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JUNE 1989 BACK ISSUE SET (20 Years Ago): Three back issues with news, results, columns, more - just posted as PDFs
Jun 30, 2009 - 3:58:56 PM |
The latest three Torch Newsletter "20 Years Ago" back issues from June 1989 have just been converted to PDF format and is now available to Torch VIP Members in the "Access Torch Archives" section. VIP members can access the complete Torch Back issues by clicking here, or just click on the VIP Feature Jump Menu and select 1989 Torch Back Issues. The following are the summaries of the three issues just published...
Pro Wrestling Torch #044 - Cover Dated June 1, 1989: This issue leads with the Torch Newsbreakers headlines on Dusty Rhodes and Barry Darsow arriving in the WWF, Tom Zenk quitting the AWA again, and more... The Hot News by Wade Keller features the "secret story" on Roddy Piper's WWF job campaign... Page 2 features Keller's introduction to the newsletter and Reader Rhetoric letters... Page 3 features Ringside Beat arena reports from the NWA in Philly, the WWF in L.A., and the CWA in Nashville... Pages 4 and 5 features the News & Analysis section, plus a video review of WWF releases and Quotebook... Pages 6 and 7 feature columns by Mick Karch, Ray Whebbe, and Bill Kunkel (including his comics)... Page 8 includes another column and The Wrestling Pollster on whether there is an "oversaturation of PPVs in pro wrestling"...
Pro Wrestling Torch #045 - Cover Dated June 15, 1989: This issue leads with the Torch Newsbreakers headlines Lex Luger beating Michael Hayes for the U.S. Title, Tom Zenk signing with the NWA, Barry Windham's WWF role, and the introductions of Scott Hall and Brian Pillman in WCW... Wade Keller's "Hot News" satire includes news on TBA's commitment to WCW... Page 2 features Keller's newsletter intro and reader letters... Page 3 features Ringside Beat arena reports from the NWA in Denver and the NWA in Kansas City with Luger vs. Hayes headlining each night, plus a comic... Pages 4 and 5 feature the News & Analysis report, Quotebook, and Ray Whebbe's Character Sketch... Pages 6 and 7 feature columns by Wade Keller, Jeff Steele, and Mr. Mike... Page 8 ends with a couple special columns and comic...
Pro Wrestling Torch #046 - Cover Dated June 29, 1989: This issue leads with the Torch Newsbreakers headlines on Lex Luger turning heel, the Freebirds title win, Tommy Rich joining the NWA, John Studd quitting teh WWF, and more... Wade Keller's "Hot News" satire on David Crockett's new role... Page 2 features Keller's newsletter introduction and reader letters plus a Bill Kunkel comic... Page 3 features Ringside Beat arena reports including Wade Keller's report on Wrestle For Shelter in Minneapolis, plus the AWA and CWA, plus another comic... Pages 4 and 5 features the News & Analysis coverage, a video review, and Quotebook... Pages 6, 7, and 8 feature columns by Mick Karch, Ray Whebbe, Bill Kunkel, and The Random Marc, plus the Wrestling Pollster on whether Ric Flair will be successful as a babyface in the NWA, plus another Kunkel comic...
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