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Issue 122 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- WWE Raw, as FSM surveys its readership to find out why the show is at a 17-year ratings low
- The 50 Greatest WWE PPVs of All-Time, as the FSM team gets together to bring you its definitive list
- Monday Nitro, as two decades on FSM talks to the main protagonists to discover how the show became a reality
- DDT, as FSM suggests what makes the Tokyo promotion so weird and wonderful
- Joint Promotions, as in the last of a two-part feature, FSM explores how outside involvement changed the group, and contributed to its ultimate decline
- Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, as one of the finest babyfaces to ever grace pro wrestling explains some of the intricacies that he believes are lost today
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's fascinating account of how The Midnight Express package - including his ring announcement and the group's theme music - came together; Rob Naylor on his memories of the early days of Monday Nitro, and how it excited him as a fan; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis on his dates with Global Force Wrestling, and the UK shows that are upcoming.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to thank every reader who has supported us since our first issue in 2006. If you'd like to suggest articles for future issues or make any other comments, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 123 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- Sting, as FSM attempts to find out more about one of pro wrestling’s most enigmatic legends
- Roddy Piper, as FSM waxes lyrical about “Hot Rod”, exploring why the character worked in all of its different forms
- Hulk Hogan, as FSM explains how the showbiz media works, and why the race row scandal isn’t the last of its kind in pro wrestling
- “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, who as one of the greatest heels in the history of the business tells FSM exactly how he did it
- Nikki Storm, as one of the UK's finest female grapplers keeps a diary of her three-month visit to Japan's STARDOM promotion
- Tony St. Clair, as FSM talks to the second-generation wrestler about his career, and the fascinating characters he met along the way
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Rob Naylor's personal tribute to “Rowdy” Roddy Piper; Jim Cornette on this year's NWA Legends Fanfest in Charlotte; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis on the WWE Hall of Famer taking American politics by storm, Donald Trump.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to thank every reader who has supported us since our first issue in 2006. If you'd like to suggest articles for future issues or make any other comments, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
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The digital edition is available for PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone here: www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM.Stereomaniac wrote: »Will I be able to download back issues to my iPod? There's been some previous issues I would've liked to have read. For the moment though it looks like I'm stuck back in January of this year, pondering how the Royal Rumble audience will react to Roman Reigns winning!
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Bill Apter likes to say that the memories you get of buying an issue in the shop can never be replaced by downloading a file on your device.I will always rather print, its great to look back in about 5 years time and re-read.
Personally, I think he's right! Sometimes it's hard to argue with convenience, though. 0 -
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Nice one. I think I'll be buying a subscription for that when I get paid. It's a very good price. It suits me because I don't let my magazines build up anymore. I threw out a huge collection of them about 10 years ago, all Raw & PWI.Brian Elliott wrote: »The digital edition is available for PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone here: www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM.0 -
Issue 124 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- NXT, as FSM examines previous failures of WWE branding to attempt to answer questions about the future of what was originally a talent development group
- The talented and hard-working Sasha Banks who will have to claw her way to the top of WWE main roster, just as she has done in NXT
- Saraya Knight, who offers her forthright advice to all wrestlers, male and female, hoping to make it in the sport
- The WBF, as FSM explains that on this occasion, success did not come as naturally to Vince McMahon as it had with the World Wrestling Federation
- Bill Apter, who ahead of the release of his autobiography, sat down with FSM to discuss a 45-year career in a wrestling business he still loves dearly
- Orig Williams, who left a hole not just in British wrestling, but in Welsh culture when he passed away in 2009
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Rob Naylor's backstage guide to all the happenings at PWG's Battle of Los Angeles; Jim Cornette having his say on The Young Bucks, Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae, and what he likes to call “performance wrestling”; Nick “Magnus” Aldis commenting on his experience working for ICW and PCW; and in a special Guest Column, Jeff Jarrett explaining how Global Force Wrestling's progress compares to his expectations.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to thank every reader who helped us sell out last month's issue, which will not be reprinted and is now only available in digital format. If you'd like to suggest articles for future issues or make any other comments, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 125 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- John Cena, as FSM explains why his sabbatical can turn a negative into a position, while considering who should bridge the gap until he returns.
- Eddy Guerrero, as FSM talks to those knew him best to shed some light on
his loveable character, in and out of the ring.
- The Unwritten Rules of WWE, as FSM offers a sardonic rundown of TV tropes you witness every Monday night.
- Dan Spivey, as the former Waylon Mercy offers advice to young wrestlers breaking into the business
- Kris Travis, as FSM asked his peers to share their memories of the time they spent travelling and working with the man known as “The Shooting Star”.
- James Mason, as FSM finds out more about the man who generations of British wrestlers consider the best in the country.
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes a special Guest Column by Kris Travis, as he explains the heartbreaking reason why he has had to retire from the sport. In our regular columns, Jim Cornette explains how what it means to be a wrestling fan has changed over time; Rob Naylor reminisces about the incomparable Stan “The Lariat” Hansen; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis writes about the calm before the storm of the Global Force Wrestling shows in the UK.
Fighting Spirit Magazine is committed to bringing you the stories that you want to read. If you would like FSM to consider exploring a topic, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM Thank you!0 -
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going on a flight to london to next weekend with a friend of mine does any one know if i can still get fsm in dublin airport, usually buy on o connell street, i want to buy in the airport and spend the flight over trying to intrigue her and having a well written mag couldn't hurt
No idea, Easons O'Connell St is the only place Ive ever seen it personally (I usually have to slog up on my lunch break to buy it since Heuston Station doesnt sell it
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Issue 126 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- Raw TV ratings in the UK, as FSM documents how the show that's struggling stateside is faring on Sky Sports
- The New Day, as FSM considers how Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods got over to the WWE audience, and how they compare to legendary teams of the past
- Rey Mysterio, who chats to FSM about his influence on pro wrestling, the importance of his mask, and the evolution of the business.
- WWE 2K16, as FSM shows why the new Steve Austin-fronted videogame really opens up a can of next-gen whoop-ass.
- Terry Funk, as FSM gets to know one of the most wild but brilliant characters in the history of the sport
- Insane Championship Wrestling, as FSM talks to the group’s founders about its turbulent rise to the top
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. In our regular columns, Rob Naylor goes behind the scenes to write about at three of the special talents making waves at NXT: Bayley, Chad Gable, and Jason Jordan; Jim Cornette recalls seeing Terry Funk vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler as a fan in 1981, and expounds on why he did so again in 2015; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis records a worldwide adventure that began with a crimson mask...
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to thank everyone who purchases Issue 126, buys a subscription, or interacts with us on social media. If you would like FSM to consider exploring a topic, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM Thank you!0 -
Issue 127 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- The FSM 50, as the FSM crew got together to discuss the Top 50 wrestlers of 2015
- AJ Styles, as FSM explains exactly why “The Phenomenal One” is now considered the best pro wrestler on the planet
- Sheamus, as FSM ponders whether he is the man to get Reigns where WWE wants him to be
- Hulk Hogan, as the former WWF champion speaks about his relationship with Vince McMahon, a potential return to WWE, and what the ongoing lawsuit against Gawker means to him
- Nick “Magnus” Aldis, as the GFW star takes a break from his column to discuss his injury, how it affects his January bookings, and how he’ll enjoy Christmas in the U.S.
- Nick Bockwinkel, as FSM looks back on the former AWA World champion’s career, and talks to his peers to confirm him as an all-time in-ring great, and one of the most upstanding human beings to ever grace the sport
- Del “The Patriot” Wilkes, as the former WCW, WWF and All Japan star offers his advice to rookie wrestlers, particularly on the dangers of abusing drugs
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's epic account of the final days of Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and the reasons why he closed the promotion, as well as Rob Naylor on the final pay-per-view of the original ECW, Guilty As Charged 2001, and how history would have been different had ECW survived.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to thank every reader who has supported us in 2015. If you'd like to suggest articles for future issues or make any other comments, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
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I thought I might release the FSM 50 list in the hope of generating some further discussion on Pro Wrestler of the Year. This list was chosen by contributors to Fighting Spirit Magazine.
The criteria for the FSM 50 states: “Quality of matches in the period November 2014 to December 2015 was the main criteria in considering FSM's Top 50 Pro Wrestlers of the Year. Such bouts, however, were not merely judged on workrate or technical skill, but also performance on the biggest stage, ability to work the crowd, and quality of storylines.”
The list was as follows:
1. AJ Styles
2. Kevin Owens
3. Kazuchika Okada
4. Hiroshi Tanahashi
5. John Cena
6. Sasha Banks
7. Roderick Strong
8. Zack Sabre Jr
9. Kota Ibushi
10. Matt Sydal
11. Brock Lesnar
12. Chris Hero
13. Shinsuke Nakamura
14. Seth Rollins
15. Yuji Okabayashi
16. Tomohiro Ishii
17. Cesaro
18. Daisuke Sekimoto
19. Masato Yoshino
20. Will Ospreay
21. Finn Bálor
22. Akira Tozawa
23. The Young Bucks
24. KUSHIDA
25. Timothy Thatcher
26. Shingo Takagi
27. Ricochet/Prince Puma
28. Kyle O’Reilly
29. Tommy End
30. Neville
31. Pentagón Jr.
32. Hirooki Goto
33. Fenix
34. HARASHIMA
35. Katsuyori Shibata
36. Michael Elgin
37. Drew Galloway
38. Roman Reigns
39. La Sombra
40. Meiko Satomura
41. "Speedball" Mike Bailey
42. Tomoaki Honma
43. Jay Lethal
44. Jun Akiyama
45. Bayley
46. Jay Briscoe
47. "The Villain" Marty Scurll
48. Dragon Lee
49. Mark Haskins
50. Volador Jr.
The complete article, with notes on each competitor and much more, is in Issue 127 of Fighting Spirit Magazine.0 -
Issue 128 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- The Year-End Reader Awards, as FSM highlights your brightest and best of 2015
- The Alternative Year in Review, as FSM casts its eye over the past 12 months, putting a slant on the most notable occurrences
- The WWF's Gulf War exploitation, as on the 25-year anniversary of Sgt. Slaughter's title win, FSM explains why the WWF’s attempts to profit from the conflict caused outrage.
- The language of pro wrestling, as FSM explores the origins of some of the sport's most common terms
- George Kidd, as FSM explores the life of one of the greatest technical innovators in pro wrestling history
- Tom Prichard, as FSM gathers advice for rookie wrestlers from the former WWE Head Trainer
- Bruce Lee, as legendary Hong Kong cinema historian Bey Logan reviews his classic films, and explains Lee's impact on martial arts movies
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's account of how he first turned his fandom into a job in the pro wrestling business; Rob Naylor on his recent road trip that allowed him to take in four shows in seven days; and newlyweds Nick “Magnus” Aldis and Mickie James describe their year just past, and what's in store for them in 2016.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to hear reader suggestions for future articles, and any general feedback on how you have enjoyed this issue. Please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 129 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- NXT, as FSM explores how the brand has become a popular option to viewers, and why so few graduates have made a big impression on the main roster
- Sami Zayn, as FSM explains why his return is such a huge boost to WWE
- La Sombra, as FSM looks back on his career to explain why he has the skill to be as good as anyone in WWE
- The British Bulldogs, as FSM teams The Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith up once again to tell the story of their early years in England
- Bob Holly, as he offers advice to the next generation of professional wrestlers
- The business of British wrestling, as FSM details why variety is proving a winning formula for fans and wrestlers alike
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's memories of the late Mongolian Stomper, and the other scary heels of the past; Rob Naylor on why the former Solomon Crowe has asked for his WWE release; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis' and thoughts on the future of the business.
Fighting Spirit Magazine is very grateful for your support, and would like to know what you would like to read in future editions. Please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 130 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- WrestleMania XXXII, as FSM presents the definitive guide to all of the action that will make it the biggest weekend in the sport’s history
- Daniel Bryan, as FSM considers what he meant to WWE fans worldwide, and what he managed to achieve in the last big run of his career
- Concussion research, as FSM explains the science, and finds out what can be done to make pro wrestling a safer sport
- Marty Scurll, as FSM elaborates on why overlooking “The Villain” is a mistake that the wrestling world should not make
- Mid-South Wrestling, as FSM explains Bill Watts' plans for international expansion, and he renamed the territory the Universal Wrestling Federation
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's opinion on one of his protégées in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, as well as Rob Naylor on how he first came to be a fan of “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson.
Fighting Spirit Magazine is very grateful for your support, and would like to know what you would like to read in future editions. Please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 131 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- Cena, Orton & Rollins, as FSM explores the lessons of past comebacks and why Cena, Rollins et al can be so important to the group’s 2016.
- Dolph Ziggler, as FSM converses with “The Show Off” about where he sees himself in WWE.
- Bobby Roode, as FSM analyses his career, and suggests that he still has a bright future at the age of 39.
- 16 Carat Gold 2016, as FSM reports from wXw Germany on a tournament that lived up to the highest expectations.
- ROH vs. CZW, as FSM talks to those involved to recount the drama and violence surrounding arguably the greatest feud in indie wrestling history
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and videogame reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's thoughts on the lucrative wrestling convention circuit; Rob Naylor on his memories of the ROH vs. CZW feud; and our own Justin Henry on why WWE should drop “B” pay-per-views in favour of more Network specials.
Fighting Spirit Magazine is very grateful for your support, and would like to know what you would like to read in future editions. Please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 132 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- The Bullet Club, as FSM explains how the faction became a hit, and ponders its future in all its forms
- Shane McMahon, as FSM recalls his Attitude Era tenure to explain why fans hold him in such high regard.
- Tyler Breeze, as he sits down with FSM to explain how a once timid performer evolved into Prince Pretty .
- Jim Ross, as he offers young hopefuls some advice on what WWE is looking for in new recruits.
- New Japan's Invasion Attack, as FSM makes a trip to Tokyo to see the action unfold live and in living colour.
- Ronda Rousey, as FSM explores her iconic image and ponders what she will have to do in order to take on her next big challenge
- Miesha Tate, as FSM catches up with the UFC champion to ask about her title win, and her nemesis Ronda Rousey.
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and videogame reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's memories of the late John Rechner, who found fame as Boo Bradley and Balls Mahoney; Rob Naylor with a late document of his WrestleMania weekend; and our own William Cooling on why Chyna's was a landmark WWE character that eventually damaged Joan Laurer's career.
Fighting Spirit Magazine would like to know what you would like to read in future editions, and we'll do our best to turn those requests into reality. Please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM0 -
Issue 133 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!
In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on:
- Kevin Owens, as FSM assesses how he has become WWE s finest all-rounder
- Rusev, as the new U.S. champion talks to FSM about how he sees himself in WWE
- CM Punk, as five years on, FSM looks back on what the pipebomb promo meant to fans then, and why that sort of inspiration is so badly needed now
- Mick Foley, as two decades after his first WWF match with The Undertaker, he tells FSM about this pivotal moment in his career
- Jake The Snake Roberts, as one of the sport's finest minds offers his advice to the next generation of professional wrestler
- Frank Chic Cullen, as the Greetings, Grapple Fans series continues with the former World heavy-middleweight champion
- Conor McGregor, as FSM examines how the Irishman s love of the sweet science of boxing serves him well inside the Octagon, yet badly away from it
All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and videogame reviews. This month's issue also includes Rob Naylor's inside scoop into the NXT careers of Enzo and Big Cass; Jim Cornette's detailed recollection of how he left the NWA/WCW; and Nick Magnus Aldis on the need to be real in a business that's built on fiction.
The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe Upon subscribing for 12 issues, also receive two additional issues absolutely free. This means that instead of paying a total of 55.86 in shops, the same content is available via subscription for 35. UK subscribers this month received their copy a full three days before the shops.
Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smiths and Easons are the main stockists in the UK and Ireland. For other outlets, please consider asking them to reserve your copy each month, at no extra charge.
FSM is also available on PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone. A free sample issue is available at www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM, although you can also download the issue via the Fighting Spirit Magazine app in the iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon app store. Another advantage of the app is that it links to many hours of relevant matches, promos, and shoot interviews that you do not get with the print edition.
Fighting Spirit Magazine takes customer feedback seriously, and always wants to bring readers content they will find interesting. We'll do our best to turn those requests into reality, so please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts.0 -
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