Words by: Mimi JL Is the WWE on Netflix honeymoon phase over? As I’ve said before, the move to Netflix had me concerned, given its history on a linear platform. We recall, January 6 kicked off big. That hype train is slowing down fast though. The latest numbers show Raw’s global viewership has dropped to … Read moreWWE RAW’S HITS SLUMP: GROWING PAINS OR A BIGGER ISSUE?
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a new logo popping up in WWE programming, subtly woven into the ring and around the Elimination Chamber hype. But it wasn’t until I saw the actual packaging that the nostalgia hit me like a vintage KO Packaged Pile Driver (I know… I’m extra), one … Read moreWWE & NISSIN’S HOT & SPICY FIRE WOK BRINGING HEAT
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic Stepping into the ring with confidence, Queen of the Ring brings the compelling story of wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke to the big screen. Directed by Ash Avildsen, the biographical sports drama makes its entrance into theaters this Friday, March 7, 2025, starring Emily Bett Rickards as Burke; a single mother who defied … Read more‘Queen of the Ring’: A Solid Wrestling Biopic That Falls Just Short of a Perfect Pin
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic Wrestling and fashion have always walked the same runway, just with a little more body along the way. This year at SXSW in Austin, TX, the crossover between style and suplexes takes center stage with a “Fashion & Wardrobe Design/Styling in Professional Wrestling” panel. The panel, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s resident … Read moreWRESTLING’S FRESHEST FITS: SXSW PANEL EXPLORES FASHION, STYLE & STORYTELLING
The Black Rasslin’ Podcast returns for a healthy dose of rasslin’-flavored insight and entertainment! This week, Fam, Matth, Mimi, DDm, and khal have a dope conversation with the Grammy Award-winning Sucio Boy Marty McFlyerThanU about his life in the music industry. Later, the squad has a full preview—with predictions!—of WWE’s Elimination Chamber: Toronto card while also discussing The Rock wanting Cody Rhodes‘ … Read moreThe Black Rasslin’ Podcast: Flasked Up (f/ Marty McFlyerThanU)
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic In wrestling, you always have to think long-term. That’s the energy behind TKO Group Holdings’ latest fourth-quarter earnings report. WWE took a revenue hit after WWE Raw made its big move from cable television to Netflix, but don’t get it twisted; this ain’t a loss. Despite a 10% dip in WWE revenue, … Read moreWWE’S GROWING PAINS: REVENUE DROPS, BUT THE NETFLIX ERA IS JUST BEGINNING
Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic Ask Khal, I’ve been chomping at the bit! Clarity has been given; number crunchers, gather ‘round ‘cause we got some data… FINALLY. Netflix hit us this week with a clarification on how they’re calculating the streaming viewership for WWE’s Raw, and while it ain’t a full-on conspiracy, the math’s been looking a … Read moreCAP?… RAW NUMBERS ON NETFLIX: BREAKING DOWN THE STREAMING STATS