Tracking TV ratings, pay-per-view buyrates, and attendance figures as a measure of a promotion’s success.
Before the internet, newsletters were physical publications mailed to subscribers. Two publications stand at the center of this movement: Pro Wrestling Newsletters
Newsletters fundamentally changed how fans consumed wrestling. Instead of just cheering for heroes ("babyfaces") and booing villains ("heels"), newsletter readers began focusing on: Instead of just cheering for heroes ("babyfaces") and
A long-standing source for reliable, verified information on WWE and AEW. Meltzer’s "Star Rating" system for matches remains one
Founded by Dave Meltzer in 1982. It became the gold standard for reporting on backstage politics, contract negotiations, and international wrestling. Meltzer’s "Star Rating" system for matches remains one of the most influential (and debated) metrics in the industry.
Understanding who was being "pushed" (given a winning streak) and why.
Providing real updates on wrestlers, often contradicting the "storyline" reasons given on television. IV. The Evolution: From Paper to Digital