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Jim Cornette's Conclusion (Issue 79)
WWE under Jim Ross had the only successful developmental program in the industry, but it’s been decimated...
Read ReportGuest Column: Bret Hart
It’s important to note that the wrestlers who ignore the importance of realism in pro wrestling consistently do not make it to the top...
Read ReportGuest Column: Konnan
I think WWE made a few huge mistakes with Sin Cara right off the bat. They dropped him straight into the shark tank...
Read ReportGuest Column: Mick Foley
Oddly, I look at the infamous 1998 Hell in a Cell match as the birth of my present-day pursuit of comedy...
Read ReportMagnus: UK Is Hottest Pro Wrestling Market
Nick 'Magnus' Aldis tells of his admiration for UK wrestling fans during exclusive guest article.
Read ReportEDITORIAL: British Wrestling Is Primed For Television Success
FSM Editor Brian Elliott ponders the state of British Wrestling after viewing an excellent Preston City Wrestling show.
Read ReportThe Cornette Conclusion (Issue 85)
Following Michael Campbell's column last month, Jim Cornette retorts about the current state of Ring of Honor.
Read ReportGuest Column: Lionheart (FSM 105; April 2014)
On March 1, Adrian McCallum suffered a serious injury after a match with AJ Styles. Here, he explains what really happened.
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 ReportHell in a Cell: Predicting CM Punk vs. Ryback
Fighting Spirit Magazine editor Brian Elliott makes a prediction about this contentious main event.
Read ReportMagnus: Learning The Business
TNA's Magnus writes about just how much he's learnt from the talent in the TNA locker-room.
Read ReportBig Daddy Wrestler: Shirley Crabtree's British Wrestling Career
The biggest problem with Big Daddy is that he was a one-man superstar in a business never designed to work that way...
Read ReportRaw Materials
With believable performances by both Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, it was some of the best hype of its era...
Read ReportFSM ARCHIVE (July 2011): The Devil In Nick Diaz
While supremely talented, Nick Diaz never fails to court controversy. Will Cooling looks at MMA's charismatic enigma...
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 ReportMade In Japan
Working in Japan was something Sabre had been building towards for a very long time
Read ReportThe Jewel In The Crown
Ireland's Fergal Prince Devitt is one of the finest performers in New Japan. FSM makes the case that he could be an important member of the WWE roster.
Read ReportFSM Archive: 10 Questions... with Jim Korderas (Issue 91; April 2013)
The former WWE referee has some advice for aspiring officials.
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 ReportJR Critiques Stone Cold Conundrum As UK Tour Beckons
One WWE Hall of Famer offers insight into another amidst excitement surrounding impending spoken word UK tour.
Read ReportFive Questions with... Raven
FSM talks former ECW, WCW, and WWE star Raven about how young wrestlers can make the most of what they have.
Read ReportJames Storm: Wrestling Needs To Pace Itself
Former TNA World Champion throws his cowboy hat into the ring, says wrestling needs less Pay-Per-View.
Read ReportJohn Cena: PG Era Was Turn For Better
WWE's top attraction feels company made wise decision by switching from TV-14 to PG.
Read ReportScott Steiner Drops Lawsuit Against TNA
Steiner drops one lawsuit, with more legal problems still outstanding.
Read ReportTNA Announce UK Gut Check
Star finding Gut Check program hits Nottingham in January for first UK run in 2 years.
Read ReportWho Will Face The Undertaker At Wrestlemania?
Speculation heats up on who will challenge the mighty streak next Spring.
Read ReportSheamus: Never Satisfied
WWE star speaks out on his boyhood idols, claims he is never fully sated with performances.
Read ReportDynamite Kid Interview: Tom Billington's Ex-Wife Michelle
Michelle Billington speaks out on her explosive relationship with the enigmatic grappler.
Read ReportDavey Richards Talks Dynamite Kid
Former ROH World Champion speaks out on the influence The Dynamite Kid had on him.
Read ReportTom Prichard: Dean Ambrose Is Unique
Former WWE star and trainer speaks candidly on Dean Ambrose, shares thoughts on The Shield.
Read ReportTNA Stars Speak Out On UK Tour
Former World Tag-Team Champions (Of The World) reveal excitement of upcoming tour, line-up changed.
Read ReportJohnny Gargano: Jerry Lynn Is Priceless
Current DGUSA Champion talks breaking into the business and taking risks, shares thoughts on Jerry Lynn.
Read ReportHulk Hogan Talks Rockstar Spud
Legendary figure speaks out on why Spud was chosen to win TNA's British Bootcamp.
Read ReportAJ Styles: UK Fans Are Best On Planet
TNA original speaks out on his relationship with UK fans, feels going live has upped the ante.
Read ReportBret Hart: Triple H Is Overrated
Former WWE and WCW World Champion shares strong opinion of Triple H.
Read ReportSteve Austin: No Substitute For Experience
Hall of Famer feels WWE must do more to prepare young talent for huge platform.
Read ReportJim Ross: Bruno Sammartino Would Still Be Huge Today
Legendary wrestling announcer speculates whether or not WWE Hall of Fame inductee would make it in today's business.
Read ReportJushin Thunder Liger Joins The UK Revolution
High-flying Japanese legend signs up for first appearance under the mask in the UK on June 15th.
Read ReportBruno Sammartino: I Never Thought I'd Step Foot In MSG Again
Future WWE Hall of Famer talks passionately about Madison Square Garden.
Read ReportTop WWE & TNA Names React To Olympic Decision
Some of the biggest names in pro wrestling are left dumbfounded over decision to cut wrestling from Olympic schedule.
Read ReportExcitement As UK Promotions Form Working Relationship
Saraya Knight 'confident' relationship with LDN Wrestling can only lead to good things for UK women's scene.
Read ReportKevin Nash: DDP Will Take Scott Hall To Next Level
Former WWE and WCW World Champion feels Scott Hall is in safe hands with DDP.
Read ReportWWE Introduce New Title Belt
WWE feel polarising Spinner title was hard to replace, detail production of new WWE Title belt.
Read ReportHulk Hogan: Two-faced Bret Hart was a cheap WWF champion
The Hulkster pours scorn on Hart's asking price, in comparison to previous WWF title-holders.
Read ReportHulk Hogan: I Would've Stripped Jeff Hardy Of TNA Title
Hogan derides decision to go on tour without the TNA World champion
Read ReportHulk Hogan: CM Punk Couldn't Walk A Mile In My Shoes
In exclusive news story number three, Hogan calls out CM Punk for his comments during a recent episode of Raw.
Read ReportGlenn Beck: Wrestling Fans Are Stupid
American conservative and media personality hits out at Jack Swagger's on-screen character, WWE responds.
Read ReportHulk Hogan: I Was Scared To Call Vince With Bad News
Hogan comments on botched back surgeries, gives details on 25-year deal with WWE.
Read ReportChris Jericho: World-Travelled Stars Better Prepared For WWE
Recent WWE returnee speaks on benefit of wrestling across the globe, talks staying in shape.
Read ReportSWA Bringing Top Import Stars To Scotland For Blockbuster Weekend
Scottish Wrestling Alliance mix import stars with exciting local talent on March 10th.
Read ReportDDP: We Can Rebuild Scott Hall
Former WCW World Champion asks for wrestling fans to help the former-'Razor' with surgery.
Read ReportNew free-to-air British Wrestling show set for debut
Monthly show highlighting the best of British wrestling begins on Challenge on March 31.
Read ReportHulk Hogan vs The Rock: Wrestlemania Match Changed On The Fly
Hulk Hogan sheds light on original plans for his Wrestlemania X-8 match with The Rock.
Read ReportHogan: I Want To Induct Macho Man Into Hall of Fame
The Hulkster tells of his strained relationship with The Macho Man, but notes his desire to see him in the Hall of Fame.
Read ReportHogan: I Wanted To Be Heel At Wrestlemania VI
Hulk Hogan lifts the curtain on a bombshell proposal made prior to his 1990 match with The Ultimate Warrior.
Read ReportBruno Sammartino: WWE Have Made Positive Changes
WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductee feels WWE are making changes for the betterment of the entire wrestling industry.
Read ReportFSM EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OCTOBER 19TH REV PRO SHOW!
“Uprising” raises the stakes, Rev Pro add to Hiroshi Tanahashi UK debut.
Read ReportFSM Exclusive Announcement: Southside Wrestling
A huge match is set for Southside Wrestling on October 27.
Read ReportFSM Exclusive: Magnus Earns Improved TNA Deal
Amidst much contract activity in TNA, the FSM columnist re-signs on new two-year agreement.
Read ReportFSM confirms details of new World of Sport TV deal
November taping footage will become property of ITV, but could end up on a different channel.
Read ReportFSM Exclusive: Former Heavyweight Boxing Champ Heading To PCW
Knockout artist confirmed to make pro wrestling debut on UK soil in March 2014.
Read ReportPBW Presents Bumper Card At Maximum Impact 2013
Annual supershow set to rock the house in new venue on November 2, several huge matches announced.
Read ReportKevin Nash, Scott Hall & Sean Waltman Set To Take Over UK
Former WWE and WCW stars planning Takeover Tour this November.
Read ReportFSM EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: HXC Wrestling - November 30, 2013
A big match-up will take place at MMU Students' Union
Read ReportWWE aiming to revolutionise TV experience with new streaming Network
Service won't officially be rolled out in the UK until 2015
Read ReportTerry Funk: CM Punk will return for WrestleMania
Former NWA World champion believes both Punk and WWE have too much to lose.
Read ReportMagnus: Samoa Joe Is One Of The Best Ever
Former Gladiators TV star and current TNA performer speaks out on Joe
Read ReportEric Bischoff: TNA Has More Focus
TNA's Executive Producer speaks out on more well-rounded, cohesive televised output from the Orlando promotion.
Read ReportJim Cornette Talks Kenny King
ROH Executive Producer speaks out on King's decision to leave the company and join TNA.
Read ReportDixie Carter: I'm hiring someone to represent TNA
The TNA President tells FSM about expectations for the British Bootcamp 2 winner.
Read ReportAdam Copeland On Edge: I Don't Miss Wrestling
Star of the Haven TV show talks wrestling and whether or not he misses the WWE spotlight
Read ReportThe Masons: Don't Tell The Bride Is Unmissable
Newly-wed wrestling duo describe what we're likely to see on the smash hit BBC Three program.
Read ReportSting set for UK October Q&A & meet-and-greet
Former WCW and TNA champion appearing in London, Manchester & Glasgow
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 ReportGallagher shoots and scores on Tetsujin debut
UWFi-inspired promotion receives critical acclaim following Liverpool card
Read ReportRoddy Piper: Drew McIntyre Could Be Main Eventer
Rowdy Roddy Piper uncovers discussions with WWE on managing Scottish talent during FSM interview.
Read ReportAJ Lee: I Miss Wrestling
Former WWE Raw GM talks accepting non-wrestling role, working on her acting skills and more.
Read ReportStevie Richards: Wrestling Is 95% Politics
Former ECW, WWE and TNA star feels he could have contributed much more during lengthy in-ring career.
Read ReportGail Kim: Female Wrestlers Have It Tougher
TNA Knockout feels female grapplers have it harder than their male counterparts when entering the pro wrestling business.
Read ReportPro Wrestling EVE Hit Wrestle-Fever
Europe's premier all-female promotion have big things planned for iPPV show on November 10th.
Read ReportEric Bischoff: Being Live Brings Extra Buzz
TNA Executive Producer feels being live makes for a more exciting product.
Read ReportBooker T: Fit Finlay Is Essential
Former 5-time WCW World Champion feels there is no substitute for the experience of Fit Finlay and others.
Read ReportWWE Planning UK Pay-Per-View?
Company officials meet with various stadium personnel regarding possible UK-based super show.
Read ReportWWE Sign Distribution Deal
Huge news for WWE fans in the UK and abroad as the company announce new media distribution partner.
Read ReportJohn Cena: I'm Not The Face Of WWE
After hitting 10 years with WWE, the promotion's top superstar wants 10 more.
Read ReportSteve Austin: Let Vince Work
Stone Cold shares his opinion on Vince McMahon and gives reasons why he's not finished with the business just yet.
Read ReportChris Masters: WWE Release Still A Surprise
Former WWE star speaks out on the surprising elements surrounding his release.
Read ReportAustin Aries: Evolution of A-Double
Evolution of A-Double also benefits enormously from including several encounters from lesser-regarded shows...
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