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Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents

Ep. 273: Has WWE Lost Its Smile? (w/ Mike Bessler)

April 3, 2026·1h 32m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Are we living in a pro wrestling version of Groundhog Day, where we have this same conversation every year, or has WWE's creative team done a lackluster job of building excitement for WrestleMania 42? PWI Contributing Writer Mike Bessler joins Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon for a review of how the card is shaping up, plus a critical look at ticket prices and the perception that the company has "turned heel" against its loyal fans (among other topics).

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