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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling. One of his proudest moments came when he wrote a feature on Dwayne Johnson, offering readers an in-depth look at the superstar's workout plan and diet. Alongside his love for wrestling, Shounak is also a passionate soccer fan, following popular teams like Real Madrid and Arsenal. When he's not writing, he can be found diving into the pages of a Haruki Murakami novel or battling it out on FIFA.

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Shounak Chakrabarti

Former WWE Tag Team Champion Reveals How Dwayne Johnson Cited His Own Example to
Make Him Take a U-Turn on His Kids’ Future – “Was Totally Against It”

Ritvic Pratap Singh is a Wrestling writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his work. With a deep understanding of the sport, Ritvic is dedicated to covering both WWE and AEW with equal enthusiasm. His understanding of pro wrestling can be seen in the attention to detail present in his articles. An example of this is his coverage of NFL icon Pat McAfee's WWE future and his live coverage of the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. When he's not covering the whirlwind world of pro wrestling, Ritvic enjoys exploring new places and reading books to calm his mind. His diverse interests and intellectual curiosity make him a well-rounded writer.

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Ritvic Pratap Singh

‘He Gave Me a Little Shoulder Tackle’: WWE Legend Recalls How Vince McMahon Made
Him Do ‘the Dumbest Thing in the World’ by Going Against His Will

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Shouvik Nath is a WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation from St.Xavier?s College, Shouvik wished to follow his passion for pro wrestling. Shouvik has been an ardent WWE fan since 2008 and loves all things related to professional wrestling. While Shouvik is a follower of almost every WWE wrestler, Charlotte Flair is someone he really likes and considers her to be the most successful women wrestler in WWE. Shouvik also has a keen interest in music and especially loves to hear Indie-Pop whenever he can.

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Shouvik Nath

Despite Achieving Incredible Fandom Under Vince McMahon, WWE Legend Wants His
Sons to Wrestle in AEW: “They Might Get Lost in the Shuffle”

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Wrestling: WWE Royal Rumble Jan 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Rhea Ripley speaks to members of the media during a pres

Former WWE Backstage Producer Once Publicly Admitted That He Was Head Over Heels
With Rhea Ripley”: “I Mean Rhea Is Very…”

Luke Dias is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports, having published more than 1000 articles on professional wrestling. Having completed courses in Advanced Writing from the University of California and Media and Ethics from the University of Amsterdam, Luke is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Xavier?s College. His tremendous knowledge of WWE history enables him to make past connections, adding depth to the articles. As a strictly old-school wrestling fan, Luke prefers Attitude Era veterans like ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin and Mick Foley, but he also enjoys the work of Kenny Omega, Shotzi Blackheart, and The Miz. He is also experienced in Travel Journalism, Short Filmmaking, Art, Music, and runs his own Street Photography page on Instagram.

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Luke Dias

“That’s Gonna F*cking Work…”: Bully Ray Details the Roller Coaster of Emotions
When Ordered to Powerbomb 80-Year-Old Woman

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Tushar Deogharkar is a senior WWE writer and analyst at EssentiallySports. With a true passion for pro wrestling, Tushar has consistently provided unparalleled coverage of the sport, never missing an opportunity to share his insights with his readers. Throughout his career, Tushar has covered some of the most iconic rivalries in WWE history, including the legendary feud between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. With over 2000 articles to his name he brings a unique perspective to his coverage of the sport, and his recent expansion into the world of AEW has further solidified his reputation as an insightful writer in the professional wrestling realm. He usually is the go to guy for live event coverages when it comes to RAW, SmackDown and WWE PLEs. With ES FanCast becoming a prominent feature of the coverage, Tushar is once again primed to be WWE division?s ?Right Hand Man? when it comes to those exclusive interviews. In addition to his work in pro wrestling, Tushar likes to travel and dedicates his time in the gym and is training for MMA.

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Tushar Deogharkar

“Then We Atleast Get 10 Minutes”: Wrestling Legend Claims WWE Should Have Used
Vince McMahon’s Formula for Trish Stratus’ RAW Appearance

Triple h Had two word response to Jake Paul.

2019 VidCon

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: WWE Superstar Triple H attends 2019 VidCon at Anaheim Convention Center on July 11, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

“I Did Not Speak to Hunter…”: 50-Year-Old WWE Hall of Famer Addresses His
Alleged Backstage Beef With Triple H After Leaving the Company

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Vince McMahon

Sreeda U M is a Sports Editor at EssentiallySports. An enthusiastic journalist, Sreeda has earned her Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism. She has been zealously following many sports, including WWE, since childhood and is a fan of the saga NXT's Four Horsewomen created. Also, she is a devoted Soccer/Football fanatic and an ardent Madridista. Besides sports, Sreeda is also an evolving Technical Writer and a music devotee with vast knowledge and flair in Carnatic and pop music.

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Sreeda U M

“I Feel Like They Would Have Missed It” – WWE Hall of Famer’s Sons Narrate a
Story Portraying the Perfectionist Attitude of Vince McMahon

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Joe Rogan Shocked

Shantanu Mayenkar is a highly accomplished Combat Sports Journalist and proficient Content Manager at EssentiallySports, renowned for his remarkable ability to drive millions of pageviews. With over three years of experience, he consistently delivers captivating combat sports coverage that resonates with the US audience.

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Shantanu Mayenkar

Wrestling Veteran Fires Back at Joe Rogan for Questioning WWE’s Safety Measures
Over 77-Year-Old Legend’s Health: “Thanks for Watching”

Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 2000 published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level. She is a passionate follower of Women?s Wrestling and is an ardent supporter of Sasha Banks in particular. As per Shuvangi, Banks provides a fresh outlook for Women?s Wrestling. Shuvangi is also a passionate follower of Chris Jericho?s "Talk is Jericho" podcast and loves Y2J's witty nature playing out beyond the ring.

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Shuvangi Sen Chaudhury

“Stephanie Didn’t Have to Do That”: WWE Hall of Famer Reveals Unbelievable
Stephanie McMahon Gesture That is Polar Opposite of Her Witchy On-screen Persona

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