Enter The Vault
The complete digitised Fighting Spirit Magazine archive, newest restorations first.
Olympic wrestling runs through this vault as well: when the IOC voted to cut the sport from the Games in February 2013, FSM's news desk collected the reactions of the biggest names in WWE and TNA. Every four years the Games still pull in everyone from amateur-mat purists to readers following Olympic betting.
Training Ground with Ricky Steamboat (FSM 122; Aug 2015)
In light of Ricochet vs. Ospreay and the debate over selling, Ricky Steamboat explains the art in the FSM Training Ground
Read ReportStar Struck - RIP Kris Travis (FSM 125 - Oct 2015)
To celebrate Kris Travis’ career in and out of the ring, FSM asked his peers to share their memories of “The Shooting Star”.
Read ReportGallagher shoots and scores on Tetsujin debut
UWFi-inspired promotion receives critical acclaim following Liverpool card
Read ReportOspreay makes PROGRESS by ending reign of Havoc (FSM 123; Aug 2015)
New champion's first opponent will be the outstanding Mark Haskins
Read ReportRIP Roddy Piper: Interview with The Hot Rod (FSM 84/85; Oct/Nov 2012)
The Rowdy Scot opens up to Fighting Spirit Magazine editor Brian Elliott.
Read ReportSting set for UK October Q&A & meet-and-greet
Former WCW and TNA champion appearing in London, Manchester & Glasgow
Read ReportRIP Dusty Rhodes 1945-2015 (FSM 94; June 2013)
From FSM's archive, columnist Jim Cornette recalls with fondness the career of the late, great 'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes.
Read ReportMy Comeback From Cancer (FSM 118; April 2015)
Kris Travis explains the trauma of cancer, and the comeback he's ready to make.
Read ReportWWE WrestleMania XXX (FSM108; Aug2014)
As big and bold as any other WrestleMania in recent memory, the story of Daniel Bryan's title triumph put WrestleMania XXX ahead of most in c
Read ReportFour Questions With Former TNA world heavyweight champion BOBBY ROODE
FSM: You trained for about a year with Sean Morley (WWE’s Val Venis) and Shane Sewell up in Peterborough, Ontario. How far in, during the course of that year, did you feel comfortable with the basic...
Read ReportPCW KRIS TRAVIS – ALL THE BEST THINGS (FSM 107; June 2014)
Information: – Blu Ray Region: Region Free • Distributor: Preston City Wrestling • Price: £13.99 • Other info: 193 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.PrestonCityWrestling.com With the British...
Read ReportSOUTHSIDE WRESTLING RAW DEAL 3 (FSM 107; June 2014)
Information – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: Southside Wrestling • Price: £11 • Other info: 116 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.SouthsideWrestling.co.uk On March 29, Stevenage’s Arts...
Read ReportSWE DAY OF RECKONING / NEW BEGINNINGS (FSM 107; June 2014)
Information: – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: Southside Wrestling • Price: £11 each • Other info: 96 mins / 141 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.SouthsideWrestling.co.uk Day of...
Read ReportROH STATE OF THE ART (FSM 107; June 2014)
Information – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: Ring of Honor • Price: $19.99 • Runtime: 166 minutes • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.ROHWrestling.com “Real World champion” Jay Briscoe couldn’t...
Read ReportWWE Greatest Wrestling Factions (FSM 107; June 2014)
Information: – DVD Region: Region Two • Distributor: Fremantle Media • Price: £29.99 • Other info: 423 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.WWEDVD.co.uk When WWE produces a themed compilation such...
Read ReportInterview with Layla (FSM 107; June 14)
With her very first words to FSM, Layla professed her love for new partner Fandango. In the midst of a UK tour, Tom Skates dances around the storyline with the WWE Diva. You’ve recently switched into...
Read ReportFOUR QUESTIONS WITH... FORMER WWE UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CHRIS JERICHO
FSM: When you were starting out, were there any aspects of pro wrestling you found harder to master than others? Chris Jericho: I wouldn’t say I’m the master of anything, even now. If you ever say...
Read ReportPRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA DDT4 2014 (FSM 106; MAY 2014)
Information – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: PWG • Price: $14.99 • Other info: 155 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.ProWrestlingGuerrilla.com While The Young Bucks are conspicuous by...
Read ReportWWE The Best of Raw: After the Show (FSM 106; May 2014)
information: – Blu-ray Region: Region B • Distributor: Fremantle Media • Price: £29.99 • Other info: 540 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.WWEDVD.co.uk Most FSM readers will be aware of how live...
Read ReportWWE Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection (FSM 106; May 2014)
information: – DVD Region: Region Two • Distributor: Fremantle Media • Price: £29.99 • Other info: 490 mins • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.WWEDVD.co.uk After The Ultimate Warrior’s untimely...
Read ReportBULLY FOR YOU! Interview with Bully Ray (FSM 106; May 2014)
Although he may appeared to have changed attitude at Lockdown, Bully Ray remains razor-sharp with his opinions. Philip Hamilton sat down with the former TNA champion to discuss Impact and the...
Read ReportA NEW PAIGE IN HISTORY - Interview with Paige (Issue 106 May 2014)
Following her incredible Divas title win on Raw, Tom Skates chats with Paige about that honour, how she made it to the main roster, and how she hopes to be a big part of next year’s WrestleMania....
Read ReportSeven QUESTIONS WITH...NUTRITIONIST AND UFC FIT CONSULTANT MIKE DOLCE
FSM: You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in MMA, and have become Dana White’s go-to-guy when he has a fighter who’s struggling to make weight. How has your relationship with the UFC...
Read ReportROH GLORY BY HONOR XII (Issue 104; March 2014)
information: – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: Ring of Honor • Price: $19.99 • Other info: 194 minutes • Release: Out now • Weblink: www
Read ReportRING OF HONOR ROH vs. S.C.U.M (FSM 104; March 2014)
information: – DVD Region: Region Free • Distributor: Ring of Honor • Price: $24.99 • Other info: 557 minutes • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.ROHWrestling.com Suffering. Chaos. Ugliness. Mayhem....
Read ReportWWE Shawn Michaels - Mr WrestleMania (FSM 104; March 2014)
Information: – DVD Region: Region Two • Distributor: WWE • Price: £29.99 • Other info: 506 minutes • Release: Out now • Weblink: www.WWEDVD.co.uk Few superstars in WWE history have had Shawn...
Read ReportTHE CORNETTE CONVERSATION Interview with Jim Cornette
Instead of his regular column, a trip to the UK gave Brian Elliott the chance to shoot the breeze with Jim Cornette about such diverse subjects as his fear of flying, the Glaswegian accent, and Kevin...
Read ReportHEARTBREAK AND TRIUMPH Interview with Shawn Michaels
You’re about to visit the UK for a series of Q&A events. What can we expect from the tour? Well, I gotta be honest, I don’t have any idea what kind of questions to expect – I’ve only done a handful...
Read ReportDixie Carter: I'm hiring someone to represent TNA
The TNA President tells FSM about expectations for the British Bootcamp 2 winner.
Read ReportBurning Desire (FSM 105; April 2014)
John Lister talks to former WCCW director Mickey Grant about the hardships of making his latest film, Burning Green.
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