Opinion: tournament wrestling is the best storytelling device in the sport
Brackets give every match stakes, every win weight and every upset a story. More promotions should use them.
Illustration of a tournament bracket on an arena screen
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A tournament does what wrestling storytelling is supposed to do: it makes every match matter.
Wins have consequences. Losses end runs. Upsets become stories that last for years.