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It's a great idea for FSM to offer a free download of this month's issue. I hope there'll be a few former readers of PS and the WWE mag who'll give the trial issue a go. I myself haven't read either of the other two magazines for quite some time now but it's a shame to think they're stopping. I don't think wrestling fans like change.

 

Just to re-iterate the links for everyone:

iPhone/iPad: www.tinyurl.com/iTunesFSM

Android: www.tinyurl.com/PlayFSM

Kindle Fire: www.tinyurl.com/AmazonFSM

 

Just grab the app and the issue will be right there to download, for free. Thanks!

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Issue 109 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

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

- Brock Lesnar, as FSM argues the time is right for him to take the WWE World heavyweight title

- WWE's heel crisis, and why some rulebreakers have adopted babyface characteristics

- WWF photographer Tom Buchanan, who opens up about his unique experience with his peculiar brotherhood

- Ricochet, as FSM looks back on the career of the man who arguably should be starring in WWE already

- WrestleTalk TV , as Alex Shane explains his vision for the Challenge TV show

- Veteran promoter Brian Dixon, who describes how breaking in to pro wrestling at 16 was just the start of a unique career path

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes John Lister's column on the closure of Power Slam magazine; Will Cooling's assessment of Chael Sonnen's second drugs test failure; Rob Naylor on his favourite pro wrestler of all-time, Manny Fernandez; Jim Cornette's sadness at the loss of the Independence Day pro wrestling tradition; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis posts his thoughts on a number of different subjects, including whom he thinks should be involved in the new series of British Bootcamp.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribe This month, UK subscribers received their copy of FSM three days before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will receive two additional issues absolutely free. This means that instead of paying a total of £55.86 in shops, the same content is available via subscription for £35.

 

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. A free sample issue is available at www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM, although you can also download the issue via the Fighting Spirit Magazine app in the iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon app store. Another advantage of the app is that it links to many hours of relevant matches, promos, and shoot interviews that you do not get with the print edition.

 

FSM is grateful for your continued support, and is eager to print the articles that you would like to read. To make a suggestion, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

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Issue 110 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

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

- Dean Ambrose, and whether he will be allowed to out-shine Roman Reigns on WWE TV

- Prince Devitt, as FSM explains why he has the aptitude to become a jewel in the WWE crown

- Vince Russo, as FSM considers why the former WWF, WCW and TNA head writer has garnered such a reputation

- Michael Elgin, who has finally reached the summit of Ring of Honor after years of dedication, dating back to his childhood

- PROGRESS Wrestling, as FSM reviews the group's history to discover what makes it one of the world's best indies

- ”Tiny” Tom Thumb, who had a 15-year career before main-eventing World of Sport tapings as the tag partner of Big Daddy

- Art Davie, who explains his vision for the UFC, and how he brought the first such show to fruition


All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's reflections on two friends:  Ray “Big Boss Man” Traylor and SMW referee Mark Curtis; Rob Naylor on the plight of Seth Rollins in WWE developmental, as he struggled to make the main roster; and Nick “Magnus” Aldis, who offers his thoughts on the recent high-profile court case involving Jesse Ventura.

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website. This month, UK subscribers received their copy of FSM three days before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will receive two additional issues absolutely free. This means that instead of paying a total of £55.86 in shops, the same content is available via subscription for £35.

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. A free sample issue is available at www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM, although you can also download the issue via the Fighting Spirit Magazine app in the iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon app store. Another advantage of the app is that it links to many hours of relevant matches, promos, and shoot interviews that you do not get with the print edition.

FSM is grateful for your continued support, and is eager to print the articles that you would like to read. To make a suggestion, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

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Issue 111 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

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

- The WWE Network, as FSM helps UK viewers find the best shows to watch from the impressive archives

- Drew Galloway, as the Scottish grappler talks about his experiences in the U.S, and how they continue to drive him to be the best

- The Great Muta, as TNA collaborates with his Wrestle-1 promotion at Bound For Glory

- Pete Roberts, who remains one of the most respected wrestlers of the World Of Sport era

- Pro wrestling in the movies, as FSM ponders why the silver screen has not always cast a positive light on pro wrestling

- WWE 2K15, as FSM discovers that 2K Sports is putting the sport back into sports entertainment

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Jim Cornette's memories of how pro wrestling television was made in the days before scripts; Rob Naylor offers first-hand experience on the old FCW developmental system; and with Bound For Glory on the horizon, Nick “Magnus” Aldis considers the Japanese grapplers that he enjoys watching to this day.

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: UK subscribers receive their copy before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, also receive two additional issues absolutely free. This means that instead of paying a total of £55.86 in shops, the same content is available via subscription for £35.

 

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. A free sample issue is available at www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM, although you can also download the issue via the Fighting Spirit Magazine app in the iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon app store. Another advantage of the app is that it links to many hours of relevant matches, promos, and shoot interviews that you do not get with the print edition.

 

FSM is grateful for your continued support, and is eager to print the articles that you would like to read. To make a suggestion, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

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111 already. I've only just finished reading 108! It was very good though. Some columns and sections I could live without but the quality is higher even than the last time I bought it a couple of years ago.

 

Shame WWE have screwed you on that Network article!

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Missed the new issue plug while the forum was down. There's some good shit this month (issue 112).

 

 

 

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

- ”Stone Cold” Steve Austin, as FSM ponders what a return to the ring would mean for both “The Rattlesnake” and WWE
- Alberto Del Rio, whose explosive interview delves into topics such as racism in WWE, the dwindling pay-offs, and how he feels he's better off working for AAA
- Natalya, as FSM explores how WWE has missed out on this generation’s finest female all-rounder
- The history of WWE in the UK, as FSM recalls some of the most memorable – and infamous – moments from the group's transatlantic trips
- Preston City Wrestling, as FSM discovers the philosophy behind the uber-popular promotion
- Gary Steele, as FSM documents the incredible moment that the British star became NWA World heavyweight champion

- Rip Rogers in The Training Ground

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Nick “Magnus” Aldis' column on the three clichés that independent promoters must be sure to avoid, while Jim Cornette takes us on a trip across the USA, on what was a busy month for “The Louisville Lip”. Former NXT Creative Assistant Rob Naylor also completes his two-part article on the changes that saw devleopmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling become NXT, under the watchful eye of Paul “Triple-H” Levesque.

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 before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will receive the new, revised book “The Death of WCW” absolutely free. 

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone and tablet, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone; you can either download it from your app store, or do so from http://www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. To try before you buy, you can also download a FREE SAMPLE ISSUE. You can also make digital or print purchases directly fromwww.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

FSM is very grateful for you feedback, and would like to hear about what you would like to read in a future issue. To make a suggestion, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

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I've been downloading a few of these recently, and the improvement is massive. Congrats. As an aside, I thought Nick Aldis' article on Jesse Ventura last month was a very good read. Quite brave, but then that's good journalism, right?

 

Glad you're enjoying the back issues.

 

It's good to do something different now and again! :)

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Issue 113 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

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

- Sting, as FSM looks at what the interest in the former WCW World champion tells us about both him and the current state of pro wrestling.

- Chris Jericho, as the Fozzy lead singer and future WWE Hall of Famer explains how pro wrestlers could learn from the great front-men of rock’n’roll.

- Rockstar Spud, who talks to FSM about his early career, his wrestling education in the U.S, and why he loves working for TNA

- Magnus, who, in a period of change for TNA, sits down for a conversation about his past, present and future

- Lucha Underground, as FSM examines AAA’s peak of 20 years ago, and ponders whether its new TV show can put the spotlight back on Mexico

- Brian Maxine, as FSM gets the lowdown on Goldbelt’s life in pro wrestling and entertainment.

- Championship belts, as FSM delves into the history and significance of
the physical belt itself.

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Rob Naylor's column on one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all-time, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, while Jim Cornette recalls the amazing presence of the late Ox Baker.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribeUK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will receive two additional issues absolute free.

 

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone and tablet, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone; you can either download it from your app store, or do so from http://www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. To try before you buy, you can also download a FREE SAMPLE ISSUE. You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

We'd love to hear more about what you would like to read in a future issue. To make a suggestion or leave any other feedback, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

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Issue 113 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available!

 

sdE2Wb9.jpg

 

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

- Sting, as FSM looks at what the interest in the former WCW World champion tells us about both him and the current state of pro wrestling.

- Chris Jericho, as the Fozzy lead singer and future WWE Hall of Famer explains how pro wrestlers could learn from the great front-men of rock’n’roll.

- Rockstar Spud, who talks to FSM about his early career, his wrestling education in the U.S, and why he loves working for TNA

- Magnus, who, in a period of change for TNA, sits down for a conversation about his past, present and future

- Lucha Underground, as FSM examines AAA’s peak of 20 years ago, and ponders whether its new TV show can put the spotlight back on Mexico

- Brian Maxine, as FSM gets the lowdown on Goldbelt’s life in pro wrestling and entertainment.

- Championship belts, as FSM delves into the history and significance of

the physical belt itself.

 

All of this, plus our usual news, PPV and TV reports, and DVD and book reviews. This month's issue also includes Rob Naylor's column on one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all-time, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, while Jim Cornette recalls the amazing presence of the late Ox Baker.

 

The cheapest and easiest way to subscribe to FSM is via our website, here: http://www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk/magazine/subscribeUK subscribers will receive their copy of FSM before the shops (subject to a reliable postal service), and upon subscribing for 12 issues, will receive two additional issues absolute free.

 

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 PC/Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone and tablet, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone; you can either download it from your app store, or do so from http://www.tinyurl.com/PocketFSM. To try before you buy, you can also download a FREE SAMPLE ISSUE. You can also make digital or print purchases directly from www.FightingSpiritMagazine.co.uk .

 

We'd love to hear more about what you would like to read in a future issue. To make a suggestion or leave any other feedback, please tweet editor Brian Elliott at @FSM_Editor or visit our Facebook discussion forum at www.tinyurl.com/JoinFSM

 

 

 

Great read this month :D

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First issue of my subscription and I'm enjoying it so far. I, too, could do without the computer game coverage - at least at that length - and I'd also prefer no MMA stuff. However, I'm not naive enough to not realise that it probably helps pay bills. What you do get, aside from those things, is more than good enough to warrant the cover price.

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Every month I have a struggle to download this. My pocketmag account doesn't recognise my email address then when I try to re register it says email already used so I am stuck in a loop there and I can't sync across kindle and Android. Now the new issue appears on the App on Kindle for a split second and then is replaced by the free sample which I already have. I literally now have no idea how to download it.

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