Lore Watch Podcast 196: The History of WoW Classic 40-man raid Ahn'Qiraj

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Lore Watch Podcast 196: The History of WoW Classic 40-man raid Ahn'Qiraj

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Jun 30, 2021

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This week, Matt Rossi and Joe Perez explore the lore and history of the legendary WoW Classic 40-man raid, Ahn'Qiraj.

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Jun 30, 2021

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Lore Watch Podcast 196: The History of WoW Classic 40-man raid Ahn'Qiraj

Lore Watch Podcast 196: The History of WoW Classic 40-man raid Ahn'Qiraj

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