On the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, former WWE creative team writer and current AEW Vice President of Content Development, Jennifer Pepperman, recently shared her insights about the wrestling industry. She equated professional wrestling to a “magical, beautiful art form,” and mentioned its similarities with soap operas. Pepperman highlighted that, the audience in wrestling is as important as a character, creating an interesting dynamic in the industry she identified in her early months working. She also pointed out the distinct difference between wrestling and narrative dramas, where conflicts are resolved through physical fights in the ring.
Meanwhile, in another podcast, “Barstool Rasslin’,” AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland expressed that he is in the “phase two” of his career. He talked about his experience in AEW, his enjoyment of his current role, and the interesting dynamics of the locker room and the talent. Strickland also mentioned that being a part of AEW has opened different avenues and revenues for him, signifying the start of the “phase three” of his career. He ended with a promising note, indicating that the best is yet to come in his journey as a performer.
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