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Articles by J.W. Braun — page 4

Flashback Friday: PWI October 1986

28th January 2022 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: Inside Wrestling August 1986

21st January 2022 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine June 1986

14th January 2022 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: PWI August 1986

7th January 2022 by J.W. Braun

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!

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Flashback Friday: Inside Wrestling July 1986

31st December 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: PWI July 1986

24th December 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine April 1986

17th December 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: PWI June 1986

10th December 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: Inside Wrestling May 1986

3rd December 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine February 1986

26th November 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: PWI March 1986

19th November 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: PWI January 1986

12th November 2021 by J.W. Braun

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.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine December 1985

5th November 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at a 1985 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in November and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring an illustration of Roddy Piper, we’re teased with stories about Roddy, Corporal Kirchner, and The Wrestling Album. Let’s tango!

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine October 1985

29th October 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at a 1985 issue of WWF Magazine that went to press in September and sold for $2.25 in the U.S and $3.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring Ricky Steamboat, we’re also teased with stories about The Killer Bees, NBC, the WWF managers, and some dude named Randy Savage. Let’s jump in.

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Flashback Friday: Inside Wrestling November 1985

22nd October 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at a 1985 issue of Inside Wrestling that went to press on July 30 and sold for $1.75 in the U.S. and $2.00 in Canada. With a cover featuring Kabuki vs. Chris Adams, we’re also teased with stories about Ricky Steamboat, Magnum T.A., Jim Cornette, and the Freebirds. Let’s boogie.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine August 1985

15th October 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at the August/September 1985 issue of WWF Magazine featuring Cyndi Lauper that sold for $2.25 in the U.S. and $3.00 in Canada. Let’s jump in.

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Flashback Friday: PWI September 1985

8th October 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at the 1985 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated that went to press on May 8 and sold for $1.95 in the U.S. With a cover featuring Magnum T.A., we’re also teased with stories about Kerry Von Erich and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Let’s jump in.

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Flashback Friday: PWI August 1985

1st October 2021 by J.W. Braun

This week, we look back at a summer 1985 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated which went to press shortly after the inaugural Wrestlemania and sold for $1.95 in the U.S. With a cover featuring the Von Erichs, we’re also teased with stories about Sgt. Slaughter and the Tonga Kid. Let’s dig in.

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Flashback Friday: WWF Magazine, April 1985

24th September 2021 by J.W. Braun
WWF Magazine

Today we look back at a time just before the inaugural Wrestlemania, where WWF Magazine teases us with headlines about Hillbilly Jim, Roddy Piper, Butcher Vachon, Windham & Rotundo, Hulk Hogan, and Don Muraco. Let’s dig in.

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