Fighting Spirit Magazine Issue 88

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 88 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has features on:

- CM Punk's remarkable year as WWE champion, and how long he can retain the title

- FSM chats to former World heavyweight champion Edge about his career, and the difficulties of retiring young

- Pro wrestling has garnered a reputation for bad taste down the years, but how did that occur, and is it justified?

- With the recent debut of British Bootcamp, FSM goes behind the scenes on the participants, as well as what they can offer the competition, and Impact Wrestling

- In one of the most remarkable articles in FSM history, the ex-wife of The Dynamite Kid, Michelle Billington, writes a personal account of their life together, and what the man himself was truly like. This articles features a level of detail you won't find in any other document on The Dynamite Kid – even his own autobiography

- Lauded by famed wrestlers the world over, FSM's monthly foray into the personalities of classic British wrestling this month leads us to Marty Jones

- Georges St. Pierre may soon be set to face Nick Diaz, but a superfight with Anderson Silva may be the most exciting bout on the horizon. FSM examines the history of clashes between weight-classes

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. In this month's columns, Dr. Tom Prichard offers a personal appraisal of The Shield, and suggests what Ambrose, Reigns, and Rollins must do to advance in WWE; Nick Aldis (TNA's Magnus) adds to our article on British Bootcamp by offering insight into the personalities on the show; former ROH World champion Davey Richards tell us how he was inspired to become a wrestler by The Dynamite Kid; and Jim Cornette, currently on a sabbatical from Ring of Honor, tells us exactly why he felt he needed to step away from his role as Executive Producer.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe. UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service; this month's issue arrived with subscribers a full five days before the on-sale date), and will receive an extra two issues absolutely free of charge. If you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smiths and Easons are the main stockists in the UK and Ireland. For other outlets, please consider asking them to reserve your copy each month, at no extra charge.

 

For international customers, FSM is also available on iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs $2.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue with this purchase. We've had a lot of feedback about how the iPad app in particular is stunning, so please check it out if that's your preferred way of reading.

 

We hope you enjoy the content of FSM this month, and will give us some feedback either on Facebook, Twitter (@FSM_Editor), or via [email protected]. We've already heard very positive thoughts on this issue, and hope will you agree. Thank you!

[Brian Elliott]

Issue 92 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

 

In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on:

- The Shield, and how their push to the top has opened up many possibilities for 2013

- With WWE's Divas division on the back-burner recently, FSM suggests that the UK's Paige could inject life into the roster

- FSM talks to the family of “Mr Perfect” Curt Hennig, and examines the career of one of the great WWE wrestlers of all-time

- As Dustin Rhodes begins the transition from pro wrestling to acting, FSM catches up with WWE's Goldust to chat about a most fascinating career

- Taking on a statement recently made by Nigel McGuinness, FSM ponders whether pro wrestlers could be as revered as other actors, if the sport dropped any pretence of being real?

- The Wrestling With Subtitles campaign has achieved some success for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. FSM examines the challenges of being a deaf pro wrestler or fan.

- Going back to 1904, pro wrestling has had an interesting relationship with Royal Albert Hall. FSM brings you the story of the sport in this celebrated building.

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and reviews. Also, in this month's columns, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase writes about his friendship with “Mr Perfect” Curt Hennig, and how their second-generation careers paralleled in many ways. British Boot Camp star Marty Scurll reflects on the show, and promises good times ahead in his career. Following the passing of William “Paul Bearer” Moody, Jim Cornette reflects on the life of his friend, and how he would have enjoyed his WrestleMania moment. Finally, Nick “Magnus” Aldis adds to the discussion of pro wrestlers as actors, and offer his own philosophy on the sport.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe UK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM early (subject to a reliable postal service), and will receive an extra two issues absolutely free of charge. This means that with a 12-month subscription, you get 14 issues at a total cost of £29, while to purchase the same number of issues in the shops will cost £49. This is a special offer that is not expected to continue for much longer!

 

Still, if you prefer to pick up FSM at your newsagent, WH Smiths and Easons are the main stockists in the UK and Ireland. For other outlets, please consider asking them to reserve your copy each month, at no extra charge.

 

FSM is also available on iPad, iPhone, and Android. You can purchase the iPhone / iPad app here: http://tinyurl.com/FSMiPhoneiPad and the Android app here: http://tinyurl.com/PlayFSM The app costs just $2.99, but you are entitled to download a free issue with this purchase. The high-resolution screen of tablets allows for a stunning look to FSM, should this be your preferred way of reading. You can also make digital purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk.

 

Thank you for all your thoughtful feedback to FSM in recent times. We hope that we will continue to provide you with the type of content you tell us that you enjoy. If you would like to read about a particular subject in the pages of FSM, please let us know by tweeting editor Brian Elliott at FSM_Editor. Thank you!