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March 15, 2021 48 mins

Derek Gordon shares his unique look into the psychological art of pro wrestling, as he dissects a match from the 80's pitting WWE Hall of Famers, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts ( Aug. 9, 1986 - Boston Garden).

Anatomy of A Match is an in-depth look at the development of a feud, effective storytelling, and how the wrestlers perform a masterclass of in-ring psychology to keep the fans engaged, yet controlling their emotions throughout the match. This is MUCH MORE than just a wrestling match, and its significance is an education to ANY person who aspires to become a professional wrestler. 

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Watch the video version with the match on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/V_3J76vX9Yc

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