Fighting Spirit Magazine

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 96 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Chris Jericho, and how arguably WWE's MVP of 2013 will be gone for at least the summer

- The McMahon Family, and what their past as characters on WWE television can tell us about a proposed late-summer power struggle

- SummerSlam 1998, which on its 15-year anniversary remains one of the most important and intriguing cards in WWE history

- Lex Luger, who talks to FSM about his tremendous career and a miraculous life

- Sabu, and how the nephew of The Sheik changed pro wrestling forever

- The wrestling scene in Scotland, which is arguably the hottest territory in all of Europe

- Kendo Nagasaki, who remains an enigma of professional wrestling. FSM profiles the masked man in the latest in the Greetings, Grapple Fans series.

 

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 the changes that he has seen in the in-ring style of professional wrestling down the years, and the greater risks that are taken today. Jim Cornette also writes about the legendary Jackie Fargo, who was one of the great stars of the U.S territory era, and Nick “Magnus” Aldis offers his reasons for broadening his working horizons as he simultaneously pushes forward with his career in TNA. Comedian Chris Brooker also pens a personal column about how he introduced pro wrestling to his girlfriend.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just $2.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

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.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 98 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Rob Van Dam, and how he has maintained his popularity throughout stints in ECW, TNA, and WWE

- The deficiencies in the WWE roster, and which stars of yesteryear could round out the ranks

- John Morrison, who talks to FSM about a potential return to the squared circle

- Kurt Angle, and how the Olympic champion became an elite pro wrestler

- Michinoku Pro Wrestling, and its influence on the sport, as the group get ready to tour the UK

- One of World Of Sport wrestling's great characters, Jim Breaks, in the latest in the “Greetings, Grapple Fans” series

- The heavyweights of MMA, boxing and pro wrestling, to suggest how each sport could learn from the other

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's columns, Jim Cornette wished to add his perspective on the Mid-South territory after reading John Lister's critically-acclaimed article in Issue 97. Furthermore, TNA's Nick “Magnus” Aldis does a little homework, analysing the matches of Jim Breaks from a modern perspective.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

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.

[Alan4L]

if anyone has any feedback for the M-Pro piece I'd love to hear it.

Honestly I learned loads researching for the piece, and I'd like to think there's stuff people will learn from reading it. You can get a free issue by buying the app for your iPhone/iPad (http://www.tinyurl.com/iTunesFSM) or Android (http://www.tinyurl.com/PlayFSM), and of course there's also the print edition at WHSmiths in the UK.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 99 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- The Ultimate Warrior, who speaks exclusively to FSM about Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, and his life in pro wrestling

- Hulk Hogan, whose time in TNA may have drawn to a close, with the company in worse shape than when he arrived

- AJ Lee, who has been one of the stand-out performers in WWE this year

- Antonio Cesaro, whose popularity may see him soon make a difficult babyface turn

- WWE 2K14, which has proved to be as much a history of WWE as it is a videogame

- The National Wrestling Alliance, which strangled the business with mafioso tactics in order to retain the control its governors craved

- Johnny Kidd, who was one of the young lions of World of Sport, and is still competing at 58 years of age

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's columns, Jim Cornette goes into detail about the circumstances that took him to work for the WWF in 1993. Furthermore, TNA's Nick “Magnus” Aldis spills the beans on a couple of his co-workers and their humorous escapades.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service; Issue 99 arrived with UK subscribers three working days before the shops), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99 ($2.99), but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. You can also read FSM on your desktop or laptop PC, here: www.tinyurl.com/readFSMonline The high-resolution screen of tablets and PC monitors allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

Thank you for your continued support. Please offer us your feedback by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 100 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Fighting Spirit Magazine's Top 100 wrestlers since the publication first hit the shelves

- Daniel Bryan, and how his storyline screwjob compares to real-life incidents of the past

- Damien Sandow, and how WWE must make use of his multi-faceted character

- Big Van Vader, and how he made a fearsome reputation before major runs in WCW and the WWF

- UK wrestling sensation El Ligero, who takes us on a journey into the life of a full-time British wrestler

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's columns, Jim Cornette writes about a fascinating piece of wrestling history that even he had not previously encountered, and Nick “Magnus” Aldis contrasts the comedic and the curious with stories about his time in TNA. Furthermore, the former Razor Ramon, Scott Hall, goes in-depth with his tips on how UK rookies can improve his or her skills.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

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.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 101 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- WWE's plans for 2014, including the possible return of Hulk Hogan and the February launch of the WWE network

- Goldust and Cody Rhodes, and how both men are now doing the best work of their careers

- New TNA World championMagnus, and how it's been a banner year for British grapplers

- How WWE's problems are all too often coming because they follow the culture of other genres

- The nWo Take Over Tour, and how it turned into a disaster despite the presence of Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Sean Waltman

- Mad Dog Vachon, and the incredible life he led as one of pro wrestling's greatest characters

- World of Sport legend Les Kellett, who is one of the most enigmatic performers in British wrestling history

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's columns, Jim Cornette writes about his motivation for the February trip to the UK, and Nick “Magnus” Aldis reflects on three British wrestling personalities who were vital in his development as a pro wrestler.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

Thank you for your continued support throughout 2013. If there is a feature, interview or column that you'd like to see in FSM, let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 102 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

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In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:
- Batista, and the impact that “The Animal” could have now that he has returned to WWE

- The WWF National Expansion, and how 1984 gave wrestling a glimpse of its future

- The Royal Rumble, and the fond memories that wrestling stars and members of the media have of the event

- Ryback, who gives a frank interview on why his heel character works, and the impressive goals he has set himself for 2014

- Georges St-Pierre, and the struggle to carry the burden of being a champion and drawing card in both MMA and pro wrestling

- World of Sport great Mal Sanders, who is the only person to hold two televised victories over Mick McManus

 

This month also features the results of the FSM Reader Awards 2013, with categories for both international and UK pro wrestling and MMA. Our cover shows that CM Punk took one award – but which one?

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. Also, in this month's column, Jim Cornette explains how much the battle royal means a lot to him, as it was the attraction at his first live wrestling show as a fan. Also, in a departure from his column, FSM grills Nick “Magnus” Aldis about his newly-won TNA title, the red-tape he fought to achieve it, and whether he plans to remain in TNA for the foreseeable future. “Diamond” Dallas Page is also on hand to explain what DDPYoga can do for both pro wrestlers, and those looking to improve their health and well-being.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

Thank you for your continued support. If there is a feature, interview or column that you'd like to see in FSM, let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Brian Elliott]

I would really love some feedback from DVDVR on this or any of the recent issues. Let me know what you would like to read about in the pages of FSM. Thanks!

[TerjeRUN]

Have you ever thought about reviewing old shows on a consistent basis? I loved it when Power Slam did the complete history of PPV articles for a modern and more informed look on old shows. Obviously you couldn't run the same idea, but perhaps you could review random house shows from over he year which are lucky enough to be on film. 

 

Or just an article on house show rarities? There's been enough great stuff out there on tape which has never been commercially released. I'm sure many would get a kick out of it. 

[Brian Elliott]

Have you ever thought about reviewing old shows on a consistent basis? I loved it when Power Slam did the complete history of PPV articles for a modern and more informed look on old shows. Obviously you couldn't run the same idea, but perhaps you could review random house shows from over he year which are lucky enough to be on film. 

 

Or just an article on house show rarities? There's been enough great stuff out there on tape which has never been commercially released. I'm sure many would get a kick out of it. 

 

It's not something we're considering at the moment. Other publications use these types of articles to rehash years-old material; we only want to write about the past if it's a relevant date or it regards a significant or beloved figure in the sport's history.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 103 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- Bray Wyatt, as he looks set to have a huge role at WrestleMania

- The Pay-Per-View business, and how it may be a thing of the past in the wake of the WWE Network

- UFC executive Garry Cook, who talks to FSM about the company's own streaming station, Fight Pass, and his plans to expand the UFC in Europe and beyond

- The late Mae Young, and the long-forgotten early career of one of the sport's most fascinating performers

- ECW's The Night The Line Was Crossed, which began a craze for the company that took over dedicated fans in both the US and the UK

- Ricky Knight, the father of NXT's Paige, who had a storied career in his own right, beginning at a major turning point in the UK wrestling landscape

 

In important news for non-US residents, FSM provides all the details you need to subscribe to the WWE Network on launch date in the United States – months before the service officially begins internationally.

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes two special Guest Columns. The first, by Chris Jericho, considers WWE's current direction and the curious case of Daniel Bryan, while the second, by Kurt Angle, goes into detail about his depression, substance abuse, and how his stint in rehab changed him. In his monthly column, Jim Cornette explains how pro wrestling's main revenue streams have changed down the years, and what the WWE Network means for the old stalwart, pay-per-view.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

Thank you for your continued support. If there is a feature, interview or column that you'd like to see in FSM, let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 104 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- WrestleMania, and how this year's show is the most risky since the very first

- Shawn Michaels, who talks to FSM about some of his lesser-known career highlights

- The Ultimate Warrior, as FSM digs into recently released courtroom papers to examine his relationship with Vince McMahon

- Samoa Joe, and whether TNA can change the fortunes of the floundering “Samoan Submission Machine”

- Jim Cornette, who speaks about his recent tour of the UK in a candid conversation

- Zack Sabre Jr., who continues to blaze a trail across the world as one of the UK's greatest wrestlers

- Bret Hart, who discusses the influence of the British scene on his early career, and how UK competitors fared in his home territory, Stampede Wrestling

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' monthly column, this time about how the #HandsomeVanMan crew puts in their time on the road. Also, comedian Chris Brooker writes about the incredible experience of attending WrestleMania XXV in Houston, Texas.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. FSM looks stunning on a high-resolution screen, while 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

Thank you for your continued support. If there is a feature, interview or column that you'd like to see in FSM, let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Bix]

The Warrior article is probably the best thing I've ever written.  There's never been anything like this kind of detail on the topic before and I'm not even trying to toot my own horn when I say that seeing it all laid out in their own words is completely fascinating.

 

It includes:

 

- Excerpts from Warrior's grand jury testimony.

- Extensive details on Warrior's 1991 suspension, including what led to him writing his demand letter.

- The absolute burial Vince unleashed on Warrior in the suspension letter.

- Details of everything Warrior tested positive for as part of WWE's drug testing in 1992.

- Exactly what happened with Warrior trying to buy HGH and how it got him fired.

- The customized terms of Warrior's 1996 contract.

- What exactly led to Warrior throwing a fit in '96 and walking out and who exactly may have been responsible.

- An exclusive, never before reported on development that will surprise a lot of people, which I won't spoil here. 

 

And much, much more.  It's exactly the type of thing I'd expect everyone here to love reading.

[Brian Elliott]

Here's a trailer for the new issue:

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 105 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- The Shield and its prospects, both as a group and as future singles stars

- The post-WrestleMania period, in which WWE will bring in fresh talent from NXT

- Fandango, who talks to FSM about his careers goals

- The new talent in TNA, and how they have been given the licence to develop their characters

- Spring Stampede 1999, which was arguably WCW's last great pay-per-view

- Billy Robinson, who will long remain a legend to both pro wrestlers and martial artists after his recent passing

- WCCW director Mickey Grant, who has taken his experience in pro wrestling into his own independent film-making

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' monthly column, this time questioning the label that has been attached to TNA's new talent, while Jim Cornette looks back on his time working at WrestleMania, both on-camera and behind the scenes. In a further Guest Column, Adrian “Lionheart” McCallum recounts the night he broke his neck after wrestling AJ Styles, and offers advice to anyone who steps into the ring.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. FSM looks stunning on a high-resolution screen, while 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

Thank you for your continued support. If there is a feature, interview or column that you'd like to see in FSM, let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor.

[Brian Elliott]

Pocketmags is running a 50% off Easter sale, including Fighting Spirit Magazine. If you've been thinking about subscribing, there's never been a better time to do so! This subscription will work for any of your devices, or your PC or Mac.

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[TerjeRUN]

Nice to see you took my above amazing advise of covering old shows with a current informed look with Spring Stampede 1999. When am I due a royalty for that? 

[Brian Elliott]

Nice to see you took my above amazing advise of covering old shows with a current informed look with Spring Stampede 1999. When am I due a royalty for that? 

 

Are you an FSM subscriber?

[TerjeRUN]

 

Nice to see you took my above amazing advise of covering old shows with a current informed look with Spring Stampede 1999. When am I due a royalty for that? 

 

Are you an FSM subscriber?

 

 

Nah buddy, although I do buy the magazine most months. I work around the country quite a bit and rarely know where I'm going to be two months ahead. 

[Brian Elliott]

I wasn't quite going to give you credit regarding looking back at old shows, but I was going to send you a copy to say thanks.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 106 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- Daniel Bryan, assessing his role now that he is finally WWE World heavyweight champion

- The Ultimate Warrior, as FSM explains why he remains the personification of sports entertainment

- Paige, who talks to FSM about her Divas title win, WrestleMania XXXI, and her future

- The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak, and how pro wrestling bookers have handled the end of legendary reigns

- Bully Ray, who sits down with FSM to discuss Impact Wrestling and the sport at large

- Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, who fought their most famous series of matches 25 years ago

- CZW, as FSM visits for the Best Of The Best tournament, and to talk to new WWE signing Drake Younger

- Warriors Of Wrestling, and how the New York City independent runs in the shadow of WWE

- Adrian Street, who after years of wrestling in the USA remains one of the most recognisable British grapplers of all-time

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' monthly ponderings, while Jim Cornette writes about the Flair vs. Steamboat rivalry, and his memories of the late Owen Hart. Furthermore, former NXT Creative Assistant Rob Naylor gives FSM the lowdown on an Englishman in developmental who has a huge influence on WWE talent.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. FSM looks stunning on a high-resolution screen, while 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from our website.

 

FSM appreciates your continued support, and thanks you for correspondence throughout the last month. If you'd like to get in touch, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 107 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- CM Punk, investigating his past to explain why he has now retired

- Wade Barrett, and why becoming the bearer of bad news has finally led to something good

- Stephanie McMahon-Levesque, who has become one of the most absorbing characters on WWE TV

- Layla, as she explains what she sees in her WWE future

- Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker, and their record TV rating of 15 years ago

- Eric Young, who describes what winning the TNA World title has meant to him

- Kazuchika Okada, as FSM illustrates what has made him arguably the best wrestler in the world right now

- Steve Grey, who is nearing the end of his career, but will be remembered as one of the great technicians of his generation

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' response to last month's controversial column, while Jim Cornette pens a bumper edition of his column, reflecting on the past and present of pro wrestling in St. Louis – traditionally one of the sport's greatest cities. Furthermore, former NXT Creative Assistant Rob Naylor writes about his first-hand experience of how WWE views talent on the independent scene.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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.

 

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[BurningBeard]

just want to say that the main reason I pick the mag up is for the feature articles on old British/WOS wrestlers. It was always a bit of a blackhole subject until the Wrestling Channel came on Sky in 2004 and exposure grew and your articles are great at filling in the blanks with the wrestlers I got to watch

[Brian Elliott]

just want to say that the main reason I pick the mag up is for the feature articles on old British/WOS wrestlers. It was always a bit of a blackhole subject until the Wrestling Channel came on Sky in 2004 and exposure grew and your articles are great at filling in the blanks with the wrestlers I got to watch

 

Much appreciated. It's a nice compliment we get from those in the industry, too.

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 108 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- Rusev, as WWE tweaks the narrative of the Russian heel of the 1980s

- The Usos, who have risen up the card to become one of WWE's best babyface acts

- WWE's cuts process, and what history tells us about those who are let go

- Gunner, who explains what his life was like in the Marine Corps, before his passion for pro wrestling led him to TNA

- House of Hardcore, and how the group is far more than just an ECW tribute act

- Danny Collins, who describes how breaking in to pro wrestling at 16 was just the start of a unique career path

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' column on Gunner and his five favourite in-ring opponents, while Jim Cornette tells the bizarre story of how OJ Simpson changed the course of wrestling history. Former NXT Creative Assistant Rob Naylor also writes about his new passion, SHINE Wrestling, while Will Cooling argues that Froch vs. Groves II proves the importance of boxing on pay-per-view.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will 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 and Kindle Fire. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just £1.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue of your choice with this purchase. FSM looks stunning on a high-resolution screen, while 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.

 

You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

FSM is very grateful for you feedback, and is eager to print the articles that you would like to read. To make a suggestion, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM