EST). Creator of @GrapGrief. Father, husband.

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Far too often now, things are being done on indie shows without proper thought, planning or communication. Eventually someone will end up permanently injured or worse, and for what? Streaming views?

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This trend will continue over time in various markets because WWE cares more about gate records and charging inflated ticket prices than they do attendance records. Not great news for the fans!

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Pro wrestling is a variety show and so I’m sure some people like this. It’s not for me. I wasn’t into it when Abdullah the Butcher did it, or The Sheik, or The Sheepherders. And not into it now.

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How is this guy not behind bars? No accountability at all. At the least, it was aggravated assault. At the worst, it was attempted murder. KnokX Pro has paid the price by losing the WWE endorsement, as they should. Now it's Raja Jackson's turn.

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To follow up on this since many have asked - the victim does NOT have to press charges in order for someone to be arrested for assault. If there is probable cause - and there is here given the video evidence - that is sufficient to warrant an arrest.

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I'm a big fan of Rhea Ripley but I hope WWE has read the room on this CM Punk/Becky Lynch stuff. If the plan is *not* for AJ Lee to return, Rhea as the alternative will be considered a letdown based on how this was put together. Hunter understands that, right? ... RIGHT?

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This is so disappointing if it’s true. Matt picked up pro wrestling so quickly and looked like a rising star in WWE. Prior to WWE, he did a podcast with us and he was a good guy. He’s made some poor choices but this one is sad to hear.

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Some people online are hyped about the return of AJ Lee and some are downplaying it. I was always a fan. She was part of the evolution (and maybe LED it) of women's wrestling in WWE at that time from bikinis and Bra & Panties matches to legitimacy. Look forward to her return!

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WrestleMania 31. Watching this live, I remember wondering why Paige was getting emotional after the match. As it turned out, AJ Lee's final WWE match was one night later on Raw.

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AEW Dynamite on TBS Wed, Sep. 3, 2025 472,000 viewers (P2+) P18-49 rating: 0.11 (Credit Wrestlenomics) I might be in the minority here, but I’m not a fan of the residences in small venues. Devoted AEW fans love the aesthetic. But I think to other fans it looks minor league.

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I agree that focusing on great matches for the "sickos" has been one of AEW's issues. But finding that big moment/return isn't easy. AEW had that in 2021 with the CM Punk debut which led to a big increase in business. But who else is out there?

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Every time I see a video of an adult taking a baseball, or a hockey puck, or whatever else away from a kid at a sporting event, it drives me nuts. What are they going to do with it? Try to sell it? They’ll do nothing with it. But it’d mean the world to the kid. Grow up.

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I’ve watched this back several times and loved it. Becky’s facials. Punk’s genuine emotion. The crowd pop. Loved all of it. You can argue that this year, WWE has leaned on celebrities and the returns of past stars as a crutch. Maybe they have. But this was still great.

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I recently watched The Client, a film from 1994. When the character Barry "The Blade" Muldano (played by Anthony LaPaglia) appeared on the screen, I immediately looked at his attire and questioned if he inspired The Rock. So I wanna know Dwayne Johnson!

I recently watched The Client, a film from 1994.  When the character Barry "The Blade" Muldano (played by Anthony LaPaglia) appeared on the screen, I immediately looked at his attire and questioned if he inspired The Rock.  So I wanna know <a href="/TheRock/">Dwayne Johnson</a>!
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Ten years away from the business and yet her promo was as good as anybody. She listened to the crowd, she improvised, threw in some humor. Really good, and Becky as well.