How Wrestling's Format Beat Superhero Comics!

Why is professional wrestling thriving while superhero comics struggle to maintain their audience? The answer isn't in the writing. It’s in the format.

In this video essay, we investigate the structural engine that powers both industries: the "Infinite Soap Opera." We break down how the serialization models of Marvel and DC have become trapped by the "Illusion of Change," while the WWE and modern wrestling have evolved the soap opera formula to create consequences that actually stick.

From the "Status Quo God" of Spider-Man to the generational storytelling of The Bloodline, we analyze why one medium feels stagnant while the other feels more alive than ever. It’s time to look beyond the scripts and examine the architecture of the stories we love.

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0:00 Intro
2:11 Marvel's 7-7-7- Rule
4:53 Wrestling's Weekly Format
8:13 Marvel Then and Now
10:47 Soaps Daily Format
13:45 Manga's Chapter Format
17:48 Narrative via Format

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