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BEFORE THE BELL • At the November 13 IMPACT taping, TNA original FRANKIE KAZARIAN called his shot—and won the promotion’s World title for the first time in his storied career. HARRY BURKETT covers the shocking turn of events in this month’s “Ringside” column.

Media Review • Fans of horror and pro wrestler KILLER KELLY should rejoice with the long-awaited release of director LUKE PARON’S short film.

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 on the rise.

A Bit Of Fun • As pro wrestlers chase new opportunities and pursue in-ring success, even the best among them are occasionally miscast. From the list below, find the gimmicks and personas that were either a poor fit, badly timed, or altogether ill-advised.

Ringside • At Final Battle, BANDIDO personified the Ring of Honor spirit, as did ATHENA, PERSEPHONE, RED VELVET, DEONNA PURRAZZO, and others. Will the TONY KHAN-owned ROH ever reach its potential?

Quick Count • Does a strong wrestling lineage really guarantee success? Plus: LA KNIGHT two years later, nostalgia for flash bulbs, and attempted brutality becomes comic relief.

Win, Lose, Or Draw • Between his work for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, The Wrestling News podcast, and elsewhere, BRIAN SOLOMON watches his fair share of in-ring battles. Here are his favorite of the last 12 months.

Win, Lose, Or Draw • BOB CAUDLE exuded kindness and authenticity as the voice of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and later for WCW and SMW. His passing marks the end of an era.

MIKE SANTANA'S IMPACT • HIS PATH TO REDEMPTION (AND THE TNA WORLD TITLE)

LONG LIVE THE HARDY • MORE THAN THREE DECADES ON, MATT AND JEFF HARDY’S UNBREAKABLE BOND—WITH EACH OTHER AND THEIR FANS—HAS THEM ATOP THE TAG TEAM LADDER ONCE AGAIN

THE 2025 TAG TEAM 100 • PWI’S 6TH ANNUAL RANKING OF THE WORLD’S TOP TANDEMS

TRENDING UPWARDS • THE 2026 FORECAST FOR WOMEN’S TAG TEAM WRESTLING Although it wasn’t always reflected in this year’s “Tag Team 100” ranking, women’s duos and trios are on the rise … and we predict the next 12 months will bring an accumulation of excellence on the North American scene

THE SCRUM • DOMINIK MYSTERIO, with the proverbial table set by a certain returning superstar, prepares to hit JOHN CENA with his version of the 619. In this issue’s “On Heels” column, POLLO DEL MAR celebrates the wicked turn of events.

TV Breakdown • In 2025, TNA worked with NXT, raising its profile at a crucial time. But now that the company is breaking bad with a new TV partner to kick off 2026, how will the mad men at WWE react?

Mat, Stage, & Screen • When it comes to pro wrestlers crossing over into other fields of entertainment, the industry’s women are taking over at breakneck speed.

The W Column • Through a conversation with “THE FRENCH HOPE” AMALE, PWI’s KRISTEN ASHLY looks at the expanding influence of women’s wrestling in Europe.

Righteous Wrap-Up • With ADAM PAGE and MIKE SANTANA each losing their respective world championships faster than expected, RIGHTEOUS REG reflects on the contemporary trend of longer title reigns.

About Face • At a recent, intimate event in NYC, fans...