Wrestling Magazine Thread

rovert wrote: »

I guess we will be reading this Jim

So, I really did get Jim to take a look at the video for you guys. He told me: "When next to a buffoon, watching buffoonery, out-buffoon them all!"

Omackeral wrote: »

@Brian

I'm a major fan of FSM and have been since day one. Quick question. Are the girly centre-folds gonna become a staple (see what I did there...) of the Mag? I think that's a nice little touch. Cheers man

We're never going to become a poster magazine, or anything even close to that, but we may try and add a little of this kind of flavour now and again.

Speaking of poster magazines, can anyone recall the name of the UK-based wrestling poster magazine that came out for a handful of issues in around 1993? Wrestling Big Shots, maybe? It was a small poster magazine that had a handful of news and Q&A items, and if my recollection is correct, it may have been the worst-designed magazine I've ever seen.

JoeSnow wrote: »

From 1991 to 1993 there was a magazine called, "Wrestling Stars Magazine" which run out of Germany. However the last few editions were published in England with the minimal text translated - although the magazine still featured German indy wrestlers who nobody in England back then (pre Internet) would have had a clue who they were. Occasionally you see an edition appear on eBay, they always featured WWF talent on the front cover.

Interesting - thanks. I don't recall there being anyone in there but WWF and WCW stars, but I could be remembering it wrong as I wasn't even a teenager at the time.

Hi folks,

I'd love some feedback on the latest issue if you an opinion or two to offer. I hope you're enjoying our mix of immediately-relevant articles and the historical ones. I like to think there's plenty of good reading in each month's FSM!

Thanks!

Brian Elliott wrote: »

Hi folks,

I'd love some feedback on the latest issue if you an opinion or two to offer. I hope you're enjoying our mix of immediately-relevant articles and the historical ones. I like to think there's plenty of good reading in each month's FSM!

Thanks!

I'm not sure how I managed to get as far as issue 79 without ever purchasing FSM. Anyway, after really enjoying the two issues I've read so far, it's safe to say that I'll be buying it every month from now on.

I've been reading Power Slam for as long as I can remember but that's now something I've just started to skim whereas I'll read FSM cover to cover.

Keep up the good work!

I think I'll subscribe to FSM next pay day.

While I subscribe to Power Slam and enjoy it, I picked up a copy of FSM to pass the time on a trip to London a month or 2 ago and there is a hell of a lot more to it than Power Slam. I could probably read all I want to read from Power Slam in a lunch break in work but FSM takes a bit longer to get through. I kind of always passed on FSM because I thought it had more MMA content than it does, which doesnt interest me at all. I don't mind an article or 2 though.

Plus Austin and Cornettes contributions make it very appealing.

[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Issue 82 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available![/FONT]

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[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]In this month's edition, FSM has features on:[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara, and their future as WWE pursues the Mexican market[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- The most memorable moments from 1,000 episodes of Monday Night Raw[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- How WWE should make more of the legends of the industry[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- How Ryback's enhancement matches have enhanced his popularity[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- FSM looks back on the career of Christopher Daniels, as he enjoys a fine run in TNA[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- FSM speaks to Davey Richards about his career, and about his future away from the ring[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- How Pat Roach became one of the most famous and well-respected British wrestlers in history[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]- FSM sits down with Georges St. Pierre to talk his rehab, and whether he can return in 2012[/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Stepping up for this month's Guest Column is former WCW and lucha libre star Konnan, who offers is first-hand experience of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara to suggest how important they can still be for WWE. Jim Cornette is also on hand to discuss his memories of working on Raw, and TNA's Nick “Magnus” Aldis acknowledges just how much of an influence Japanese wrestling has had on his career, as he gets set to compete for Pro Wrestling NOAH.[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman, serif][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter, or via [/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk[/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]. With 84 packed pages, FSM is by far the biggest pro wrestling publication on the news-stands, and features the most diverse, informative content, too. If you would like to see a topic discussed in the pages of FSM, please also get in touch.[/FONT][/FONT]

Stereomaniac wrote: »

Great to see the article on SummerSlam 1992. Always love hearing different perspectives.

Thank you. I've been looking forward to publishing that one. So many memories...

Issue 85 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has features on:
- Daniel Bryan's crazy 2012, that has offered him a surprising chance to shine
- How Kane's 2012 has mirrored his entire 15-year WWE run
- In part two of our in-depth interview with Roddy Piper, the former Intercontinental champion talks working for the WWF, WCW, and the many outside projects he's been a part of
- On the anniversary of his death, FSM explores the remarkable life of Brian Pillman
- How TNA's Bound For Glory Series proves there is life left in the tournament format
- Why Ken Anderson needs a new lease of life to fulfil his potential in TNA
- In the latest in our series on the stars of classic British Wrestling, FSM looks at one of the most underrated talents in the sport, “The Amazing” Kung Fu

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. In this month's columns, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin returns to supplement our feature on Brian Pillman with a personal recollection of the man. Jim Cornette is also on hand to retort to the controversial column by Michael Campbell on the issues he believes are hurting Ring Of Honor. Last but certainly not least, Nick Aldis (TNA's Magnus) talks about presenting UK's Strongest Man, and how he learned a lot on the job, just as he did in pro wrestling.

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter (@FSM_Editor), or via contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk. We are very grateful for the excellent feedback over the last 18 months, so please get in touch if you have something to add. Enjoy the issue!

Issue 88 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has features on:
- CM Punk's remarkable year as WWE champion, and how long he can retain the title
- FSM chats to former World heavyweight champion Edge about his career, and the difficulties of retiring young
- Pro wrestling has garnered a reputation for bad taste down the years, but how did that occur, and is it justified?
- With the recent debut of British Bootcamp, FSM goes behind the scenes on the participants, as well as what they can offer the competition, and Impact Wrestling
- In one of the most remarkable articles in FSM history, the ex-wife of The Dynamite Kid, Michelle Billington, writes a personal account of their life together, and what the man himself was truly like. This articles features a level of detail you won't find in any other document on The Dynamite Kid – even his own autobiography
- Lauded by famed wrestlers the world over, FSM's monthly foray into the personalities of classic British wrestling this month leads us to Marty Jones
- Georges St. Pierre may soon be set to face Nick Diaz, but a superfight with Anderson Silva may be the most exciting bout on the horizon. FSM examines the history of clashes between weight-classes

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. In this month's columns, Dr. Tom Prichard offers a personal appraisal of The Shield, and suggests what Ambrose, Reigns, and Rollins must do to advance in WWE; Nick Aldis (TNA's Magnus) adds to our article on British Bootcamp by offering insight into the personalities on the show; former ROH World champion Davey Richards tell us how he was inspired to become a wrestler by The Dynamite Kid; and Jim Cornette, currently on a sabbatical from Ring of Honor, tells us exactly why he felt he needed to step away from his role as Executive Producer.

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter (@FSM_Editor), or via contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk. We've already heard very positive thoughts on this issue, and hope will you agree. Thank you!

Issue 89 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has features on:
- The Rock, and the influence he can have on the company beyond the WWE title scene
- Who did you vote as the top stars in wrestling in the FSM Reader Awards?
- How one of the most dedicated wrestlers on the indy scene, Claudio Castagnoli, is getting is just deserts in WWE as Antonio Cesaro
- FSM looks back on Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant, on the 25th anniversary of their famous Main Event network television bout
- How The Sheik became arguably the greatest heel in the history of wrestling
- FSM examines the fascinating career of one of the most travelled British wrestlers of the World of Sport era, Johnny Kincaid

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. In this month's columns, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin writes about how long it took him to learn his craft, and how WWE must foster young talent in a similar way. Both Nick “Magnus” Aldis and Jim Cornette write about the recent BBC wrestling documentary, with Nick scathing in his opinion that American wrestling should not be frowned upon by British veterans, while Jim suggests that there are many similarities between how British and American wrestling grew with the advent of television.

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter (@FSM_Editor), or via contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk. We're looking forward to a prosperous 2013, with your continued and much appreciated support. Thank you!

Issue 91 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- John Cena, and how an 11th reign as WWE champion has promise, if WWE play to his strengths
- FSM looks back on the career of The Undertaker, and suggests the qualities that quickly made him a locker-room leader
- In the second part of the most in-depth interview of Hulk Hogan's career, the former six-time WWE champion tells FSM about matches with The Rock, Bret Hart, and Steve Austin, and reveals his pain at the death of Randy Savage
- In the wake of the Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger angle, FSM looks back at the history of political angles, and ponders whether they do more harm than good
- As Harley Race gets ready to celebrate his 70th birthday, FSM examines the career of the man known as one of the toughest in the history of pro wrestling
- Many British wrestlers had some boxing training, but none had the skill of Jackie Turpin. FSM charts his switch to showmanship in the latest in our Greetings, Grapple Fans series.

(For a preview of our explosive interview with Hulk Hogan, please visit http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/art/news/263/hulk-hogan-i-changed-rock-match-on-the-fly)

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Also, in this month's columns, on the 15th anniversary of his first WWF title win, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin explains how he worked his way to the championship, but couldn't be sure if Shawn Michaels would actually drop it to him at WrestleMania XIV. Nick “Magnus” Aldis talks about a situation he found himself in at a recent TV taping that made him think about his attitude to pro wrestling. Also, Jim Cornette – in a follow-up to the article on Harley Race – recalls the reasons why the one-time “King” of the WWF was so admired.

Thank you for all your thoughtful feedback to FSM in recent times. We hope that we will continue to provide you with the type of content you tell us that you enjoy. If you would like to read about a particular subject in the pages of FSM, please let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at FSM_Editor. Thank you!

Issue 93 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Brock Lesnar, and whether WWE can keep his momentum going, so that he might headline WrestleMania 30
- In conversation with FSM, William Regal talks about his character, working behind the scenes with Triple-H, and what WWE is currently trying to achieve
- After years of playing WWE at its own game, FSM examines how TNA has taken a step back to move forward
- Dixie Carter sits down with FSM for a full and frank interview about the company's past, present, and future.
- FSM ponders what made Bill Goldberg one of the hottest wrestling stars of the Monday Night Wars
- As Jushin Liger prepares to return to the UK, FSM charts his career as arguably the finest junior-heavyweight of all-time
- With pro wrestling have long separated from its sporting roots, FSM wonders whether it should capitalise on its links to geek culture
- Debuting in 1977, Klondyke Kate quickly became famous for her in-ring fury. FSM recalls the career of one of the UK's best female grapplers.

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Also, in this month's columns, as The Steiner Brothers prepare to come to the UK at the end of May, Nick “Magnus” Aldis describes his friendship with Scott Steiner, and suggests other fearsome competitors who've helped him so far in his short career. Also, Jim Cornette writes about the history of giants and super-heavyweights in pro wrestling, and suggests who he thinks are the finest workers in those categories.

Thank you for your continued support. Please let us know what you'd like to see in FSM by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

It'll almost certainly start with Issue 94. Please email customerservice(at)uncookedmedia(dot)com to be 100 percent sure.

Thanks!

Just subscribed. Used to read this a few years ago but became too hard to find. Does anywhere besides Easons even stock it? Brian have you ever thought about getting Tesco or another big supermarket chain to stock it. I'd say you might get a few extra sales there

Issue 94 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Former WWE champion Sheamus, and how his career has stalled during his recent babyface run.
- FSM speaks in-depth with WWE talent scout Gerald Brisco about the new Performance Centre, and what it means for the future of the company.
- In 1993, the WWF began an inter-promotional feud with the USWA. FSM recalls how the period influenced The Attitude Era.
- FSM sits down with Cody Rhodes to discuss his famous wrestling family, working under Triple-H, and his hopes for the future.
- FSM catches up with the folks at Ohio Valley Wrestling, and gets to grips with life as a student of the grappling game.
- In the latest in our Greetings, Grapple Fans series, FSM quizzes the peers of technical great, Mike Marino to bring you the story of his career

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's columns, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin writes about his transition from wrestling to acting, and how the development of his wrestling character allowed him to do that. Bret “The Hitman” Hart recalls that it's been 20 years since he won the King of the Ring tournament in 1993, taking us back to that wonderful night in Dayton, Ohio. Nick “Magnus” Aldis has stern words for those who have criticised TNA in the aftermath of Zema Ion's illness. Following the FSM interview with Cody Rhodes elsewhere in the issue, Jim Cornette takes the opportunity to write about Cody's father, the incomparable “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. And finally, British wrestling legend Johnny Saint puts pen to paper on his memories of his late colleague, Mick McManus.

Thank you for your continued support. Please let us know what you'd like to see in FSM by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

rovert wrote: »

Finally got round to finishing off the issue. Loved Bret's thoughts on King of The Ring 1993. Reaching out to Johnny Saint to write about McManus was a touch of class.

My favourite aspect was having both WWE and TNA developmental articles in the same issue. The new Performance Centre is of really interest to me given who will enter it the second week of July and how it will dictate WWE's future. I don't think enough can be written about it in all honesty. Gerry Briscoe seems like an amazing man with such vigour marching around colleges and competitions finding quality athletes and people after four strokes. It was also interesting to get the talent POV in the TNA one too.

Thanks for the feedback - I've been hoping to get some here.

I agree with you on the Performance Centre. Triple-H is pushing the idea that they need real athletes with real pedigrees (no pun intended) to create stars. At the same time, however, he's now open to the idea that the indies are of value to WWE. It's possible that we won't see big changes until as far away as 2020, but the investment that he's put back into youth development is a massive step forward for WWE.