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BEFORE THE BELL • JORDYNNE GRACE pins Knockouts division vet MARTI BELLE with the devastating Grace Driver. “The Juggernaut’s” recent title challenge of this month’s cover star, ROXANNE PEREZ, got the wrestling world abuzz about an NXT/TNA partnership.
Media Review • With her debut LP, B3CCA shows glimpses of the creativity she brings to the squared circle.
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 • After learning the ropes in three countries, OSKAR LEUBE is met with a world of opportunity.
A Bit Of Fun • Can you find the differences between these two images?
Ringside • Cool and self-assured, JORDYNNE GRACE was the perfect face for TNA during her appearance on WWE’s NXT. She may be the vessel to carry the promotion amid its current reshuffling.
Quick Count • In this regal edition of his long-running column, PWI’s AL CASTLE weighs in on GUNTHER, DREW McINTYRE, and more.
The Lockup • Wrestling fans were shocked when JORDYNNE GRACE appeared on WWE TV to challenge ROXANNE PEREZ … and for good reason!
Win, Lose, Or Draw • LUKE HAWX achieved success as a pro wrestler a long time ago. It’s only recently that most fans discovered he’s had a really cool primary job for nearly two decades.
NEW ATTITUDE, SAME PRODIGY: Roxanne Perez • With nearly a decade of ring experience—and many good years ahead of her—the two-time NXT Women’s champ is determined to take WWE by storm
SUPERSTARS OF THE NEW ERA • A Quick Roundup Of WWE’s Most Promising Performers
THE REAL WINNERS & LOSERS: Double Or Nothing 2024 • THE REAL WINNERS & LOSERS
BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLA • FROM WWE TO TNA, MLW, AND THE NWA—TAKING THE FIGHT TO TOP STARS ALONG THE WAY—THE FOOTBALL PLAYER-TURNED GRAPPLER IS SURELY NOT AVERSE TO THE GRIND
THE IDOL KILLER • Reigning champions, former friends, fan favorites … in order to create the world she desires, Thekla will gladly destroy them all!
WRESTLING’S NEW ROYAL COUPLE • While WWE was busy crowning a King and Queen of the Ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 3000 miles away in the United Kingdom, PWI caught up with another regal duo—one poised to ascend the thrones of European wrestling
THE SCRUM • Lucha sensation NEON poses with the British cruiserweight championship belt, which he captured at Fantasticamania U.K. For more on the groundbreaking RevPro/CMLL event, check out “El Tirabuzón” and “The Irish Whip” in the pages ahead.
TV Breakdown • Should TONY KHAN add a third hour to his flagship show? Plus: ’Mania hype dies down; NXT rebounds; BILLY CORGAN multitasks.
Mat, Stage, & Screen • It’s been a busy spring for HYAN and her peers—including MICKIE JAMES, SARAYA, and CHARLOTTE FLAIR.
The W Column • In her latest column, PWI’s KRISTEN ASHLY reflects on the authentic appeal of MINA SHIRAKAWA.
Phantastic Photo • SHAZZA McKENZIE secures a headlock on sparring partner JAKE PARNELL (WARHORSE) during a training session that doubled as a photoshoot for the feature story, “Shazza’s American Dream,” in our June 2024 issue. More outtakes from the shoot can be found on our blog at pwi-online.com.
On Heels • From the moment she first saw her, POLLO DEL MAR was absolutely gobsmacked by SHAYNA WAYNE.
About Face •...