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Subscribers click here to read:  April 11, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A look at a historic Wrestlemania weekend, NXT Takeover

WrestleMania 32 business, the records set, legit numbers, WWE network business analysis and what the benchmarks should be given the free month gimmick.  How the weekend was much different from the year before, legit attendance, is the company more profitable than before the network, what Wall Street thought of the company after WrestleMania set records, numbers for the previous biggest shows in company history, the largest crowds in wrestling history, how badly the gate record was broken, and a rundown of the show.

Key matches, TV ratings on USA, WWE history regarding all-time greats, angles started post-WrestleMania, wrestlers debuting on the main roster as compared to those passed over, how WrestleMania is promoted compared to the past, stories related to the show and future of some of the competitors.

Match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

Rundown of the NXT show, including the value of Nakamura, NXT newcomers, match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

The background of Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones, including Cormier’s injury, Jones arrest and legal situation, Ovince Saint Preux, the interim title, and how each has gone after the other.

The career of Sting, from his start in Southern California working at a gym and being discovered, career beginnings in Memphis and Mid South, rise to prominence in WCW, TNA years and his career in WWE.

WWE scoring another court victory in a lawsuit, the nature of the suit and how WWE got the suit eliminated.

The 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter, with background notes on the previous season with a title shot at stake.

The life and career of Kris Travis, who succumbed to cancer at a young age. The career of Geoff Portz, a U.K. star who wrestled in North America for years.

Detailed looks at the ratings for all the pro wrestling and MMA shows from the past week.  We also look at what type of audience watches these shows.

Subscribers click here to read: April 11, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A look at a historic Wrestlemania weekend, NXT Takeover

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: March 1, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW ratings cause panic, Super Brawl  The biggest ratings gap between Raw and Nitro causes panic within WCW, a full rundown of WCW Super Brawl, plus tons of news.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

• Notes on Lucha Libre Elite starting on television
• Notes on the Lucha Libre Elite title tournament featuring well known names
• CMLL with another tournament
• Update on La Parka
• Update on New Japan’s biggest show since the Tokyo Dome
• Notes from New Japan’s weekend show in Tokyo
• Funaki & Suzuki form a tag team
• Notes on the business of WrestleMania weekend with the smaller promotions
• A look at the biggest matches of the weekend
• A look at matches worth seeking out to watch
• A look at the changing Evolve business with its relationship with WWE
• Also a look at the direction of the Evolve product
• A look at the ceremony for Terry Funk
• Former star dropping weight and planning a comeback
• A look at WaleMania
• Podcast One expanding its wrestling shows
• Top women stars coming to U.S. this week
• Ex-wife of pro wrestling legend writing a book
• Earliest users of entrance music
• Arrest of former TNA star
• A look at one of the oldest living wrestlers
• Former ECW star comes out of retirement to face MMA star
• Old promotion talking about restarting
• Thoughts on Lucha Underground
• More on upcoming ROH PPV shows and house show
• Notes on a new ROH signing
• Notes on the two ROH shows in Dallas
• Notes on the next TNA tapings
• More on the McGregor vs. Nate Diaz fight
• Update on UFC 200
• UFC sells out stadium show
• Story behind the sellout
• Lots of  new UFC fights
• What title fights make no sense
• Update on Yoel Romero’s suspension
• This week’s UFC show
• What UFC release tells about company mentality
• Rampage Jackson returns to fight gold medalist
• One of the all-time greats in Japan comes out of retirement for shoot bout
• Highest paid WWE performers
• How WWE fighters compare in pay with other sports stars
• More on the Hogan Gawker case
• Changes for Total Divas next season
• Notes on upcoming Raw shows
• Update on Daniel Bryan
• A.J. Styles talks TNA negotiations and what happened
• Original Mania plan
• Update on Global cruiserweight tournament and who the people involved are
• Update on Neville
• New WWE signings
• Update on Anderson & Gallows

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Subscribers click here to read:  April 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestlemania 32 preview, Jon Jones arrested

The latest on WrestleMania 32, the Daniel Bryan story updated, the entire weekend and a look at the history of St. Louis wrestling are all part of the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The lead story goes into WrestleMania 32, including updated ticket sales, updated gate numbers, how tickets are selling, plus a look at ticket sales and secondary market prices for all the sold out events over the weekend.

We look at the scheduled for the show, what matches will air at what time, what hasn’t been promoted, a look at the matches and the odds for the various matches.

We also have an update on the aftermath of the Hulk Hogan/Gawker trial, including what is next, Nick Denton’s attempt to explain their decision, and more that has come out.

We also have more on the Jon Jones arrest, the key points and what he’s facing. 

We have a lot more regarding Daniel Bryan, the retirement of Brie Bella, the WWE special on Daniel Bryan, and a lot more details of his issues and a time line of thing. 

We look at Friday night’s Madison Square Garden event.

We also have a major feature on St. Louis wrestling and Joe Garagiola, the first host of Wrestling at the Chase.  We look at how powerful the show was in its heyday, when Vince McMahon promoted Wrestling at the Chase and why one of the most noteworthy moments in modern pro wrestling took place at the show.  We look at the beginnings of the show and the role Garagiola played in it.

We look at St. Louis wrestling before Sam Muchnick and Lou Thesz, the arrival of Muchnick, the heyday of Bill Longson, the Muchnick vs. Thesz feud and reconciliation, the boom and bust of pro wrestling in the 50s, .  We look at stories from the early days of the show, the first episode, We look at why Garagiola left the show and the story of his last show.  We also look at the story of the only tape from the early era that has survived.

We look at the change in locations of the show and why.  We also look at the Muchnick retirement, the ratings collapse, and St. Louis in modern pro wrestling.  We also look at the colorful life of Garagiola, including his interactions with The Beatles, Yogi Berra, President Gerald Ford along with a look at the baseball career.

We also look at SummerSlam tickets, a crazy Hulk Hogan story from years back, Update on John Cena, more on ESPN’s coverage of WWE, WWE wrestler whose push is being rethought, Roman Reigns talks being booed, Newcomers to WWE, and more people getting looks.

We also have notes on all the weekend WWE & NXT shows and details and business notes.

We’ve got an update on the Global cruiserweight tournament that WWE is putting together.  We also have an update on the WWE Hall of Fame.

We also look at the Hodge trophy and more on the NCAA tournament in Madison Square Garden.

We’ve also got a look at the AAA Rey de Reyes show

Subscribers click here to read: April 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestlemania 32 preview, Jon Jones arrested

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 22, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: ECW having financial problems, St. Valentine’s Day Massacre review, more  Details on ECW’s financial issues including bounced checks, a full review of WWE’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre with Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon in a cage, plus more.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

• The first Cibernetico vs. Ultimo Guerrero match
• The 73rd anniversary of pro wrestling at Arena Coliseo in Mexico City
• Next AAA TV taping
• More on Joe Doering’s fight with cancer
• History of Americans who have held the Triple Crown
• Ticket sales for upcoming New Japan shows
• A look at the AXS TV shows
• Building the next New Japan major show
• More on shows over WrestleMania weekend
• Notes on Lucha Underground business with iTunes
• Notes on the Lucha Underground talent situation in a few months
• Lucha Underground’s big goals
• One of the major stars who hasn’t been back for the third season
• Lots of newcomers to Lucha Underground
• Lucha Underground injury updates
• Notes on Aztec Warfare
• Updates on the 2017 Lucha Underground season and all the news from the tapings this past week
• Updated news on TNA looking for an investor
• A new TNA deal
• More on people leaving
• More on the issues with Preston City Wrestling
• Ken Anderson says his remarks were taken out of context
• TNA signs five new wrestlers
• Ariel Helwani leaves FOX
• Why his leaving is a black eye to FOX
• Nate Diaz talks McGregor vs. GSP
• More on Cris Cyborg’s UFC debut
• More on the UFC’s big show in Curitiba, Brazil
• Update on Yoel Romero
• Update on Paige VanZant
• UFC 200 update
• C.M. Punk update
• Update on Mayhem Miller   

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SUBSCRIBERS READ IT HERE:  March 21, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: UFC 196 breaks records, New Japan Cup, WWE Road Block

We’ve got a major history issue of the Wrestling Observer this week, a double issue with a story on the life of Hayabusa and the story behind one of the more noted sports owners, Eddie Einhorn, and his two major forays in pro wrestling including his challenging of the wrestling establishment in the 70s, and his failed attempt to unite them in the 80s.

Our lead story goes into the records set at UFC 196, including why PPV numbers were so strong, lessons about the UFC audience, what the audience wants from big fights now, numerous records set last week, the value of stars and momentum and what comes next.   Update on what may be the end of UFC’s long struggle to get legalized in New York.

WrestleMania update, with the entire lineup, as well as updates on WWE injuries, what happened in the Chris Jericho vs. Neville match, what was supposed to happen, and the ironies of the WWE officiating.  WWE’s most underutilized talent is right now, and look at the Roadblock show with full coverage.

Ticket sales and gate for WrestleMania this year, and how it compares with previous company records, boxing attendance record, more people talked about for the WWE Hall of Fame this year that haven’t gotten out, more on a physical Hall of Fame, more on comparisons of WWE TV revenue with that of NASCAR, Mick Foley talks Mania, Foley’s new TV show, WrestleMania in Europe, notes on NXT TV taping dates, Notes on the 2017 WrestleMania, why William Regal has warned wrestlers about certain bumps, Paul Heyman signs a new distribution deal, AAA star getting tryout, the interesting career and role John Cena’s grandfather played in major league baseball and college baseball, plus reports on all the WWE & NXT events over the past week and business notes on all the shows.

The struggles of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the next set of major shows, as well as the New Japan Cup finals and where everything looks to be going next.

Major story on the life and career of Hayabusa, looking at his childhood, becoming a wrestling fan, his start in the business, his rise to stardom, his career title history, the politics that hampered his career at different times, injuries, big show matches, story behind many of his career breaks, the heyday of FMW and its fall, as well as the various attempts to get it back going.  We also look at the end of his career, how close he came to death, his thoughts while he was paralyzed, the death of FMW, and Hayabusa’s life after pro wrestling.  There is a lot about the high-flying style that he popularized and the business of Japanese pro wrestling underneath the major league promotions.

Results of the fan voting awards from Nikkan Sports, of Japan’s major newspapers, covering the best of 2015.

The death of music legend Keith Emerson, and his role in two of the most iconic wrestling themes in different parts of the world.

Eddie Einhorn, both from his role in making college basketball a popular television sport, and his attempt in the 1970s to get into pro wrestling and ran opposition to the NWA and WWWF.  We look at the background of Pedro Martinez, his partner, including when he ran wrestling in Madison Square Garden and his famous fight with Toots Mondt.   We look at the glory days of the Buffalo/Cleveland area, what killed the NWF, how the IWA was formed, the original roster members, some big names who got their start and the stars who were with him.  Einhorn’s second run in pro wrestling, trying to unite the establishment in fighting Vince McMahon in 1985, and why that didn’t work.

The start of the IWA and its major stadium shows just outside of New York, as well as why they didn’t succeed, and the post-Einhorn IWA.

The ratings of all the major wrestling and MMA programming from the past week, as well as results of the major arena events around the world and reviews of the key television shows.

READ IT HERE:  March 21, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: UFC 196 breaks records, New Japan Cup, WWE Road Block

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 8, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Giant Baba passes away  A look at the life and times of Giant Baba, details on the Mankind vs. Rock empty arena match at WWF Halftime Heat, plus tons of news.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

Also in this issue:

–CMLL’s iPPV this week

–Second generation wrestling star accused of kidnapping and rape of ex-girlfriend

–More on issues in AAA

–AAA doing an iPPV shortly

–More on Octagon’s issues with AAA regarding the use of his name and creation of Octagon Jr.

–Wrestle-1’s big show of the month and where they are going next

–All Japan vs. Big Japan main event

–Legends coming back to All Japan next month as in May

–Another pro wrestling star signed to headline the next Rizin show who should not be fighting

–Very controversial return of a woman wrestling star in Japan

–Notes on the career of Charlie Fulton

–The Who’s Who in wrestling in the 70s and 80s who Fulton faced during his career

–Fulton’s greatest successes

–Why Lonnie Mayne beat up one of Fulton’s most notable partners

–Fulton’s role as the WWF’s Iron Man in 1982

–Ed Leslie mad at Hulk Hogan

–Full coverage of the wXw 16 carat gold tournament

–Why Drew Galloway was a last minute sub

–Lots of things scheduled for WrestleMania weekend

–Preview of NCAA Division I wrestling tournament

–Notes on the movie on the life of the Great Sasuke that played in the U.S. this past week

–More on the life of Lord James Blears

–Blears coming up with the original idea for entrance music on promos

–Ed Francis talks about his longtime partner

–Oldest living wrestlers

–Movie planned on major European star

–Lucha Underground’s first house show

–Notes on ROH’s final show before WrestleMania weekend and Daniels & Kazarian’s new move

–Updated ROH plans for WrestleMania week

–Notes on Drew Galloway winning TNA title

–What happened with Ken Anderson and TNA

–A look at TNA’s return to action

–A look at UFC’s weekend show

–Chael Sonnen talk about his future

–Background of press conference issue talked about by Daniel Cormier

–Another failed drug test in UFC

–Lots of new UFC fights

–Vinny Massaro names a wrestling move after Daniel Cormier

–Update on injuries from shooting on former UFC star Mikey Burnett

–Someone just debuting in pro wrestling going after MMA world title in May

–Kimbo Slice & Ken Shamrock suspension notes

–Bellator ratings for 2016

–Matt Mitrione signs with Bellator and the state of Bellator’s heavyweight division

–More on ONE FC’s addressing the weight issue

–Jason Miller arrested once again

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Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

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SUBSCRIBERS READ IT HERE:  March 14, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Diaz defeats McGregor, Hayabusa passes away

A full rundown of UFC 196 and it’s repercussions, details on the death of Hayabusa, WWE announces a physical Hall of Fame, plus tons more.  The records set by UFC 196 and the WWE records just broken are the lead stories in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.  The aftermath of UFC 196, with Diaz’s win over McGregor and Tate’s win over Holm, what it means business-wise, lessons taught, what fight is out the window and what fights are still on the table, an early look at the business numbers.  Talk of future fights, TV, PPV and video numbers, the stories behind the fights, match-by-match coverage and the disclosed payoffs for the fighters.  The controversy in the Lawlor vs. Anderson match.

WWE’s biggest crowds, this year’s WrestleMania ticket sales and an update on the show.  Orlando getting next year’s WrestleMania and talk of the physical WWE Hall of Fame. 

The death of Hayabusa, big announcements by New Japan, and a look at the New Japan Cup.

Features on the last three members of the WWE’s 2016 Hall of Fame class with notes on their career.

The unique political situation in WWE right now and power dynamic.  The secondary ticket markets for WrestleMania, Hall of Fame and NXT in Dallas and which one has the greatest demand and why.  WWE lawsuit judgment, an update on Roman Reigns, WWE looking at more signings, Mauro Ranallo hosting a new weekly non-wrestling TV show, Undertaker’s role on European tour, Kevin Owens’ thoughts on the IC title, Rhino running for public office, update on Seth Rollins, Dwayne Johnson news, Y2AJ shirts, Kenny Omega and WWE, WWE gets awards, new WWE book, WWE TV show returning to network, notes on SummerSlam 2016 weekend, WWE tryout camp plus business notes from all the weekend shows and rundowns of the WWE & NXT brand events.

PWG’s All-Star weekend.

The life and times of Lord James Blears and the glory days of 50th State Wrestling in Hawaii.  What made Hawaii the wrestling hotbed it was, as well as Blears’ other life as the patriarch of the first family of surfing.

The monthly rundown of WWE business as well as that of TNA.

Rundowns of all the major television shows, the ratings and details of the ratings for all the major television shows, results of all the major arena events held around the world this past week.

READ IT HERE:  March 14, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Diaz defeats McGregor, Hayabusa passes away
A full rundown of UFC 196 and it’s repercussions, details on the death of Hayabusa, WWE announces a physical Hall of Fame, plus tons more.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

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If you order by mail with a check, cash or money order (P.O. Box 1228, Campbell, CA 95009-1228), you can get $1 off in every price range.

If you are a new subscriber ordering 24 or more issues, you can get one free classic issue of your choice sent to you today.  With a 40 issue subscription, you can get two free classic issues sent to you today. 

Click here for the most requested Wrestling Observer back issues.

Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 15, 1988 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A Tale of Two Hebners
All the details on Hulk Hogan losing the WWF title to Andre the Giant in a historic angle, plus tons of news and notes.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–The complete lineup for the Dos Leyendas card, CMLL’s first big event of the year with two hair matches

–Notes on the debut of the sons of Cien Caras

–Continuation of the Ultimo Guerrero vs. Atlantis feud

–Notes on the amazing Kamaitachi vs. Dragon Lee match from the past week

–Notes from the last Area Mexico shows

–Two of Mexico’s all-time legends return for an Elite show

–Update on AAA bookings

–Notes on the debut of Octagon Jr.

–Update on the AAA Rey de Reyes tournament

–Japanese star with serious neck injury

–Dragon Gate’s Champions Gate notes

–The next title matches in Dragon Gate

–Hayabusa’s connection with Dragon Gate and Dragon Kid

–Financial issues with major Japan group

–Japanese star about to return after a broken neck

–More on the Hogan vs. Gawker case

–What will be the second biggest wrestling crowd of the year and where that took place

–Notes on Kota Ibushi coming to WWN

–Update on Jimmy Snuka trial

–Notes on WaleMania

–Big indie crowd reprises legendary feud

–Update on Rey Mysterio Jr. and indies

–Update on Jeff Jarrett’s promotion

–Former WWE star wins Universal title in Puerto Rico

–Significant business deal getting close for Lucha Underground

–Notes on the next season of Lucha Underground

–Power structure in ROH

–Major international star off ROH for a short period of time

–Notes on this week’s ROH show

–Joe Koff talks future of company

–Expected lineup for the next tour with New Japan talent and the scheduled dates

–TNA notes regarding the next tapings

–Davey Richards talks his recovery from knee surgery

–A look at the next several months of UFC main events

–Details of the major press conference with all the headliners that took place last week

–A look at UFC’s next stadium event

–Notes from the next season of Ultimate Fighter

–Notes behind the Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Claudia Gadelha feud

–The Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier dynamic

–Paige VanZant on Dancing With The Stars

–Will one of UFC’s major draws return in a few months

–Notes on this week’s Invicta show

–Details of Chris Leben’s career ending once again

–Rizin announces its first tag team match featuring MMA legends

–Update on crazy show in Phoenix with boxing, pro wrestling, grappling and MMA on same bill as unique announcing team

–MMA group looking at running weekly live events and television

–Will Kayla Harrison go into MMA?

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SUBSCRIBERS READ IT HERE:  March 7, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: TNA seeking investors, UFC 196 preview, plus tons of news
A look at TNA’s financial situation, a preview of UFC 196, a review of Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary PPV, plus tons of news.

The status of TNA as they are looking for more funding is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer.  The strange situation with no announcements of future shows, the next planned TV tapings, what talent has been told, ratings, previous sales talks, what happened to the TNA fanbase and where they made the wrong moves, how badly the business fell the last U.K. tour.

The build and business of UFC 196, why so many tickets are suddenly available, what is unique about the promotion of this show, Nate Diaz vs. Rafael dos Anjos as a PPV opponent, the value of the title, previous biggest PPV headlined by a non-title match, breaking down the McGregor vs. Diaz fight and where both men would go next as well as looking at the card.

The build to WWE’s Roadblock show, with the top matches and the original main event ad planned direction as well as a look at the attempts to build Dean Ambrose, and the state of WWE main events after WrestleMania.

The salaries of the leading corporate officers in WWE, how much Vince McMahon really makes in ways that aren’t directly listed, as well as who owns what percentage of the company and where Shane McMahon stands corporately.

A NXT wrestler who is booked for WrestleMania, update on Roman Reigns, what TV’s different people are and aren’t advertised for, Shane McMahon’s attempts to buy sports franchises during the last 20 years, his training for the Undertaker match, how many people canceled WWE Network in the fourth quarter, update on Chris Jericho’s tenure in WWE, The New Day teasing back with The Elite, WWE booking shows on top of ROH shows, former UFC fighter talking with HHH about coming in this year, Daniel Bryan Appreciation Nights planned, Chris Jericho’s eye injury, A.J. Styles talks why he left New Japan, new WWE movie, Tammy Sytch mad at Edge & Christian, Dan Gable talks Chad Gable, daughter of WWE coach starts wrestling as well as notes from all the WWE & NXT arena events over the past week and business notes from the week.

The most recent UFC show with Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping, and how the middleweight division was hurt financially by the Bisping win, the judging of the fight, Bisping’s record plus business notes on the show and match-by-match coverage.

Coverage of the ROH 14th anniversary show, including notes on the booking of the show, New Japan’s plans for the U.S. market, as well as match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

A lengthy feature on the The Fabulous Freebirds, the latest inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame, looking back at their heyday and the careers of Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, Michael Hayes, Jimmy Garvin and all the other Freebirds over the course of the years.  We look at how Hayes & Gordy got started, the debut of ring entrance music, We look at how Buddy Roberts got in the group, how they got into Mid South, the feud with Junkyard Dog that put everyone on the map, plus the famous runs in Georgia and Texas.  We also look at why The Freebirds didn’t make it in WWF, and what broke the original group up and led to all the various later incarnations that are mostly forgotten.

We also look at AAA’s next major event, as well as the PPV numbers for the Royal Rumble.

READ IT HERE:  March 7, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: TNA seeking investors, UFC 196 preview, plus tons of news
A look at TNA’s financial situation, a preview of UFC 196, a review of Ring of Honor’s 14th Anniversary PPV, plus tons of news.

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All the details on Hulk Hogan losing the WWF title to Andre the Giant in a historic angle, plus tons of news and notes.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–Top matches on CMLL’s next major show

–One of the hottest singles programs in wrestling has its next chapter this week

–A look at the last Arena Mexico show including an angle too build for a big hair match

–The Elite group runs one of its first major stipulation matches

–Update on AAA tapings

–Champions Gate week notes for Dragon Gate

–NOAH making plans for a major show

–A look at NOAH’s Korakuen Hall show this past week and next show in the building

–Kenny Omega talks New Japan and The Elite

–Omega talks about when he first heard the guys were leaving New Japan for WWE

–A promotion threatens to fold if they don’t sellout their show and what happened

–Hall of Fame female star challenges Hall of Fame male star in Japan

–The durability of the late Giant Baba

–More on Stardom starting a streaming service

–Two longtime Japanese legends facing off for the first time in a match announced at a press conference this week

–DDT’s biggest show of 2016

–Notes on the debut of Akebono’s promotion

–Notes on the Hogan-Gawker lawsuit

–AXS pushing the arrival of Jim Ross

–Will PWG start streaming its shows?

–Jeff Jarrett announces a new business partner

–Will Ospreay teases his next move

–Notes on Eddie Einhorn, the co-owner of the Chicago White Sox and his role in pro wrestling in the 70s and 80s

–Notes on a 104 minute match

–Notes on all the names coming to Wrestlecon

–WXW 16 carat gold tournament notes for this year

–Former WWE performer gets married and what TV show it was taped for

–Big crowds for Carolinas nostalgia shows this past week

–Rey Mysterio works WWC in Puerto Rico leading to title match angle

–Famous wrestling building sold

–Statue being considered for one of the biggest stars of all-time

–Top drawing indie has major how this week

–Great Khali promotes shows that get major pub in India

–Lucha Underground with new deal

–Notes on the next ROH show

–Notes on the ROH television through mid-April

–Kurt Angle talks his last matches in TNA

–TNA lawsuit gets thrown out

–Sports Illustrated with unprecedented UFC coverage

–Lots of new UFC fights

–Former UFC fighter shot in attempted robbery

–Interesting Spike TV strategy to counter UFC

–How many people watched all the matches on the big Bellator show on Spike

–New Bellator bouts and coverage of the last show

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The return to WWE of Shane McMahon, his history, and how the deal to bring him back was put together and why it happened now, is the lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Feb 29, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Shane McMahon to face Undertaker at Wrestlemania
Details on Shane McMahon’s return to WWE and how it could affect the future of the company, Dos Anjos/McGregor off due to injury, plus tons more.

McMahon’s background, what about the TV angle is based on real life and what is based on fiction, where the idea for this year’s WrestleMania first came from and what year it was first planned for, the story on Roman Reigns, the blood, and why that angle took  place.  We also look at what the current deal is for McMahon, various possible scenarios and the situation with Roman Reigns.  Shane McMahon’s career in WWE, his attempts to run businesses in the past, high profile deals he attempted to put together that his father shot down, deals he tried to put together away from his father, and his latest venture and how changes in that company have changed his power.

A look at the deal for Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz on 3/5, including who was called, who was available, why Diaz got the shot and what his chances are.

Updated WrestleMania plans, where the Roman Reigns angle is headed, current card, scheduled guests and what key role is really not determined.

FastLane, with business notes, match-by-match coverage with star ratings and poll results.

The ramifications and lessons of Bellator’s last big show, what it says about what the public interest in the Kimbo vs. Dada and Shamrock vs. Gracie fights, what led to Dada’s hospitalization, ratings and business notes on the show and coverage of the event.

More WWE business, where the network stands, why a lot of the analysis of the network is shallow and missing key points, how much people really watch of the network, what can be learned from the success of it, how the company is doing in every division, the value of house show, how this affects UFC, aall the other revenue streams and an update on PPV numbers and the company’s profits and losses for the last 21 year.

Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE, reason he came to WWE that isn’t going to happen, John Cena update, 2017 WrestleMania news, new major shows, and how much new stock do the key power brokers in the company have.

Update injuries, what city do more WWE stars live in than any other, more on the next WWE network special, injury updates, how “This is awesome” got started, WWE TV in Japan, next week’s Raw notes, notes, plus a rundown of all the arena events over the past week.

Kota Ibushi leaving New Japan, including an update on his plans, will he work for New Japan again, as well as WWE.

ROH/New Japan joint shows over the weekend,the booking of the shows, the next major New Japan shows including the 2016 New Japan Cup, and match-by-match rundowns with star ratings.

Update on B.J. Penn after UFC has decided to temporarily not use him.

UFC Fight Night in Pittsburgh with business notes and match-by-match coverage.

A lengthy piece on The Godfather, looking at his wrestling career, his pre-wrestling days, how he got into wrestling, why he was so popular with wrestlers, his different gimmicks and what he’s doing now.

Feb 29, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Shane McMahon to face Undertaker at Wrestlemania
Details on Shane McMahon’s return to WWE and how it could affect the future of the company, Dos Anjos/McGregor off due to injury, plus tons more.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 15, 1988 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A Tale of Two Hebners
All the details on Hulk Hogan losing the WWF title to Andre the Giant in a historic angle, plus tons of news and notes.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–Split up of Los Ingobernables in Mexico

–A look at one of the best Arena Mexico shows in a while

–Change in the Elite plans

–Elite’s first big stipulation match coming

–Likely main event for CMLL’s first major show of 2016

–Elite finally brings in the biggest living Lucha Libre star on an international basis of the last 50 years

–Update on AAA plans

–AAA star no-shows title match

–Great Muta returns

–All Japan Champion Carnival plans

–Upcoming All Japan title matches

–Wrestlers headed to WWE finishing up in Japan this week

–A look at the NOAH big shows

–Shakeup in the Presidents position in one of the world’s biggest promotions

–Match-up of legends set for late March

–70-year-old former gimmick wrestler returns

–Hulk Hogan/Gawker update

–Evolve’s WrestleMania weekend plans

–More on Jim Ross’ boxing deal

–AAA stars coming for WrestleMania weekend

–House of Hardcore notes for the next three shows

–Update on Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling

–Return of Kiyoshi Tamura on a big show

–Update on Thesz Hall of fame

–Former NFL player make pro wrestling debut

–More on the Mongolian Stomper

–Preston City Wrestling update

–Southern California wrestling Half of Fame update

–Legendary wrestling building torn down

–Lucha Underground first house show

–Joey Ryan engagement notes

–Update on ROH anniversary show and TV the next night

–Update on Davey Richards ad his injury

–UFC and BBC 3 deal

–Business notes on the last UFC Las Vegas show

–Lots of new UFC fights that have been made

–Notes on this coming week’s UFC show

–New companies on UFC Fight Pass

–UFC star gets same testing as Daniel Bryan

–Scott Coker adds kickboxing promotion and more details

–Bellator star unhappy with Coker and his bookings

–Bellator star cites on misdemeanor battery charge

–Herschel Walker talks whether he’ll fight again or not

–More on weight cutting

–New MMA promotion looking at a weekly prime time television format

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The Latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter: February 8, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Bret Hart diagnosed with cancer, Nakamura’s final NJPW match

The new double issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter looks at Bret Hart’s battle with cancer, his discussions about it, as well as updates on the situation and a look at his background.  We also have the most detailed coverage of the last month of season two of Lucha Underground, with backstage news on the product, an update on season three, lots of business notes, and full coverage of all the Ultima Lucha 2 matches and direction.  We also look at Shinsuke Nakamura’s final day with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where Nakamura and New Japan go from here, Nakamura’s background and  building the IC title, a look at the next two New Japan PPV shows and full coverage to this weekend’s biggest event.

We also have updates on Fast Lane and WrestleMania, what’s up with Undertaker, WWE injury updates, updates on next WWE Network special, Licensing issue with new WWE signees, notes on the next NXT Takeover show, a look at all the TV building the next Takeover show, who led to a huge increase in demand for WWE tickets, next WWE show in Madison Square Garden update, Nakamura updates, WWE performer wants to compete in the Olympics and what former pro wrestler went back to the Olympics to medal, Lesnar’s schedule, Tough Enough winner starts out, Other Tough Enough competitors start out, change in Rumble plans, Plans for a WWE Network new series base don wrestling matches, new WWE movie, WWE’s tour of Germany this coming week, and more on Dwayne Johnson’s segment on Raw.

We also look at all the WWE & NXT shows over the past weekend with details on the live events and business notes.

We also have a detailed look at the Awesome Kong-Reby Hardy situation in Manchester, England.  We look at Benson Henderson’s decision to leave UFC for Bellator and take a championship fight, details behind why he made the decision, what Dana White said and what Henderson said.  We look at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s last major event and where it’s storylines are going.

We also have a huge look at the life and career of Archie “The Stomper” Gouldie, one of the most memorable wrestling characters of his generation, with stories about him, his gimmick, how big a star he was in his heyday, his incredibly long career title history, how he was two very different successful characters, and his most famous angles and biggest bouts.  We also have a lot of comments from people who knew him, including how he changed the life and career of J.J. Dillon.  We also look at the life and career of the original Espectrito, the best heel mini of his generation including when he main evented the Los Angeles Sports Arena, a rarity for a mini.

We also look at Saturday’s UFC show, what’s next for the winners, thoughts on Serge Northcutt, as well as business notes on the show and match-by-match coverage.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: February 15, 1988 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: A Tale of Two Hebners
All the details on Hulk Hogan losing the WWF title to Andre the Giant in a historic angle, plus tons of news and notes.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–First major show of the year at Arena Mexico and who is being honored

–New Japans stars take next step of their careers in Mexico

–Notes on the last Arena Mexico shows

–Health update on one of the most famous wrestlers in Mexico

–CMLL’s top star rips promoter over pay

–Changes at the top in AAA

–Update on AAA Rey de Reyes

–New Japan financial updates

–Goals for New Japan World

–Future superstar starting with New Japan

–New Japan developmental show on New Japan World against NOAH stars

–TV station doing five hours of programming on the birthday of one of the generations’ biggest stars

–DDT’s biggest show of the year

–Is there a link between steroids and brain injuries

–Update on a new startup promotion that has stalled

–Update on Kevin Nash

–Indie promotion takes a big step for a show later this year

–Notes on talks with two U.S. groups on running a joint show and why they fell through

–Jim Cornette and Lucha Underground

–ROH’s May New Japan tour

–More New Japan stars to ROH’s next PPV

–More notes on ROH signings

–Notes on Matt Hardy angle

–TNA injury updates

–Main TNA storylines through the month of March

–TNA ratings news

–TJ Perkins talks about his TNA departure

–Cain Velasquez injury update

–Tons of new UFC main events and timetables for the fights

–Update on UFC in New York

–Lots of new UFC fights

–California looking at changing how weigh-ins are done and the good and bad of it

–Jose Aldo make demands regarding next fight

–Ronda Rousey’s mom talks about her coach

–More UFC drug test issues

–Bellator interested in major star who has just left UFC

–Notes on Bellator’s first show of the year

–Chael Sonnen on Celebrity Apprentice

–Don Frye talks about an offer for him to fight and why it didn’t happen

–WSOF loses title fight over contract issues.

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issues sent to you today.

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The Latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter: February 1, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Royal Rumble, Road to Wrestlemania, more

Coverage of the Royal Rumble and where things lead to WrestleMania is the lead story in a jam-packed news issue of the Wrestling Observer.  TNA’s statements regarding A.J. Styles, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson, the timing, what is accurate, and a lot that wasn’t in those statements as to why the deal didn’t happen. The process that led the stars from New Japan and more. The Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum injuries and title match cancellation and what directions UFC took to try and save it.  More on the injury to Hiroshi Tanahashi, the death of Archie “Mongolian Stomper” Gouldie, some stories about his life and career.  WWE Hall of Fame class of 2016, New Japan Fantatstica Mania tour with full rundowns and stories behind it, Nikki Bella injury and what led to the increase in ratings for Raw and Smackdown.

The story behind why HHH won the title, why it was the right booking decision given the destination, questions about the execution, the confusing Fast Lane main event, what the original booking plan was behind Roman Reigns ascension to the top and why it was so hard for Vince McMahon to decide against his winning at last year’s WrestleMania, and questions about the crowds at Fast Lane and Mania for the main events. Update WrestleMania, chart out the Royal Rumble with how long everyone was in, eliminations, and news, Rumble business, poll results and match-by-match results with star ratings. 

The situation with New Japan losing talent, and how the CMLL stars did on the tour.

The arrival of Shinsuke Nakamura to WWE and why he’s in NXT, an update on Daniel Bryan, NXT finances for talent, another endorsement deal for Dwayne Johnson, notes on the next WWE network live special, updates on NXT talent coming to the main roster, lots of WWE injury notes, WWE plans for post-Mania and the European tour, Lesnar dates, details on NXT tapings as well as details on all the weekend WWE events.

You can also order the print Observer right now and get it delivered to your door via mail, by sending your name, address, Visa or Master Card number and an expiration date to Dave Meltzer

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Check out the latest Online Wrestling Observer BACK ISSUE: December 28, 1998 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Bischoff gets historic NBC deal, WCW files lawsuit against WWF over Wrestling With Shadows, more Eric Bischoff and NBC work out a historic deal to air WCW on NBC, WCW files a lawsuit against WWF over Wrestling With Shadows, plus tons of news.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–CMLL gets new national TV deal

–ROH star headed to Mexico

–Notes on New Japan’s weekend shows

–Notes on AAA’s Guerra de Titanes show

–Rey Mysterio Jr. update

–Notes on the rebuilding of one of the most famous wrestling arenas in the world

–More on the career of Mike Sharpe Jr.

–More on the death of Bob Leonard

–A fantastic match worth going out of your way to see

–A look at the Evolve tag team tournament

–More on Evolve and WWE relationship

–Movie about major Japanese star headed to U.S.

–National Hall of Fame notes

–16 Carat Gold tournament notes

–Behind the scenes at Lucha Underground

–Why the main event on ROH show this weekend was changed

–A look at the ROH show in Atlanta

–Notes on the Matt Hardy turn

–Notes on Jeff Hardy signing with TNA

–Details of the new TNA contracts and how they work

–TNA Feast or Fire notes

–TNA star on national show

–Update on UFC and Madison Square Garden court fight

–Carlos Condit talks his future

–Notes on ticket sales for the next UFC PPV show

–Conor McGregor promoting dos Anjos fight

–Why McGregor has so much negotiation power right now

–McGregor talks dos Anjos and Frankie Edgar

–Ronda Rousey on Saturday Night Live and how it did

–Update on UFC drug testing

–Ronda Rousey’s coach banned from cornering

–Anthony Perosh retires

–Demetrious Johnson talks dollar figure he wants to face Cruz in a rematch

–Jose Aldo’s camp says his demands

–Lots of new UFC injuries and fights

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The 2015 Observer awards issue, the traditional biggest issue of the year,is up on the web site now.  The issue not only has the awards winners in more than 40 different categories, but all the top place winners, as well as a history with all the awards winners dating back to 1980, as well as my comments on the placings for many of the awards.

The categories are:

Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award (Wrestler of the Year)

MMA MVP

Most Outstanding Wrestler

Most Outstanding MMA Fighter

Best Box Office Draw

Feud of the Year

Tag Team of the Year

Most Improved

Best on Interviews

Most Charismatic

Best Technical Wrestler

Bruiser Brody Memorial Award (Best Brawler)

Best Flying Wrestler

Most Overrated

Most Underrated

Promotion of the Year

Best Weekly TV show

Pro Wrestling Match of the Year

MMA Match of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Best Non-Wrestler

Best Television Announcer

Worst Television Announcer

Best Major Wrestling show

Worst Major Wrestling Show

Best Wrestling Maneuver

Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic

Worst Television Show

Worst Match of the Year

Worst Feud of the Year

Worst Promotion of the Year

Best Booker

Promoter of the Year

Best Gimmick

Worst Gimmick

Best Pro Wrestling Book

Best Pro Wrestling DVD

We also have an update on the Royal Rumble and Rumble weekend, full coverage of Dominick Cruz’s UFC bantamweight title win and the records set on Sunday’s show and details on the New Japan/Jim Ross announcing deal as well as a look at how this came about and Jim Ross’ overall career.

We also have notes on the 2017 WrestleMania, how Smackdown has affected overall ratings for the USA Network, update on A.J. Styles with WWE, WWE injury updates, Daniel Bryan update, more on Mauro Ranallo and Smackdown, Chris Jericho talks his return, new season of Total Divas, How talent is broken down in NXT, the heat on Josh from Tough Enough, new dates for Brock Lesnar, plus notes from the big NXT tour and all the shows, the NXT Florida shows, as well as the WWE shows in India and the WWE weekend domestic shows and all the business notes.

The Latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter: January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue

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NBC and ABC working on biographies on Jesse Ventura, a look at the end of year events for New Japan and All Japan, plus tons of news and notes.

The Wrestling Observer ranges weekly from 35,000 to 50,000 words covering pro wrestling and MMA internationally. Each issue has coverage and analysis of all the major news, plus every issue breaks major news stories before the Internet sties and has the most complete look at the pro wrestling and MMA business anywhere, plus history pieces available nowhere else.

We’ve also got the weekly coverage of all the ratings of the major shows, results from the major league events held around the world, and the major TV show rundowns.

Also in this issue:

–How a new TV deal may affect streaming of a weekly major show

–Notes on the first Caristico vs. Rush match since Rush became a major star

–Second generation wrestler tournament

–Dragon Gate’s big show schedule for 2016

–Dragon Gate’s first Korakuen Half show of the year

–NOAH builds up to big show at the end of the month

–Notes on tickets to Nakamura’s final shows with New Japan

–Notes on the early Fantastica Mania shows

–A look at some major shows in the U.K. featuring some of the top wrestlers in the world

–Updates on PWG

–What pro wrestlers are getting statues made of them in their home town

–Jim Crockett Promotions nostalgia show at an old home base for the promotion

–Full details on the climactic Ultima Lucha show for season two

–Full notes on the TV tapings for Lucha Underground with the final angles for those shows

–Notes on the life and career of Mike Sharpe Jr.

–Update on the Jimmy Snuka case

–Hogan case update

–Piper’s last movie business notes

–New TV show set for worldwide distribution on the life of one of pro wrestling’s all-time biggest stars

–Notes from the weekend ROH shows

–TNA getting and losing clearances

–Lots of updated info on how TNA is handling contracts and how independent shows will be handled

–More on what is being offered by TNA to talent

–Kurt Angle’s situation

–A TNA original no longer with the company

–Fertittas make huge business deal offer

–Notes on the Lawler vs. Condit live and PPV business

–Notes on upcoming UFC ticket sales

–Notes on the next Brazil main event

–B.J. Penn coming out of retirement

–Kenny Florian suspension notes

–Wanderlei Silva apologizes to UFC for saying they fix fights

–Notes on the next season of Ultimate Fighter

–More on plans for International Fight Week

–Ronda Rousey movie projects

–Cris Cyborg update

–Notes on the next two UFC shows

–New UFC fights

–Update on Fedor Emelianenko and Rizin in 2016 and unique fight the promotion worked on getting

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Our most requested issues in our history are:

*November 17, 1997 (full details of everything leading to the most famous wrestling match finish of modern times at the Survivor Series plus a history of in-ring double-crosses)

*December 21, 1998 (the complete Vince McMahon-Bret Hart conversation right before the Survivor Series match so you’ll know exactly what was said–the conversation played in edited form both on the inaugural broadcast of Confidential as well as in Wrestling with Shadows, but everything that was said between the two about the match that was going to take place that same night)

*August 1, 1994 (the most detailed coverage anywhere of the Vince McMahon steroid trial, an issue praised in numerous newspaper article and Sex, Lies and Headlocks)

*March 26, 2001 (death of WCW and history of pro wrestling on the Turner networks)a

*October 22, 2001 (why the adult audience has left pro wrestling in such great numbers and what needed to have been done to save them)

*July 8, 1991 (Ric Flair leaves WCW as world champion/Zahorian steroid trial)

*February 8, 1993 (the life and times of Andre the Giant)

*May 13, 2002 (the life story of the most incredible pro wrestling career ever, a look at Lou Thesz, in one of the largest issues of our history)

*January 27, 2003 (part one of the two-part series covering the career and life of The Sheik)

*February 3, 2003 (Part two on The Sheik including thoughts from people who worked with him and where he stands historically)

*March 24, 2003 (history of the WWWF title, inside behind the Sammartino, Backlund and Backlund era)

*April 21, 2003 (history of WWF continues with the expansion nationally, the death of the regional territories and the rise of Hulk Hogan)

*May 12, 2003 (The life and death of Elizabeth and the rise of fall of Lex Luger)

*June 9, 2003 (Part 1 of history of WWF vs. WCW wars and what many say was the greatest year in U.S. wrestling; plus a look at Fred Blassie)

*June 16, 2003 (Freddie Blassie through the eyes of his biggest rivals and friends)

*July 28, 2003 (Part 2 of the history of the WWF vs. WCW war and the plans to make new superstars in the early 90s, what happened, and the night where the three biggest wrestling companies in the world combined for a joint show and what happened)

*August 25, 2003 (2003 Hall of Fame issue with huge profiles on the controversial career of Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit as well as historical features on Earl Caddock and Francisco Flores)

*September 22, 2003 (Part 3 of the history of the WWF vs WCW war with the seeds that caused the collapse of the industry in the 90s, Zahorian trial, Gulf War controversy, Flair leaves WCW while holding world title and much more)

*October 27, 2003 (The fascinating life of Stu Hart plus the story of Road Warrior Hawk)

*January 19, 2004 (2003 Awards issue)

*February 2, 2004 (History of Toronto wrestling, Jack Tunney life story, Royal Rumble and Battle Royal history)

*February 23, 2004 (History of Guerrero family with Eddy’s win over Brock Lesnar)

*March 1, 2004 (History of WWF continues with the period that brought the company down in early 1992, the mistakes, the real stories and how the business changed)

*March 8, 2004 (History of Wrestlemania, its greatest matches and best and worst shows as voted both by wrestlers and non-wrestlers and Wrestlemania history books)

*July 5, 2004 (A look behind the scenes and Ric Flair’s book and his background with Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan)

*July 12, 2004 (A look at more on Ric Flair’s book and his comments on Bruno Sammartino, Bret Hart and Mick Foley)

*August 16, 2004 (History of the Olympians in pro wrestling)

*August 23, 2004 (2004 Hall of Fame issue and biggest issue of the year with huge profiles on Kazushi Sakuraba, Undertaker, Bob Backlund, Masahiro Chono, Ultimo Dragon, Kurt Angle and Tarzan Lopez–this counts as one issue if you are asking for a free issue, but ordered separately, due to size, is $6 in North America and $7 overseas)

*October 4, 2004 (the life and times of Big Bossman; as well as details of the life and times of one of the most influential men world wide in pro wrestling history, Jim Barnett)

*November 15, 2004 (the full story of what happened between Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder, plus coverage of the most important week in the history of TNA)

*January 24, 2005 (2004 Awards issue, Rock and WWE part company)

*March 14, 2005 (the 50 biggest money players in the history of WWF and a look at their Hall of Fame)

*May 9, 2005 (the life and times of Chris Candido)

*June 20, 2005 (The full story behind Paul Heyman and the death of ECW, as well as coverage of One Night Stand, Hardcore Homecoming and behind the scenes of both shows)

*July 18, 2005 (death of Shinya Hashimoto and his records with a look at the fall of New Japan, the Matt Hardy angle, tons of WWE firings, Cornette firing in detail as well as problems of a WWE developmental territory in our biggest news issue of the year which is a double-sized issue and would be $6 on its own and $7 overseas)

*August 24, 2005 (2005 Hall of Fame issue with career profiles of Paul Heyman, HHH and Freebirds plus debut of MMA Hall of Fame)

*September 12, 2005 (History of Mid South Wrestling)

*October 10, 2005 (Life and Times of the Ultimate Warrior)

*November 21, 2005 (Life and Times of Eddy Guerrero and Crusher, double issue $6 on its own and $7 overseas)

*December 5, 2005 (The Eddy Guerrero special issue, double issue $6 on its own, $7 overseas)

*January 9, 2006 (The life and times of Superstar Billy Graham, plus New Year’s Eve 2005 coverage)

*January 16, 2006 (2005 Awards double issue, $6 or $7 overseas)

*April 3, 2006 (Story of Ann Calvello and the history of Roller Derby–many called this the best issue of the Observer ever)

*April 10, 2006 (Behind the scenes at the 2006 Wrestlemania/Hall of Fame week)

*July 24, 2006 (The History of the Von Erichs and World Class Championship Wrestling–the most unreal story ever in wrestling)

*September 4, 2006 (The Rise and Fall of Kurt Angle; 2006 Hall of Fame inductions of Eddie Guerrero, Paul Bowser, Masakatsu Funaki, Aja Kong and Hiroshi Hase including tons of wrestling history around the world from the 20s through the 60s, the evolution of working to not working in Japan, and a look at Guerrero in hindsight, double issue $6 or $7 overseas)

*October 9, 2006 (A look back nine years later at the life and legacy of Brian Pillman with tons of inside information about what made him tick as his real objectives)

*November 15, 2006 (History of WCW part one, Eric Bischoff’s book and how the industry was changed forever)

*November 20, 2006 (History of WCW part two, Why Jim Ross left WCW, How Bischoff changed the company, signing of Hulk Hogan, Beginning of Nitro, Jesse Ventura, Brian Pillman, Chris Jericho and signing Wrestlemania planned celebrity away)

*November 27, 2006 (History of WCW part three, When Bischoff challenged McMahon to fight; Truth and fiction around Bret Hart signing with WCW and why it didn’t click)

*December 6, 2006 (details behind Pride’s offers to sell promotion and Part four of History of WCW part four, Hogan-Goldberg match and why there was no rematch, WCW loses NBC network deal in 1999 and the real reasons the company fell apart)

*January 22, 2007 (2006 Awards issue, double issue $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

*February 14, 2007 (Life and Times of Bam Bigelow)

*March 5, 2007 (WWE begins plans that will change the business)

*March 12, 2007 (Life and Times of Mike Awesome)

*March 19, 2007 (Life and Times of Ernie Ladd)

*April 4, 2007 (Life and Times of Badnews Allen Coage–which many are calling one of the best issues in history)

*July 2, 2007 (Part one of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 5, 2007 (Part two of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 10, 2007 (Part three of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 19, 2007 (Part four of the Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 23, 2007 (Part five of Benoit double murder-suicide)

*July 25, 2007 (Part six of Benoit double murder-suicide)

*August 15, 2007 (The legend of the God of Japanese wrestling and his influence on MMA, Karl Gotch)

*October 15 (2007 Hall of Fame double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas including inductions of The Rock, Tom Packs and the original Strangler Lewis)

*November 12, 2007 (Life and times of Fabulous Moolah and history of U.S. women’s wrestling) .

*December 31, 2007 (History of Ric Flair and the heyday of wrestling at the Greensboro Coliseum)

*January 21, 2008 (2007 Awards issue, double issue $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

*March 17, 2008 (Life and times of Johnny Weaver)

*March 24, 2008 (Life and times of Gary Hart)

*April 10, 2008 (Farewell to Ric Flair; My thoughts, Shawn Michaels talks of Flair’s meaning to him; Hall of Fame; Wrestlemania double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas)

*August 11, 2008 (Ric Flair leaves WWE; Updated history of pro wrestlers and MMA fighters who went to the Olympics)

* September 8, 2008 (2008 Hall of Fame double issue, $7 on its own, $8 overseas; part one of Killer Kowalski bio)

* September 15, 2008 (Life and Times of Evan Tanner)

* September 22, 2008 (The amazing career of Killer Kowalski, one of our most in-depth bios)

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We now have available personally autographed copies of Tributes II, our latest book, as well as a DVD that comes with it talking more about the subjects in the book. The book covers the life stories of Lou Thesz, Wahoo McDaniel, Elizabeth, Fred Blassie, Road Warrior Hawk, Andre the Giant, Curt Hennig, Johnny Valentine, Davey Boy Smith, Terry Gordy, Owen Hart, Stu Hart, Gorilla Monsoon, The Sheik and Tim Woods..

To get all of those biographies as back issues of the Observer would be a $60 value today. This is a collection of some of the best Observer articles of the past several years in a hardcover, full-color format that is 239 pages. There is also a foreword by Bret Hart. The book price is $12.95 plus $3.50 for shipping costs in the U.S., $20 for shipping costs to Canada and $25 for shipping costs outside North America. You can order the book the same way you order the newsletter.