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N THE WORDS of Dr. Ian Malcolm in , “Life, uhh … finds a way.” So, too, did the independent wrestling scene find ways to adapt to an unthinkable situation, as social distancing measures in response to COVID-19 made business as usual impossible. In recent years, WrestleMania weekend has played a significant role in the growth of the American indie wrestling scene. This is due, in large part, to the efforts of The Collective—a group of promotions that share talent and resources while putting on a series of events in the days leading up

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