The latest three Torch Newsletter "20 Years Ago" back issues from September 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...

#53 SUMMARY: Page 1 features "Torch Newsbreaker" headlines for the week including Arn & Tully giving their notice to the WWF, Derrick Dukes walking out on the AWA TV tapings, Paul Heyman being fired by the NWA after an argument with Ric Flair, and more. Also, "The Hot News" on Kerry Von Erich... Page 2 features Wade Keller's newsletter introduction, plus reader letters in reaction to the Verne Gagne "Torch Talk" and newsletters reviewing other newsletters... Page 3 features "Ringside Beat" arena reports on the CWA in Memphis with Jerry Lawler vs. Buddy Landell and the NWA in Richmond, Va. with Sting vs. The Great Muta on top... Pages 4-5 feature the "News & Analysis" reports on the WWF, NWA, and more, plus the "Character Sketch" mini-bio of Mick Foley and "Quotebook"... Page 6 features columns including Wade Keller's column on wrestling's influence over young fans... Pages 7-8 feature the conclusion of the "Torch Talk" with Eddie Sharkey plus a satire by "The Random Marc"...



#54 SUMMARY: Page 1 features "Torch Newsbreaker" headlines for the week including items on the Midnight Express, Terry Funk & Great Muta, Ultimate Warrior, and Tully & Arn... Also, the "Hot News" features shocking details on Halloween Havoc... Page 2 features the newsletter introduction by Wade Keller, reader letters, and a cool Torch-related newspaper clip... Page 3 features a reader report on the NWA show in Worchester headlined by Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk, Wade Keller's report on a PWA card in Fridley, Minn., and a correspondent report on the WWF at MSG headlined by Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude... Pages 4-5 feature the News & Analysis coverage of the WWF, NWA, and regionals, plus Quotebook and a video tape review... Pages 6-7 feature columns by Mick Karch, Ray Whebbe, and Bill Kunkel and comics... Page 8 features a "Torch Talk with Derrick Dukes"...



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