TWP MAGAZINE #20 NOW AVAILABLE!



WWE Legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin speaks to The Wrestling Press

In this month's edition of free online magazine 'The Wrestling Press' WWE legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin discusses his acting career and his ideal opponent if he returned to WWE.

Here’s what he had to say:

On wrestling CM Punk: "So yeah I hear the stories, if the stars aligned and all things worked out to benefit us all I’d say that he is the guy I’d pick to face. I could get another match out of this carcass of mine sure.”

On filming a comedy: “Comedy, no one has asked really, I have a script in progress, kind of a spoof of the action genre and I do want to do that.”

On his new DVD: “Looking back like that lets you see things you would change if you could go back. Early in my career I was in Ric Flair mode… I was really treading water for a time.”

On Tough Enough 2: “I hear there will be a second series, I’d say there’s a 95% chance of it right now. I really did enjoy doing it.”

TWP also has interviews with TNA Champ Bobby Roode and Japanese sensation Dick Togo. As well as many other original features, such as; Survivor Series, the forgotten PPV – Home Town Pride (how lack of territories have killed the fans passion) – Star Ratings debate – Super Dragon returns to PWG – The Impact of DG:UK – First ever SMASH champion (Exlusive!) – and much, much more.

You can read the flash version directly at http://tinyurl.com/cxk7wzn

OR download the PDF at http://tinyurl.com/5tkju5j

TWP Issue 20 contents:

* STEVE AUSTIN
SCSA talks Punk, acting and Tough Enough
* SURVIVOR SERIES
The Forgotten Pay-Per-View
* BLONDE AMBITION
Props to the Ziggler
* HOME TOWN PRIDE
Yearning for territories of old
* BOBBY HEENAN BIOGRAPHY
History of The Brain
* THIS MONTH IN WRESTLING HISTORY
Enter the Deadman
* WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Kevin Sullivan
* A CYNICAL MIND
Protecting the talent
* BOBBY ROODE
A few words with the champ
* HOTSHOTTING OF THE WORLD TITLE
Tag, you’re it!
* THE (NON) IMPORTANCE OF ENTRANCE MUSIC
Beyond the smoke and mirrors
* ARE STAR-RATINGS KILLING WRESTLING JOURNALISM?
Everyone’s a critic!­­­­
* SUPER DRAGON
The return to PWG
* IS SBG RUINING RING OF HONOR’S REPUTATION?
Davey Richards tug-o-war
* DICK TOGO INTERVIEW
The retirement tour
* 4FW REVIEW
Up close and personal
* THE IMPACT OF DG:UK
A phenomenal success
* STARBUCK COLUMN
First SMASH champion in history
* REVIEWS
>> WWE 12
>> Jim Cornette, Timeline history of WWE 1997
>> ROH Death Before Dishonor IX
* THE WOLFE PIT
Long term champs a thing of the past

Nick Bockwinkel is legend, I'l read this in the week. Great work on gettng an interview wth him.

Phil Austin actually phoned Mr Bockwinkel as part of an AWA project for FSM magazine. The interview didn't get used and thankfully Phil sent it to me. Hope you enjoy it.

I love it when people on the internet talk about wrestlers of whom I have never seen so much as a single match of. It makes me feel much cooler and less nerdy. Rock on harrrd!

You're posting on an internet wrestling forum. I don't think it's going to make you that much cooler.

It's not like Nick Bockwinkel matches are hard to find either, or he's some semi-obscure wrestler like "California Hippie" Mike Boyette. It's not like trying to find VHS of Farmer Burns or something.

Thanks. I'll read and send feedback over the next few days.

You've never seen Bockwinkel vs. Lawler or Bockwinkel vs. Hennig?

Just a quick request, if anyone has had time to read through this I'd be interested in any feedback, good or bad. Balance of content OK? Anything missing that you'd like to see in there? Will you bother checking out future issues? etc.

Thanks.

Just a slight correction regarding the Nick Bockwinkel piece-a portion of that interview did get used in the AWA piece many moons ago in FSM back long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. This is the full transcript I recorded from an epic conversation with the legendary competitor (a conversation that actually continued after the taping was done as Mr Bockwinkel went on to ask me how the British wrestlers were doing these days).

I have to say that Nick Bockwinkel was one of the nicest and most gracious of wrestlers I have spoken to. To have a completely random soul phone up out of the blue and request an interview would surely have been met with far less grace by some, and I also have to thank Bill Apter for helping to set it up and allowing me to namedrop him to open the door for the interview. Another of wrestling's really good guys!

ISSUE 8 UPDATE

Quick note to mention that the next edition of TWP is coming together nicely and should be available from around 15th May.

This issue will be enhanced with video footage - further improvements will be introduced over the coming months.

As usual you'll find a broad variety of topics, such as features on Doug Williams, Randy Orton, 80's wrestling, WWE Draft, BWA Training School (UK), Jack Swagger, Evolve Wrestling, Lionheart vs Desmond Wolfe preview, Mexico's CMLL, Christopher Daniels/TNA, Germany's Eric Schwarz and much, much more. As well as several interviews and free prize giveaways.

To co-incide with the new release we'll be relaunching Facebook and encouraging TWP readers to become more involved with the magazine - sending in wrestling pictures and comments, with prizes being awarded to the best ones.

Thanks for reading!

Hey I don't no if itnwould be possible but a iPhone friendly version would be nice, either offline or something (you don't have to make a app to do that type of stuff) or get a slot in. Ebook app and don't charge for it, Thad your way to the top other than that great mag and it's FREE!!!

You can download the PDF's to a PC for offline viewing but not too sure how to go about setting up an iPhone version. Once the next issue is done and dusted, which should be tonight, then I'll look into it. Thanks for the comments.

Hey why not email me I may be able to give u hand there [email protected]

ok a few things acctually i have looked up the iphone version and there is a app coming soon which should make issuu magzines avalibel. Also pdfs dont work on your site the password or something i dont think is right anyway

All the best Keep it free!

Sean Walford

Been playing with site today which is why the PDF section was out of action.

Latest issue now available, see first post for details!

I read the piece on Orton and "The Cynic" piece on Daniels.

On a positive note, it made me hate Fighting Spirit magazine slightly less.

Wowee, you rotter.

Spot on mind. Sadly yet to see anything any better than your standard 411 column with (more) pictures.

U gits! Although actually quite glad to get some comments, even if negative.

All I can say at this point is that it's still early days and any editorial you feel is not up to par is my fault entirely, been a bit distracted lately. But will try to tidy this up in the future. Still just a fan's effort at the moment, not the professional 'Fighting Spirit' endeavour just yet!

Seriously, if you have any suggestions for future items please let me know. Even if you feel the project is a lost cause I'd still appreciate some input. Nobody's perfect, and I'm probably a bit out of the loop having spat out fanzines over a decade ago. So any hot topics you guys feel have to be included give me a nudge.

Main aim is to not just cover mainstream US stuff, but to create a platform where indy and european wrestling/wrestlers gain some extra exposure..... A nice balance of the popular and the 'niche' - a little something for everybody.

Deleted.

I was actually too harsh before, Greg. The magazine isn't my cup of tea, personally -- I only follow WWE/TNA and I find most wrestling writing (apart from bits of Power Slam, occasionally Rick Scaia's Online Onslaught, and a few members here) not to my taste. But it is very well produced, and the writing is certainly no worse than the average wrestling site. I look forward to seeing the next issue for the Lizzy Valentine stuff (never seen her wrestle, no desire to, but she's gorgeous).

Rick Scaia is fucking dreadful Pity. You're better than that.

Please refer to first post for details on latest issue.

Anybody read this latest issue? If so what did you think...

I was very happy to see the Dragon Gate section, it was a decent read and the interviews were spot on. I like the idea of featuring a UK talent in every issue too, especially those that have been around for a while and have experience in other countries.

I enjoyed it, cheers

When will the next issue be out?

See 1st post for details of latest issue.

Just been reading this I think once again it's a good read for a free magazine. I love the range of articles featured but no japanese section

Thanks. We hope to debut a Japanese section next issue. Watch this space....

TWP MAGAZINE #14 NOW AVAILABLE!



In this latest edition we have an excellent tribute to Edge, plus in-depth interviews with Jeremy Borash, Claudio Castagnoli and Ted ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Dibiase.

As usual TWP features mainstream articles on the Rock, Miz, Tough Enough and Jeff Hardy, as well as worldwide commentary on a wide-range of subjects such as the growing popularity of internet PPV’s, ECWA’s upcoming tournament, Pro Wrestling Eve, Japanese prodigy Daichi Hashimoto, UFC, reviews and a whole lot more.

WIN GREAT PRIZES: This month TWP has four top WWE DVD’s to give away, courtesy of Silvervision. See inside for full details.

You can download the magazine for free from here.... http://thewrestlingpress.com/?p=3671

TWP Issue 14 includes:

* THANK YOU EDGE
* THE MIZ: FROM AWESOME TO AWFUL
* THE ROCK ON A ROLL?
* THE OTHER WRESTLEMANIA’S
* TED DIBIASE INTERVIEW
* TOUGH ENOUGH
* JEREMY BORASH INTERVIEW
* AND I QUOTE… (wrestling promo’s)
* FILLING THE VOID: JEFF HARDY
* THE WRESTLING PRIEST: DAVID LAGANA
* DGUSA SPEARHEADS THE FUTURE OF INDY WRESTLING
* ECWA’S 15TH SUPER 8 TOURNAMENT
* DAICHI HASHIMOTO
* GREAT KNIGHTS FOR BRITANNI
* CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
* ALPHA FEMALE: DEBUT COLUMN FROM TOP FEMALE WRESTLER
* FIGHT CLUB FINLAND 2011
* ABSOLUTE ANDY
* UFC: THE YEAR AHEAD: PART TWO
* REVIEWS
o DX One Last Stand
o TLC 2010
o WWE All Stars
o Road Warriors
o Bruce Hart
o TNA Double Pack
o UFC 122 and 123
* THE WOLFE PIT: LOOKING BACK AT A 30+ YEAR CAREER

The Wrestling Press is a free monthly digital magazine covering pro wrestling from all over the world, with commentary from America, England, Mexico, Japan and Germany. Featuring many interviews, nostalgia, opinions, previews and reviews from mainstream and independent wrestling. Each issue is packed with fantastic photos, articles, videos and podcasts, with all back issues available to download at www.thewrestlingpress.com

Love this magazine!!

Even won a copy of WWE All Stars from last months mag!!

Gutted there was no lionheart column this month

Scott, thanks for your support of TWP, I hope you enjoyed last month's edition.

I can tell you that after last month's hiatus, Lionheart is back with another column in Issue 15, which is out May 28th.

The next issue of FREE online magazine The Wrestling Press will be out on May 28th and features an interview with The Rock, as he talks about his part in the new Fast and Furious movie. We also speak to Sharkboy about his recent release from TNA.

Also inside this issue.
We analyse the choices made in the recent WWE draft.
Explore what life could be like without Vince McMahon at the helm of WWE
Take a look at TNA's recent name change and detail whether a simple name change will be enough.
We look at the role iPPV has in wrestling today and much, much more...

any update seeing as it will be the 29th in 1 hour and 20 mins.

Unfortunately we're a little behind schedule. The issue will now be uploaded Sunday night. Hope you find it worth the wait.

I certainly will. The main thing i want to read about is the iPPV.

July issue is finally here and this month we have exclusive interviews with Kurt Angle and Lance Storm, as well as many great articles, such as; Life After The Miz? (What’s next for Alex Riley?) – History of King of the Ring – The Year That Changed Everything: 1996 – Leroy Kincaide interview – Divas in Distress – ROH’s new ownership and TV deal – and much, much more.

WIN GREAT PRIZES: This month TWP has two SIGNED DVD’s to give away – Adam Cole in CZW: The Rise, and The Best of Lionheart.

TWP Issue 16 includes:

* INTERVIEW WITH KURT ANGLE
* ALTERNATIVE ANGLE
* LIFE AFTER WWE: IS IT THE END OF THE WORLD?
* DIVAS IN DISTRESS
* LANCE STORM INTERVIEW
* IS THERE LIFE AFTER THE MIZ? WHAT’S NEXT FOR ALEX RILEY?
* REMEMBERING THE YEAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING: 1996
* A CYNICAL MIND: R-TRUTH
* THE ULTIMATE DRAFT
* THE WRESTLING PRIEST: KEIJI MUTOH GETS BLESSED
* WHERE ARE THEY NOW? JIMMY GARVIN
* THE ROAD TO ROYALTY: HISTORY OF KOTR
* TNA REBRAND
* THIS MONTH IN WRESTLING HISTORY: DREAMER VS RAVEN
* CAN SINCLAIR BRING ‘WRESTLING’ BACK TO TV
* THE IPPV EFFECT ON INDY WRESTLING: PART 3 – AAW WRESTLING
* THE INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WRESTLERS INTO DRAGON GATE: PAC
* LEROY KINCAIDE INTERVIEW
* NOAH EUROPEAN NAVIGATION UK REVIEWS
* LIONHEART COLUMN: THE ART OF SELLING
* STARBUCK COLUMN: GETTING INTO THE WRESTLING BUSINESS
* ALPHA FEMALE COLUMN: ON THE ROAD!
* REVIEWS
o WrestleMania XVII
o Brock Lesnar’s Book
o Turning Point / Final Resolution
o Adam Cole in CZW / The Rise
o Lionheart DVD
o PBW Maximum Impact 4
* THE WOLFE PIT: RANDY SAVAGE

Read for free at thewrestlingpress.com

New issue of FREE online magazine The Wrestling Press out now, featuring Kurt Angle! Go to www.thewrestlingpress.com

Where is the latest issue?
Hope everything is ok

Everything is fine, just that I've had a few technical problems lately and been struggling to finish the layout on this one. Apologies for the delay, it will be ready in a couple of days time. thanks.
Greg

TWP MAGAZINE #20 NOW AVAILABLE!



WWE Legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin speaks to The Wrestling Press

In this month's edition of free online magazine 'The Wrestling Press' WWE legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin discusses his acting career and his ideal opponent if he returned to WWE.

Here’s what he had to say:

On wrestling CM Punk: "So yeah I hear the stories, if the stars aligned and all things worked out to benefit us all I’d say that he is the guy I’d pick to face. I could get another match out of this carcass of mine sure.”

On filming a comedy: “Comedy, no one has asked really, I have a script in progress, kind of a spoof of the action genre and I do want to do that.”

On his new DVD: “Looking back like that lets you see things you would change if you could go back. Early in my career I was in Ric Flair mode… I was really treading water for a time.”

On Tough Enough 2: “I hear there will be a second series, I’d say there’s a 95% chance of it right now. I really did enjoy doing it.”

TWP also has interviews with TNA Champ Bobby Roode and Japanese sensation Dick Togo. As well as many other original features, such as; Survivor Series, the forgotten PPV – Home Town Pride (how lack of territories have killed the fans passion) – Star Ratings debate – Super Dragon returns to PWG – The Impact of DG:UK – First ever SMASH champion (Exlusive!) – and much, much more.

You can read the flash version directly at http://tinyurl.com/cxk7wzn

OR download the PDF at http://tinyurl.com/5tkju5j

TWP Issue 20 contents:

* STEVE AUSTIN
SCSA talks Punk, acting and Tough Enough
* SURVIVOR SERIES
The Forgotten Pay-Per-View
* BLONDE AMBITION
Props to the Ziggler
* HOME TOWN PRIDE
Yearning for territories of old
* BOBBY HEENAN BIOGRAPHY
History of The Brain
* THIS MONTH IN WRESTLING HISTORY
Enter the Deadman
* WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Kevin Sullivan
* A CYNICAL MIND
Protecting the talent
* BOBBY ROODE
A few words with the champ
* HOTSHOTTING OF THE WORLD TITLE
Tag, you’re it!
* THE (NON) IMPORTANCE OF ENTRANCE MUSIC
Beyond the smoke and mirrors
* ARE STAR-RATINGS KILLING WRESTLING JOURNALISM?
Everyone’s a critic!­­­­
* SUPER DRAGON
The return to PWG
* IS SBG RUINING RING OF HONOR’S REPUTATION?
Davey Richards tug-o-war
* DICK TOGO INTERVIEW
The retirement tour
* 4FW REVIEW
Up close and personal
* THE IMPACT OF DG:UK
A phenomenal success
* STARBUCK COLUMN
First SMASH champion in history
* REVIEWS
>> WWE 12
>> Jim Cornette, Timeline history of WWE 1997
>> ROH Death Before Dishonor IX
* THE WOLFE PIT
Long term champs a thing of the past

Soon to be released, a bumper double issue of The Wrestling Press, featuring a rare interview with "The Man That Gravity Forgot" PAC!! Plus our usual mix of great reviews, articles and competitions.

In the meantime, continue to visit the new look www.theWrestlingpress.com where we currently have an interview with CHIKARA's Mike Quackenbush, a full in depth review of North East Wrestling Society's show, NEWS @ 10 from this past Friday and much more!! So come check it out and be sure the check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WrestlingPress and our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/TheWrestlingPress!

For the ones interested in learning more about the italian wrestling scene, here is #1 of my brand new column "Made in Italy" on TheWrestlingPress.Com
Lots of exciting news this month including Dick Togo wrestling in the ICW's Ten Years Anniversary Show and the birth of a new European Promotion based in Rome.

http://thewrestlingpress.com/?p=7442


The column is also online on my site (WrestlEurope.Com) at this link: http://wrestleuropeboard.freeforumzone.leo...d=10012868&

Hi there, an edition or two back you named me as a runner up for your NOAH competition, i sent you guys an email with my details etc a while back and got no response nor no prize sent, was just wondering what is going on ??