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The NBA Center Revolution, March Madness Picks, and the WWE’s Gambling Idea With Kevin O’Connor, Tate Frazier, and Brian Gewirtz

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Betting on WWE: Navigating a New Frontier

This chapter explores the complexities of introducing legal betting on WWE events, focusing on the challenges of maintaining secrecy while crafting engaging storylines. The discussion highlights the necessity for controlled betting practices to preserve match integrity and creativity, and the implications of audience reactions on storyline direction. Additionally, it reflects on past practices in wrestling and the evolution of safety measures amid the unpredictable nature of wrestling production.

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