WRESTLING REVUE #149 - OCTOBER - DECEMBER, 2005
60 PAGES
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WRESTLING BOOK REVUE: "The Professional Wrestler's Workout & Instructional Giude." WR editor & publisher Brian Bukantis tells why "I hate this book! I love this book!"
"AND THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS" "The Epitome Of Wrestling Managers," PERCIVAL A. FRIEND shares his memories of the great Central States feud between Harley Race and Rufus R. Jones.
TED DIBIASE HONORED AT WRESTLING HALL OF FAME DINNER. The 'Million Dollar Man' is given his just accolades at the 2005 dinner in his honor. Including several photos from the event, including special guests Bret Hart and Mick Foley!
THE FABULOUS CRUSHER. From the Wrestilng Revue Classics series, here is an article originally published in 1966 authored by Norman Kietzer. Nice vintage photos of 'The Wrestler Who Made Milwaukee Famous.' Interesting read of the time period when Crusher turned from one of the most hated to the most loved in the sport.
THE LEGEND OF THE CRUSHER. George Lentz, probably the Crusher's biggest fan, pens this piece exclusively for Wrestling Revue about one of the most colorful and down-to-earth people ever to set foot in the squared circle.
PAGES FROM THE PROGRAMS: Three articles from three different wrestling programs - all about The Crusher, from 1969, 1972 and 1978.
SADDLE UP WITH BLACKJACK MULLIGAN. David Chappell (of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway website) interviews the big man from Sweetwater, Texas, with an emphasis on his days in the Mid-Atlantic territory. The interview covers most of BlackJack's career. Many, many photos - some never before seen.
PAGES FROM THE PROGRAMS: A page from a 1969 AWA Yearbook promoting the talents of rookie Big Bob Windham - aka Blackjack Mulligan.
MAT MARKETWATCH. JIM MELBY once again gives the rundown to wrestling collectibles bought, sold and traded on the internet.
REMEMBERING CHRIS TOLOS. Dr. Mike Lano definitely has fond memories - he should, he was president of the Tolos Brothers Fan Club.
COBO CONFIDENTIAL. In this issue, Supermouth Dave Drason, notorious manager, recalls the first time he was asked to actually wrestle in the ring. Hilarious stuff! Then, he goes into detail about an important charity event that he attended in Chicago this summer, joined by such notables as Harley Race, Paul Christy, Ox Baker and Jimmy Valiant, to name just a few.
TOP TEN CANADIAN WRESTLERS OF THE GOLDEN AGE. Wrestling historian JIM MELBY gives his latest Top 10 list. You're welcome to disagree! Nice vintage photos accompany Mr. Melby's choices.
MY CAREER IN PRO WRESTLING (Part 2). When it comes to wrestling magazines and programs in the 1970s, one name comes to the top: NORMAN H. KIETZER. The former publisher of The Wrestling News, Ring Wrestling and Wrestling Revue continues his series as only a man in his position could. Norm talks about his early days as a wrestling promoter in Minnesota... what do you do when your main event star is injured just before your big show?
WRESTLING REVUE SCRAPBOOK. Crusher Collectables... plus a few great photos of the legends as they appear today: Terry Funk, Manny Fernandez, Jack Brisco, Nick Bowinkel, Sherry Martel, Bruno Sammartino and Bill Watts.