Lee Davy asks ten poker players, ten questions on the efficacy of grudge matches, including opinion on Dwan vs. Cates, Hall vs. Dentale, and Kassouf vs. Matuson.

You don’t need to take a Robert McKee class on storytelling to know that in Star Wars Luke Skywalker is going to rub lightsabers with Darth Vader.

Your understanding drags your emotions through the movie until limbs are hacked off and family secrets spilt. Skywalker is the underdog, but with the right mentors, he can defeat the asthmatic bad guy. You have to believe the underdog can do it. Otherwise, there is not enough friction to keep you interested. Star Wars is the epitome of the Classic Grudge Match.

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