Inside the Magazine

Read between the lines with Bob Colling, Jr. as he takes readers inside the highs and lows of randomly selected wrestling rags of yesteryear.

Volume #1: The Wrestler June ’95Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Q&A with Avalanche, Randy Savage get examined, Book Of Lists, Davey Boy Smith demands a title shot, Bubba Rogers is a basket case, Alex Wright has all the moves, Rotten Brothers feud in ECW
Volume #2: WWF Magazine November ’92Ric Flair wins the WWF World Championship, Battle of Titans: Six Man Blowout, Papa Shango has a curse on Bret Hart, Randy Savage greatest challenge has his manhood at stake,
Volume #3: The Wrestler October ’94Inside this edition of the Wrestler, there is focus on Bunkhouse Buck, Owen Hart is examined, The experts believe that Diesel should wrestle Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam, a look at the Undertaker having two bodies but one soul. Also, Cactus Jack isn’t afraid to lose more body parts.
Volume #4: Inside Wrestling April ’94Computer Challenge Tournament, Yokozuna wants to quit but isn’t allowed to?, Sting has a chat with Ron Simmons to figure out where his mind is at.
Volume #5: Pro Wrestling Illustrated July ’93 The magazine features an interview with WCW World Champion Vader, Bret Hart being a fighting champion, Paul Bearer losing faith in the Undertaker, and Ric Flair being in the same company as Rick Rude, which should lead to a battle, right?
Volume #6: Wrestle America September ’92It’s the first look at the Wrestle America magazine. In the magazine, the curse Papa Shango had on Ultimate Warrior is highlighted, a dream match between Bret Hart and Owen Hart, Jim Cornette in SMW, and the friendship between Nikita Koloff and Sting in WCW.
Volume #7: Inside Wrestling December ’95Highlighted in the magazine is the issues between Vader and the duo of Arn Anderson & Ric Flair. Paul Bearer tried to recruit Kama to join the Undertaker? The Ultimate Warrior is coming for Renegade? The Gangstas invade Public Enemy’s turf and much more!
Volume #8: Pro Wrestling Illustrated May ’96The Giant goes to Japan to make himself better, Dan Severn is featured in a sit-down interview, Goldust a disgrace to wrestling?, Jeff Jarrett on a search for a stable, and the feud between Tommy Dreamer and Raven might cut both their lives short.
Volume #9: The Wrestler June ’97Sid Vicious helps out Shawn Michaels, The Giant defends the honor of WCW but gets embarrassed, Owen Hart threatens to quit the WWF!, Plus an interview with ECW World Champion Raven and much more!
Volume #10: WWF Magazine November ’91A feature story on the mild mannered Sid Justice, the real World Champion Ric Flair and the wedding between Randy Savage and Elizabeth. Big Bossman is interviewed about IRS. Plus, Sgt. Slaughter career is in limbo and his former allies are turning their back on him while the US isn’t so keen on the idea of welcoming him back.
Volume #11: The Wrestler December ’97Top Ten in WWF takes on the top ten in WCW with the writers voting on who’d win. Plus, Eddy Guerrero may broken apart the Guerrero family forever. Brian Christopher sits down for a Q&A. Plus, much more!
Volume #12: The Wrestler Winter ’95 Inside this magazine we find out the fear that is preventing the Steiner Brothers from competing in WCW or WWF. A preview for a match between Sting and Hulk Hogan that WILL HAPPEN! Plus, Dr. Yankeem bringing the Undertaker back from dead and the Heavenly Bodies having a bone to pick with Jim Cornette over the WWF Tag Team Championships. All that plus the usual good stuff from the Wrestler! Lets check it out!
Volume #13: Inside Wrestling June ’92In the next installment of Inside The Magazine, I take a look at the June ’92 edition of Inside Wrestling. Undertaker turning on Jake Roberts and the impact of that is heavily discussed. Harley Race forming his own stable of men similar to the Dangerous Alliance, IRS and Ted DiBiase winning the tag titles, Sting shares his thoughts on his WCW World Championship victory. Plus, who will be the first megastar in the post-Hogan era? Marcus Alexander Bagwell sits down for an interview in Hotseat. Tony Atlas is sick of WWF castoffs and lastly there is a one on one interview between the Patriot and the Dark Patriot.
Volume #14: WWF Magazine January 1993 Mr. Perfect has joined forces with Randy Savage and has a plan for his future. Headshrinkers are subject to a personality profile. Shawn Michaels wins the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Sgt. Slaughter is law and order in the WWF. Nailz and the Undertaker are headed towards a huge confrontation. Plus, much more!
Volume #15: PWI September ’97The fifteenth edition of the series highlights the September ’97 Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine. Lets take a look.
Volume #16: WWF Magazine July ’92Fallout from WrestleMania VIII continues in this edition of WWE Magazine. Shawn Michaels and Sensational sit down for an interview. Papa Shango’s curse on Ultimate Warrior is highlighted. Plus, the Legion of Doom and Beverly Brothers have developed a hatred for each other due to their different upbringings.
Volume #17: WCW Magazine May 2000It’s the first time looking at a WCW magazine, and boy, it’s a long one. There’s some interesting information throughout and plenty of material.
Volume #18: WWF RAW Magazine Winter ’97Hopefully, you like Vic Venom (Vince Russo). He’s in this quite a bit. The hype for the USA vs. Canada feud is heavily featured. Plus, Ahmed Johnson gives us an in-depth look at gang life and what it’s all about. The feud between Mankind and Hunter Hearst Helmsley is highlighted, as well. All that and more!
Volume #19: The Wrestler February ’95Honky Tonk Man sits down for a Q&A. Paul E. Dangerously won’t let Sabu commit suicide in the ring. Arnold Skaaland may have found a man to get revenge on Bob Backlund for a recent attack. Vader should fear Hulk Hogan. The Patriot might not be able to team with Marcus Alexander Bagwell. The Undertaker visited USWA to take on Sid Vicious. All that plus many more features in this edition of Inside The Magazine!
Volume #20: WWF Magazine September ’93 In this edition of Inside The Magazine, WWF Magazine from September 1993 is looked at. In the magazine, Shawn Michaels goes on a date with Rhonda Shear. The Steiner Brothers won the tag titles twice in five days against Money Inc. Crush sits down for an interview. Also, the WWF responds to Billy Graham and his claims.. and boy does it get ugly. All that and more!
Volume #21: Wrestle America April 1993Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas don’t like the criticism they’ve gotten in WCW. Dustin Rhodes is bummed about Barry Windham turning on him. Does Randy Savage need a break from wrestling? Being a smaller wrestler is in instead of being a larger than life persona. Kevin Sullivan recent attacks and blood feud with Brian Lee in SMW. All this plus much more in the magazine!
Volume #22: PWI February 1995Let’s take a look inside Pro Wrestling Illustrated February 1995, shall we?
Volume #23: The Wrestler February 1991Take a look at what was inside the Wrestler February 1991 magazine! Includes the master plan to get the NWA World Championship off of Sting at Halloween Havoc!
Volume #24: WCW Magazine March 2001In this edition of Inside the Magazine, I look at the March 2001 publication of WCW Magazine. Eric Bischoff goes in-depth about his plans for WCW upon acquiring the company. Glacier is coming back to WCW, but with a twist. Johnny The Bull recovering from injury. Getting to know Leia Meow and her difficult childhood. All this and more!
Volume #25: PWI August 1993Missy Hyatt sits down for Press Conference. WCW invades New York to mixed results. The real winners and losers from WrestleMania IX. Does Van Hammer have what it takes to win the NWA World Title? The South rising up against Dirty White Boy. Will Lex Luger and Mr. Hughes feud or be friends? And, the first ever PWI Poll! All this and more!
Volume #26: PWI June 1991In this edition of Inside The Magazine, I look at the June 1991 Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Ric Flair has been giving bonuses out to his teammates and one man is getting quite a bit more than the rest. Hulk Hogan visits Fort Bragg. Cactus Jack is a danger to himself. Is there going to be a clash between Ron Simmons and Butch Reed? Scott Steiner sits down for Press Conference. All this and much more!
Volume #27: The Wrestler April 1993Brian Christopher sits down for Q&A. Can Tatanka break the curse of Chief Jay Strongbow? Is Ricky Steamboat getting greedy? Is Razor Ramon a bum if he doesn’t win the WWF World Title by April? What’s in and what’s out in pro wrestling? Find out all this information and more in the Wrestler from April 1993!
Volume #28: Wrestling 92 Summer 1992Bruce Prichard sits down for an interview in the Crossfire section. Nikita Koloff talks about his return to WCW. Jimmy Hart has spent some money to protect Money Inc. Sting is out for revenge on Rick Rude. Cactus Jack and Abdullah have a bizarre partnership. All this and much more in this magazine!
Volume #29: WWF Magazine July 1993In this magazine, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer sit down for an interview regarding Giant Gonzalez. Jim Ross has his career highlighted prior to joining the WWF. Tatanka looks to figure out a way to get the better of Bam-Bam Bigelow. Money Inc. may have been uncovered as being crooks! Lex Luger has a deadly forearm and Bret Hart may be next to feel it. Speaking of Bret Hart, what if he wrestled Hulk Hogan, how would that play out? All this and much more is written about!
Volume #30: The Wrestler January 1997Ted DiBiase sits down for a Q&A regarding his association with the New World Order. Hulk Hogan could buy WCW? The Undertaker may have lost Paul Bearer, but could that have been a good thing for his career? New Jack heads to ICW to battle Bruiser Bedlam, but what is more extreme, ECW or ICW? Also, Owen Hart and British Bulldog nearly had their team ruined, but battling in a singles match actually brought them closer. All this and much more inside the magazine!
Volume #31: The Wrestler July 1988Vince McMahon takes part in a Q&A. Kevin Sullivan appears to have brainwashed Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham is pissed. Can the Fantastics replace the Rock N’ Roll Express in the NWA? Bad Company could be the tag team of 1988. Has Hulk Hogan turned into a rule breaker? Is there any help out there that could save Tommy Rich from himself? All this and more inside the magazine!
Volume #32: PWI December 1991Everything in the magazine that isn’t the PWI 500 rankings is covered!
Volume #33: Sports Review Wrestling September 1995The OJ Simpson trial, but if wrestlers were playing the part!
Volume #34: PWI November 1997Focus on Jeff Jarrett & Debra relationship, Psycho Sid Press Conference, PWI plan to prevent Armageddon between WCW & WWF.
Volume #35: WrestleAmerica December 1993Rick Rude has bigger plans than Dustin Rhodes, Cactus Jack may cripple himself, Can IRS make it on his own?, Lex Luger proving he’s changed his ways for good in the WWF.
Volume #36: The Wrestler February 1993Terry Taylor Q&A, Sgt. Slaughter the most feared man in WWF, WWF World Champion Bret Hart’s five most dangerous opponents, Will Bob Backlund have a similar comeback as George Foreman?
Volume #37: PWI February 1996Hulk Hogan’s X-Files Unsealed, Press Conference with Steve Austin, Focus on Gangstas & Public Enemy feud in ECW
Volume #38: The Wrestler June 1993Ric Flair Q&A, Giant Gonzales’ former confidant speaks out, Hulk Hogan coild beat Bret Hart with his eyes close, Kerry Von Erich suicide coverage
Volume #39: The Wrestler May 1993Jim Cornette Q&A, Brian Christopher & Jeff Jarrett feud spotlight, Yokozuna, Comparing Lex Luger & Mr. Perfect, Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham feud
Volume #40: The Wrestler April 1996DiBiase tries to avoid being a bust as a manager in the WWF. All the top stars in WCW can’t get along. Diesel might have crossed the wrong guy in the WWF. Diamond Dallas Page was one fear and it has to do with his past as a manager.
Volume #41: Inside Wrestling August 1985In the magazine, Larry Zbyszko feuds with Tonga Kid. Why was WrestleMania both successful and unsuccessful. Baby Doll has her first interview in any wrestling publication regarding her relationship with Tully Blanchard. Gary Hart is obsessed with ending Chris Adams career.
Volume #42: Inside Wrestling August 1992Brian Christopher’s bad attitude works for him, Why doesn’t Johnny B. Badd fear Cactus Jack?, Paul Ellering and the LOD
Volume #43: PWI June 1986Tully Blanchard & Dusty Rhodes feud, Scott Hall Press Conference, Jim Duggan the most underrated superstar, Chris Adams being blinded
Volume #44: Inside Wrestling May 1989Terry Taylor back on his own, Hulk Hogan loves Elizabeth.. like a sister, Ricky Morton doesn’t care about the fans
Volume #45: PWI April 1994Shawn Michaels wants Razor Ramon, Kevin Von Erich Press Conference, Secret meeting between Ric Flair & Hulk Hogan, The story Rick Rude doesn’t want people to read
Volume #46: Inside Wrestling March 1999Billy Kidman would forgive Raven if… , X-Pac needs to compete in Europe?! Japan gives Scott Norton what the NWO won’t.. respect!, Shane McMahon still resents his father!
Volume #47: Wrestling Superstars Summer 1994Where do Vader & Harley Race go from here?, Hawk & Sasaki causing a LOD reunion to not happen?!, 10 Wrestlers Who Are An Embarrassment,
Volume #48: Wrestling Fury December 1992Demolition Derby, Wrestling’s Sexiest Men, Pump It Up With High Energy, Young Lions of WCW, Wrestling’s Rising Stars, Eddie Gilbert: The Crown Prince Of Evil, Bobby Eaton needs to leave the Alliance, Brad Armstrong close to the brass ring
Volume #49: Inside Wrestling February 1993Holiday wish list, SMW spotlight, Jimmy Hart tendency to screw over his clients, Cactus Jack interview and more!

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