Flashback Friday — page 4

Hiya, gang. Normally I do magazine recaps here, and lately I’ve been working up to the time of Wrestlemania III, one of my favorite historical wrestling events. Today I want to do something special. I’m going to share with you select reviews from Scott Keith, along with select comments from you guys, all related to the buildup to Wrestlemania III and the event itself. So let’s get busy!

Howdy gang. I’m a bit sad because I’ve got an issue of WWF Magazine coming up with Ken Patera on the cover, and I’ve already completely missed the boat on the Pateramania that hit this blog last week. How was I supposed to know he was going to be the it boy? Anyway, time to pull out your Hulkamania merch, because this week, we look back at the 1987 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press on the eve of Wrestlemania III and sold $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring Hulk and Andre, this issue illustrates a wrestling company “peaking at the right time,” as they say in the biz. Let’s jump in.

This week, we look back at the 1987 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press at the beginning of the year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring the Randy Savage, this issue has something significant missing. I’ll reveal exactly what at the end, but first, let’s jump into the danger zone.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in November of that year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring the Roddy Piper, we’re teased with stories about Piper, Hogan, The Big Event, and more. Plus, the magazine coins the name of a famous finishing maneuver. Let’s get rowdy.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in September of that year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring the lovely Miss Elizabeth, we’re teased with stories about Liz, Billy Graham, and Piper vs. Muraco. Let’s dig in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press in early July and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $2.75 in Canada. With a cover featuring The British Bulldogs, we’re teased with stories about Lance Von Erich, The Four Horsemen, and Stan Hansen. We also have some late breaking news regarding a title change and a heel turn. Let’s jump in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in July of that year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring King Kong Bundy, we’re teased with stories about Adrian Adonis, Hulk Hogan, and martial arts. So let’s make like Haku and kick this one off.

Normally I do a Friday blog post where I recap old wrestling magazines. This week, I have to change things up because I’m finishing up a book. So here is some temporary filler: wrestling ratings from the past!

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press in early June and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $2.75 in Canada. With a cover featuring Nikita Koloff, we’re also teased stories about Randy Savage and Buddy Landell. So let’s make like Jake and slither in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Inside Wrestling that went to press on April 30 and sold for $1.75 in the U.S and $2.25 in Canada. And there’s a lot to cover here in the wake of Wrestlemania 2, The Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, and WrestleRock 86. So let’s make like Buck Zumhofe and… ah… let’s just jump in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in April of that year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring some impressive artwork, we’re teased with coverage of Wrestlemania 2 and stories about signs, the Slammy Awards, and Terry Funk. So let’s Hulk up and jump in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press right as Wrestlemania 2 was going on and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $2.75 in Canada. With a cover featuring Randy Savage, we’re also teased stories about Lex Lugar vs. Harley Race and why Tully Blanchard vs. Ric Flair will never happen. So let’s make like Macho Man and jump into the danger zone. Oh yeah!

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Inside Wrestling that went to press on March 26 and sold for $1.75 in the U.S and $2.25 in Canada. And this time, we’re celebrating AMERICA with an All-American special issue! Let’s put on our MAGA hats and dig in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press on March 7 and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $2.75 in Canada. With a cover featuring The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, we’re also teased with a story about Scott Hall & Curt Hennig, who are said to be perfect. (And perhaps oozing machismo too.) Meanwhile, World Class drops a bombshell press release. Let’s make like Ricky and Robert and rock & roll.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in January of that year and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring Jesse “The Body” Ventura, we’re also teased with stories about Beefcake & Valentine, George Steele, and the WWF in Australia. Let’s jump in.

This week, we look back at a 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press on February 5 and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $2.75 in Canada. With a cover featuring Hulk Hogan, were teased with stories about the Chris Adams, Jim Duggan, and Scott Hall. So let’s make like JYD and thump this one out.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Inside Wrestling that went to press on January 29 and sold for $1.75 in the U.S and $2.25 in Canada. With a cover featuring Randy Savage, we’re teased with stories about the Macho Man, Stan Hansen, Lex Lugar, and Chris Adams. Plus, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express is apparently here to stay. Let’s make like Dynamite Kid and dive in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press on in late November of 1985 and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring Hulk Hogan, we’re teased with stories about Special Delivery Jones, the Hillbillies, and “The night Hulk saw red.” Let’s make like Jim Brunzell and jump in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press on November 6, 1985 and sold for $2.95 in the U.S and $3.50 in Canada. With a cover featuring Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and the Road Warriors, this is a special year-end issue celebrating 1985 wrestling and looking ahead to 1986. Let’s make like Lanny and leap in.

This week, we look back at the 1986 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press on September 4, 1985 and sold for $1.95 in the U.S and $2.25 in Canada. With a cover featuring Hulk Hogan, we’re also teased with stories about Bruiser Brody, Magnum T.A. and Greg Gagne. Let’s jump in.