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Wrestling merch that doesn’t look like wrestling merch & That's Why It Works.
Luis Amaro R. Luis Amaro R.

Wrestling merch that doesn’t look like wrestling merch & That's Why It Works.

My best-selling shirt doesn't lead with my name, my catchphrase, or anything you'd expect from a wrestling tee. It leads with intention. In Part 3 of the Create Your Wrestler Merch series, I break down every decision behind a design that sells to the die-hard fan and the complete stranger equally, and what that means for how you should be thinking about your own merch.

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