Brian Elliott Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 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 topAll 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...The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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.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 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 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. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 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, available in print and online at www.tinyurl.com/FSM127 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 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. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 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. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Issue 131 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! http://i.imgur.com/WQt5QSC.jpg 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. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 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. 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 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/JoinFSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Issue 134 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - Smackdown, as FSM considers the original WWE brand split in order to suggest what might come from it in 2016. - John Cena vs. AJ Styles, as FSM analyses how the concept of a dream match has evolved over the years, while pondering those that still remain. - Al Snow, as the TNA star gets tough on what it takes to be a professional wrestler - Herb Abrams & the UWF, as 20 years on from Abrams’ untimely death, FSM reflects on one of pro wrestling's most bizarre mainstream projects. - ”Gentleman” Chris Adams, as FSM chronicles the Englishman’s career progression, which gave him a legacy as one of the territories’ top babyfaces. - The Greatest UFC Fights of All-Time, as ahead of UFC 200, FSM brings together its MMA experts to consider the 50 greatest fights in company history. 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 first-hand description of how NXT changed from developmental and into Triple-H's “third brand”; Jim Cornette's memories of his gruelling Great American Bash '86 schedule; and our own Will Cooling on how the divisiveness of the late Muhammad Ali was actually what brought people together to watch him compete. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 Issue 135 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - Randy Orton, as FSM suggests that the return of “The Viper” is a golden opportunity, both for WWE to reclaim some star power, and for Orton to define his legacy. - Raw and Smackdown, as FSM shows why WWE ought to move beyond the live arena format that began its decline a full 15 years ago. - WWE’s “B” shows, as FSM looks back on other WWE programming that has fallen by the wayside, under the shadow of Monday Night Raw. - The Final Deletion, as FSM reflects on the match itself, and the effect it has had on pro wrestling as a whole. - Ricky Morton, as FSM gets vital in-ring tips from one of the sport’s all-time great babyfaces. - The Super J Cup, as FSM considers the history of the tournament, and suggests the talents to look out for in this year’s editon. - Ray Robinson, as in the latest Greetings Grapple Fans article, FSM finds out how he ended up having a formidable career in pro wrestling. 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 opinion on how Chad Gable and Jason Jordan will fare on the WWE main roster; Jim Cornette's memories of the best wrestler you never saw, Chris Colt; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis on UFC 200, and how the sale of the UFC allowed him to see the bigger picture of the show. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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 wants to bring you the stories you want to read. We'll do our best to turn any 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerjeRUN Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Have you ever made a single post on DVDB outside of trying to flog your magazine and social media handles with the identical copy and paste you apply to multiple other boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Checking his post history, no it appears he's only posted in this thread. But hey, free country and all that. At least he's not one of the many bots that did/do sign up here. If all he wants to do is shill his magazine, who are we to judge? Besides, the times I checked it it's a good magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 On 8/4/2016 at 4:15 PM, TerjeRUN said: Have you ever made a single post on DVDB outside of trying to flog your magazine and social media handles with the identical copy and paste you apply to multiple other boards? I'm pretty active in posting about wrestling online, but it's tough to do it everywhere. These posts are just to let people know the magazine is available, which I think is important not just for me, but because no other newsstand publication has ever covered the sport in the way we do. I'd like to think people would support it if they knew about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Issue 136 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - Finn Balor, as FSM considers his progression through NXT, and ponders whether the former Prince Devitt can hold a place at the top of the main roster in the long-term. - CM Punk, as FSM talks to the man himself as he prepares to fight Mickey Gall for real in the UFC. - WWE’s Wellness Policy, as FSM discusses drug testing in pro wrestling, and offers a stark reminder of what history has taught us about the necessity of it. - Jay Lethal, as in the first of a series of editor’s interviews with the stars of the sport, he discusses the evolution of his career, and how he views the business in 2016. - Mikey Whiplash, who explains his philosophy on pro wrestling, and imparts some knowledge for the next generation of grapplers in a Training Ground interview. - Ian “Doc” Dean, as in the latest Greetings Grapple Fans article, FSM finds out what made him leave the business that made him famous, and even took him to the good, ol’ USA. 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 opinion on the light-heavyweight competitors he has always loved, as he ponders the division’s future in WWE, while Jim Cornette describes how he first got an affinity for British pro wrestling through the gifted grapplers that visited his local territory. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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 wants to bring you the stories you want to read. We'll do our best to turn any 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerjeRUN Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Brian Elliott said: I'm pretty active in posting about wrestling online, but it's tough to do it everywhere. These posts are just to let people know the magazine is available, which I think is important not just for me, but because no other newsstand publication has ever covered the sport in the way we do. I'd like to think people would support it if they knew about it. I'd actually treat this post more seriously if it were not for the fact you clearly only noticed my comment when you came back to the board a month later to plug your new issue. Just seems tacky, but hey, if the mods who pay for the board don't mind you coming here just to copy and paste advertisements, who am I to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 53 minutes ago, TerjeRUN said: I'd actually treat this post more seriously if it were not for the fact you clearly only noticed my comment when you came back to the board a month later to plug your new issue. Just seems tacky, but hey, if the mods who pay for the board don't mind you coming here just to copy and paste advertisements, who am I to complain. I thought I was getting e-mail notifications of new posts, but apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 As long as you clicked the button to notify you (when typing new post the little slider at the bottom) you should be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Issue 137 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! This is a special edition of FSM, edited by the magazine’s founder, James Artaius! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - The Cruiserweight Classic, as 20 years after years after the cruiserweights hit Nitro, what lessons can WWE learn about booking lighter talent? - Bobby Lashley, as FSM assesses how he has become a big hit both as an MMA fighter, and the TNA World heavyweight champion. - WWE 2K17, as FSM covers everything you need to know about this year’s additions to the videogame, like crowd fighting, backstage brawls, gameplay tweaks and Goldberg. - The Shoot Interview, as FSM explores the man, the myth, and the legend that is Sean Oliver, and his incredible work with Kayfabe Commentaries. - Michael Bisping, who has captained the UFC’s European expansion and brought gold back to Great Britain. FSM puts to paper the story of “The Count”. - The F.A Cup Final Day tradition, as FSM relives the history of the shows, and analyses just how the programmes faired on television against the football. - Speaking of World of Sport, in this month’s Training Ground interview, FSM talks to UK veteran Frankie Sloan, who’s seen and done it all in the sport. 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 memories of the impression that pro wrestling theme songs left on him; in the wake of the Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Orton match at SummerSlam, Jim Cornette lets rip on the lunacy of WWE working its own wrestlers; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis explains how his wrestling career has changed as a father, as it now surely also will for Davey Richards and Angelina Love, to name but two grapplers. The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribeUpon subscribing for 12 issues as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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 wants to bring you the stories you want to read. We'll do our best to turn any 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Issue 138 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - Dean Ambrose, as FSM explains how “The Lunatic Fringe” could have been a top player for WWE, had the promotion truly believed in him. - Becky Lynch, as almost 10 years after an in-ring accident looked to have ended her career, FSM looks back on her long road to success. - Jack Gallagher, as FSM explains the Brit’s career trajectory, and notes why he can’t fail to be a hit on Monday nights. - TNA Wrestling, as having taken in Bound For Glory live at The Impact Zone, FSM elaborates on what it said about the future of the company. - Jim Cornette, as FSM sits down with “The Louisville Lip” to chat about his UK trip, the Attitude Era, and the ways in which he’s been able to communicate with a new and ever-growing fanbase. - Manami Toyota, as FSM explores a career that changed wrestling history, not just for women, but in terms of ring work around the world. - In this month’s Training Ground interview, FSM talks to indie guru ”Brutal” Bob Evans about everything from negotiating payoffs to managing life on the road. 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 memories of discovering lucha libre as a teenager, and how that style of wrestling continues to thrill him today. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Issue 139 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - WWE’s babyfaces, as FSM argues that the promotion’s problems are due to it forgetting that the good guy should always win in the end. - The Women’s Revolution, as FSM explains why Stephanie McMahon and co. still need to put their money where their mouth is. - The squash match, as FSM reminisces with several performers from those glory days, and muses over the concept’s viability today. - In our Greetings, Grapple Fans series, FSM finds that while the World Of Sport TV show may have been Anglo-centric, there was a lot happening in the other home nations, too. - Dean Allmark, as All Star Wrestling’s top babyface offers some advice to young wrestlers in this month’s Training Ground. 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 glowing report from WhatCulture Pro Wrestling, and his thoughts on the future of the sport here; Nick “Magnus” Aldis on his recent working trip to the UK and Germany; and Rob Naylor on how the perception of female wrestlers changed over time in NXT. Our own Will Cooling also ponders what Georges St-Pierre’s continued absence from the UFC says about the company under its new ownership. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from http://www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at http://www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at http://www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Issue 140 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - The FSM 50, as we rank our Top 50 pro wrestlers of the year. - Apollo Crews, as FSM argues it is time to let his star shine on Smackdown. - ”Stone Cold” Steve Austin, as FSM suggests that he may have had his best in-ring year in 2001. - Frankie Sloan, as FSM chats to the 25-year veteran about a career that isn’t quite ready to end yet. - El Ligero, as “The World’s Busiest Wrestler” describes life on road as a UK full-timer. 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 promoting an OVW Christmas show featuring “Stone Cold” Steve Austin; Rob Naylor on pro wrestling at the Tokyo Dome, ahead of January 4’s Wrestle Kingdom; and our own Justin Henry reflects on why match outcomes have never mattered less to wrestling fans. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Issue 141 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - The FSM Reader Awards 2016, as with the FSM 50 in the books, it was time to turn the decision-making towards you, our readers. - The Alternative Review of the Year, as FSM looks back on the last 12 months from an entirely different perspective. - The Royal Rumble, as FSM argues it’s time for Vince McMahon to learn the lessons of his remarkable 1997 comeback - Matt Riddle, as FSM tries to unlock the mystery of the former UFC fighter’s brilliance at such an early stage in his career - ”Scrubber” Daly, as FSM talks to one of the formidable opponents of Big Daddy in the World Of Sport years - FSM also chats to UK veteran The Saint about the different ways in which the sport allows its competitors to tell stories in the ring. 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 importance of the finish in a pro wrestling match; Rob Naylor offers his State of the Professional Wrestling Address, summarising how various promotions have set themselves up for the year; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis wonders whether one of the most popular men in the world, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, might consider turning his attention to the White House. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Issue 142 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - The WWE UK championship tournament, as FSM outlines the plans of WWE’s heir apparent, Paul Levesque, and ponders the pros and cons of falling into line with the genre leader - Mauro Ranallo, as in what some subscribers have described as the finest article in the history of FSM, he explains the depths of his bipolar disorder, and why his goals in life reach far beyond the squared circle - Meiko Satomura, as ahead of her European debut, FSM examines why she is so revered both in and out of the ring. - British Wrestling at Wembley Arena, as FSM shows that while the sport’s cultural identity is often linked to Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena had the more memorable televised matches. - FSM also chats to Japanese superstar Kota Ibushi, as the maverick grappler offers advice to the next generation of pro wrestlers. 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 explanation of the star-rating system he popularised, and a list of his five-star matches; Rob Naylor discusses the commentary scene in WWE, and notes why even with good friends in prominent positions, pro wrestling announcing will never be like it was in the 1980s; and Jerry “The King” Lawler pens a column on how the business has changed throughout his career, and why, indeed, it may not be as different as some seem to believe. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Elliott Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Issue 143 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, we have feature-length articles on: - WrestleMania XXXIII, as FSM lets you in on everything you need to know about the week of festivities, whether you’re making the trip to Florida, or keeping it close to home. - WWE’s heavyweights, as FSM ponders why there’s been a resurgence in the division, with the big guys dominating the WrestleMania main events again. - ”Ravishing” Rick Rude, as FSM reflects on the career of one of the greatest heels of the modern era, as his Hall of Fame induction has been confirmed. - John Cox, as FSM describes the former World Of Sport star’s double-life as a pro wrestler and member of the ambulance services. - Travis Banks, as he explains to FSM the persistence required to make a full-time living in pro wrestling, especially as someone born outside the UK. All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and videogame reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette on the 25th anniversary of the first match between Jerry “The King” Lawler and Andy Kaufman; Rob Naylor on his genuine emotion as Bray Wyatt won the World championship; Nick “Magnus” Aldis on his most recent UK tour and the differences he noted with life in the U.S; and our own Alan Counihan, who makes the assertion that the last five years of New Japan Pro Wrestling has been the best in-ring period in the history of the entire sport. 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 as a UK customer, you will receive a FREE gift. Please check the above link for more details. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops, subject to an efficient postal service. Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smith and Eason 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 from www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. A free sample issue is also available at www.tinyurl.com/FSMFree, although you can also download this issue via your device’s 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. Each month, Fighting Spirit Magazine tries to take you inside the wrestling world. If there’s a subject you’d like us to cover, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM to offer your thoughts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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