VIP Exclusive Features 20 Years Ago PWTorch Newsletter Back Issue (5-17-90): Ole Anderson becomes NWA booker, Flair vs. Pillman headlines at AWA's home arena, columns, comics, news
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#69 PREVIEW: The latest PWTorch Newsletter "20 Years Ago" back issues cover-dated May 17 begins Pg. 1 with the Torch Newsbreaker headlines on the new NWA booker Ole Anderson, the ties between the NWA and AWA broken off, World Class's longtime announcer quitting, Jerry Lawler's latest title win, and more... Jeff Bowdren guest writes "The Hot News" on Wade Keller and the Torch staff... Wade Keller's "BBL Editorial" evaluates the big moves of Ole Anderson being hired as NWA booker... Pg. 2 features reader letters including from Evan Ginzburg and a reaction to our early "Top Ten Draft Picks" list... Pg. 3 features "Ringside Beat" reports from Steve Sims and John Lanigan including Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman on an AWA card in Minnesota... Pgs. 4 and 5 features the "News & Analysis" of the WWF, NWA, AWA, and more, plus "Quotebook" and the debut of Bill Kunkel's "Angle Rating System"... Pgs. 6, 7, and 8 features columns by Jeff Steele, Jeff Bowdren, Mr. Mike, The Random Marc, and a guest column on Draft Picks, plus comics...
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