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Originally Posted by Charisteas

Who's that sitting next to Cornette?

Looks like Matt Striker or Shane McMahon but the time period would rule out Striker and I don't remember Cornette/Shane'O doing commentary together.

Shane did the US broadcast version of Sunday Night Heat from the show's debut to a good while after.

[Charisteas]

Originally Posted by rovert

Shane did the US broadcast version of Sunday Night Heat from the show's debut to a good while after.

That explains why I don't remember it, having got Michael Hayes and Jonathan Coachman doing the UK version for Channel 4.

[Brian Elliott]

Originally Posted by rovert

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]

@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

[Brian Elliott]

Originally Posted by Omackeral

@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]

Originally Posted by Brian Elliott

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.

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.

[Brian Elliott]

Originally Posted by JoeSnow

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.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 80 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has features on:
- Why wrestling's top heels are so often cheered
- How Brock Lesnar can rebound following his loss at Extreme Rules
- FSM pays tribute to Davey Boy Smith, and talks to his family about the man himself
- How Vince McMahon Sr. paved the way for his son's global success
- FSM looks back on 10 years of TNA Wrestling
- How Jimmy Jacobs became one of pro wrestling's best character actors
- FSM examines the weird and wild world of Vampiro

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Alongside Jim Cornette and Nick “Magnus” Aldis in the columnist positions this month is the one and only Bret “The Hitman” Hart, who has a lot to say about the decline of realism in pro wrestling. Also in this issue, we continue with our revamped Letters page, and talk to Doug Williams and others for some Training Ground tips.

Not only will a print subscription save you significantly on FSM's cover price, but you'll also receive each issue a day or two early (subject to an efficient postal service), and get our free gift of the three-disc WWE: Hulk Hogan's Unreleased Collector's Series DVD.



We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, which is unquestionably the most detailed and varied on the pro wrestling news-stand. If there is a topic that you would like to see FSM cover in a future issue, please get in touch by e-mailing contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk .

[Brian Elliott]

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]

Issue 81 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



In this month's edition, FSM has features on:
- Chris Jericho, who talks to FSM about his current relationship with pro wrestling
- What history has to tell us about live wrestling TV, and three-hour weekly shows
- Why Triple-H must be self-sacrificing if he is to succeed as Head of Talent Relations
- How Vince McMahon's WWE changed in-ring wrestling, perhaps forever
- AJ Styles talks to FSM about his career, and his upcoming UK appearance
- How Japanese pro wrestling has so often thrived in utilising inter-promotional matches
- Why no other heavyweight can match the performances of Big Japan's Daisuke Sekimoto
- How Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen came to be the biggest grudge match in the history of MMA

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Back in the hotseat this month is “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, as he delivers a fascinating column on promos. from what makes a good promo, to the greatest exponents of the art, his own development in that area, and his advice to young wrestlers. Jim Cornette is also on hand to discuss the evolution of different styles of wrestling, and TNA's Nick “Magnus” Aldis reflects on the group's summer move to live television, and the pros and cons of doing so.

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter, or via contact(at)fightingspiritmagazine(dot)co(dot)uk. 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.

[iambrazil]

Originally Posted by Brian Elliott

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!

[Brian Elliott]

Originally Posted by iambrazil

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!

Thank you - I'm really glad you enjoyed the issue. I like to think that if you are a fan of wrestling, and want to know more about wrestling, FSM is the choice for you.

[Andy_rse]

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.

[Brian Elliott]

Originally Posted by Andy_rse

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.

Thanks for the kind words. One of the things we're pleased to be able to bring you is a lot of value for your money in comparison to other publications. Quantity does not equal quality, but I think we do well there, too!

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 82 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!



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

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.

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter, or via contact@fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk. 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.