List of professional wrestling magazines

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This is a list of professional wrestling magazines. They are published either in print or online and range from official magazines of professional wrestling promotions to "dirt sheets", which cover more insider information and sometimes rumors. Some of the more notable magazines include Pro Wrestling Illustrated , Fighting Spirit Magazine , Wrestling Observer Newsletter , Super Luchas , Power Slam , WWE Magazine , Pro Wrestling Torch , Inside The Ropes Magazine , and The Bagpipe Report .

Contents

List

TitleYears activePrint TimeLocationFounder/
Editor(s)
PublishersCirculationWebsiteNotes
Arena De Lucha LibreMonthlyFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico N/ANo
The Atomic Elbow 2012-Quarterly (2012-2019) Irregularly published (2020- ) Flag of the United States.svg Athens, GA Robert NewsomeN/A500 Yes Professional wrestling fanzine featuring reviews, interviews, and analysis.
Ben Strong Wrestling1973 – 1975Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Rockville Centre, NY Stanley Weston
Bill Apter (ed)
G.C. London PublishingN/ANoPast of the "Ben Strong Series". [1] [2]
Big Book of Wrestling1968 - 1978Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Scottsdale, AZ Roger Elwood (ed)Jalart HouseN/ANo [1]
Box y Lucha 1954–presentFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico N/A Yes Oldest Mexican wrestling magazine still in print
Boxing Illustrated Wrestling News1958 - 1967Monthly Flag of the United States.svg New York City Stanley WestonChampion Sports PublishingN/ANoBecame Boxing Illustrated in 1967. [1]
Boxing & Wrestling Magazine1952 - 1964MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston
Eddie Borden
Boxing and Wrestling Inc.N/ANo [1]
Celebrity Wrestling1987 - 1989MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Michael O'HaraMand O. Communications Inc.N/ANo [1]
Championship Wrestling1984 - 1990MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Modern Day Periodicals Inc.N/ANo [1]
Complete Wrestling Roundup1974 - 1975MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Jalbert House Inc.NoNo [1]
Double-Action Wrestling1986 - 1988MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Michael O'HaraM. And O. Communications Inc.N/ANo [1]
Fighting Spirit Magazine 2006 - 2019Monthly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Brian ElliottUncooked MediaN/A Yes Contributors include Steve Austin, Jim Cornette, Lance Storm and Nick Aldis.
Gold Belt Wrestling1987 - 1991MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Michael O'HaraGold Belt Wrestling, Inc.No [1]
Illustrated Wrestling Digest1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Rob DobratzN/ANoRegarded as the top "dirt sheet" in the US after the close of Matmania in 1968. [3]
Inside The Ropes Magazine2020–presentMonthly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Dante Richardson

Kenny McIntosh

Titan Insider PressN/A Yes The successor to "Power Slam"
Inside Wrestling1968 - 2013Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Ambler, PA Stanley Weston
Bill Apter (ed.)
Kappa Publishing GroupN/A Yes Combined with The Wrestler in 2004. [1] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Main Event Wrestlingc. 1983 – 1993MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo
Major League Wrestlingc. 1978 – 1984MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norm KietzerN/ANo [1]
Matmania1964 - 1968Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis, MN Burt RayN/ANoPublication is considered the earliest-known "dirt sheet". Continued by James C. Melby after Ray's retirement in 1968. [1] [3]
New Wave Wrestling1992 - 2004Monthly Flag of the United States.svg New York City, NY Mike O'HaraCombat Sports Magazine GroupN/A Yes [1]
Official International Wrestling Insider1987 - 1991MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Wrestling Insider Inc.N/ANo [1]
Official Wrestling1951 - c. 1975MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Official Wrestling Inc.N/ANo [1]
Official Wrestling Guide1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Jalart HouseN/ANo
Piledriver Magazine1989 - 2000MonthlyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia N/ANo [8]
Popular Wrestling1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Popular PublishingN/ANo [1]
Power Slam 1994–2014Monthly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maidstone, KEN Findlay Martin
Colin Bowman
SW PublishingN/A Yes Longest-running professional wrestling magazine in the United Kingdom. Succeeded Superstars of Wrestling.Succeeded by Inside The Ropes Magazine.
Power of Wrestling2001 - 2002MonthlyFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Highbury Publishing HouseN/ANo [9]
Power-Wrestling1995–presentMonthlyFlag of Germany.svg  Germany Wolfgang StachPV Verlags GmbH, DüsseldorfN/A Yes Longest-running professional wrestling magazine in Germany.
Pro Wrestling Body Press Magazine1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
Pro Wrestling Illustrated 1979–presentMonthly Flag of the United States.svg Blue Bell, PA Stanley Weston
Bill Apter (ed.)
Kappa Publishing GroupN/A Yes [1] [5] [10]
Rumble Magazine2011–presentMonthlyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Rumble MagazineN/A Yes [11]
The Ring Wrestling1963 - 1984MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States The Ring Inc.N/ANoMerged with other Kietzer publications into The Wrestling News in 1972. [1] [4] [12]
Ringside Wrestling1984 - 2000MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norman JacobsStarlog PublishingN/ANo [1]
Ring Sirens Magazine2013–presentMonthlyFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Tyler PrattisN/A Yes Women's Wrestling Magazine
Sports Review Wrestling1972 - 1995MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston London Publishing CompanyN/ANoPublished the popular "Apartment Wrestling" columns from 1973 to 1983. [1] [7]
Super Luchas 1991–presentWeeklyFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Ernesto Ocampo15,000 Yes
Superstar Wrestlers1987 - 1994MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norman JacobsStarlog PublishingN/ANo [1]
Superstar Wrestlers Reporter1988 - 1989MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Comics World CorporationN/ANo
Superstars of Wrestling 1991–1994Monthly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maidstone, KEN Findlay Martin
Colin Bowman
SW PublishingN/ANoSucceeded by Power Slam.
The Tag Rope2014–presentQuarterlyFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Ryan CarseN/A Yes
Total Wrestling2002 - 2004MonthlyFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Total Wrestling MagazineHighbury Publishing House25,000 (2003) [9] Yes Continuation of Power of Wrestling. Bill Apter served as senior editor. [9]
Tutto Wrestling Magazine Flag of Italy.svg ItalyN/A Yes Largest Italian language wrestling magazine.
Victory Sports Wrestlingc. 1972 - 1989MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
WOW Magazine (Women of Wrestling)1988 -MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo
WOW Magazine (World of Wrestling)1999 - 2001MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States H&S MediaMike MorrisN/ANoThe first magazine marketed towards "smart" fans, Bill Apter served as its editor-in-chief during its 3-year run. [1] [13]
Wrestle Americac. 1992 - 1999MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
The WrestlerOctober 1966 - 2013Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Ambler, PA Stanley Weston London Publishing CompanyN/A Yes Combined with Inside Wrestling in 2004. [1] [4] [5] [10]
Wrestling1951Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Jersey City, NJ Joseph WeiderWrestling Inc.N/ANo [1] [4]
Wrestlingc. 1984 - 1992MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1] [4]
Wrestling '831983 - 1992QuarterlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States NoSubsequently published "Wrestling '84", "Wrestling '85", "Wrestling '86", etc. One-time special was published in 1999.
Wrestling '93: Rulebreaker1993 - 1994QuarterlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston
Eddie Ellner (credited as "Editorial Conscience")
London Publishing CompanyNoN/A Heel viewpoint magazine. Succeeded "Wrestling '83" last issue in 1992 and was succeeded by Wrestling Bad Guys.
Wrestling Action1977 - 1979MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States World Wide Wrestling Federation Vince McMahon, Sr. N/ANoNotable staff members included editor-in-chief Les Thatcher and photographer George Napolitano. [10]
Wrestling Action1987MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Harris PublishingNo [1]
Wrestling All Stars Heroes and Villains1983 - 2000MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norman JacobsN/ANoOriginally published as simply Wrestling All Stars from 1983 to 1985. [1] [5]
Wrestling As You Like It1946 - 1955Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Chicago, IL Dick Axman N/ANoEarliest wrestling publication ever published and the only one active during the post-WWII years. Replaced by Wrestling Life in 1955. [4] [12]
Wrestling Bad Guys1990sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston
Eddie Ellner 1994-1996, Brandi Manciewicz 1996-end (both credited as "Editorial Conscience")
G.C. London Publishing CompanyN/ANo [1] Heel viewpoint magazine
Wrestling Confidential1964 - c. 1965MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Complete Sports PublishersN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Confidential1987–presentMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States DOJO PublishingN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Eye1980sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Jems, Inc.N/ANo [1] [5]
Wrestling Fever1980sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States M. Morse PublishingN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Fury1987 - 1992MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Jems Inc.N/ANo [1]
Wrestling Greatest Battles1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States G.C. London Publishing CompanyN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Guide1970sMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
Wrestling IllustratedMonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo
Wrestling Life1955 - 1964MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Dick Axman N/ANo [1] [4] [12] [14]
Wrestling's Main Event1982 - c. 1994MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States George NapolitanoPumpkin PressN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Monthly1971 - c. 1977MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norm KietzerKietzer PublishingN/ANoMerged with other Kietzer publications into The Wrestling News. [1]
Wrestling News1959–presentMonthly Flag of the United States.svg Fraser, MI Norm KietzerKietzer PublishingN/A Yes Purchased by Arena Publishing in 2002 and published as "Wrestling Revue". [1] [5] [10]
Wrestling Picture Bookc. 1975 - 1979MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
Wrestling Power1986-1989MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norman JacobsN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Revue1959 - 1983MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston Publications QuebecorN/ANo [1] [4]
Wrestling Ringside1984 - 1992MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo
Wrestling Scenec. 1982 - 1988MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Norman JacobsStarlog PressN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Sports Starsc. 1972 - 1975MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo
Wrestling Superstarsc. 1978 - 1997MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States N/ANo [1]
Wrestling Today1978 - c. 1993MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Ideal PublishingN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Training Illustrated1973-1985MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Scott Epstein
Dan Lurie
Muscle-Man Inc.N/ANo [1] [15]
Too Sweet Magazine2016 -Quarterly Flag of India.svg India Mohammad FaizanShooting Star PressN/A Yes First ever pro wrestling magazine from India. Earlier known as The Squared Circle Magazine. Head writers: Nick Whitworth, Santos Esquivel Jr. & Tom Yamamoto.
Wrestling and TV Sports1951Monthly Flag of the United States.svg New York City Fanfare PublicationsN/ANo [1] [4]
Wrestling USA1954 - 1955Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Charleston, WV Douglas DaltonDalton PublicationsN/ANo [4]
Wrestling USAc. 1984 - 1993QuarterlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Stanley Weston G.C. London Publishing CompanyN/ANo [1]
Wrestling Weekly1998 - 2001WeeklyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia N/ANo
Wrestling World1954 - 1955Monthly Flag of the United States.svg New York City, NY Norman JacobsN/ANoContinuation of the NWA's Official Wrestling magazine. [4]
Wrestling World1962 - 2001Monthly Flag of the United States.svg New York City, NY Sterling/Mcfadden PartnershipN/ANoContributors included Stately Wayne Manor. [1] [4]

Official promotions

TitleYears activePrint TimeLocationFounder(s)PublishersCirculationWebsiteNotes
AWA Magazinec. 1972 – 1977Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis Championship Sports PublishingN/ANoOfficial American Wrestling Association magazine. [1]
AWE Magazine2006Monthly Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Winnipeg Jeff DyckCanadian Gold MediaN/ANoOfficial Action Wrestling Entertainment magazine.
ECW Magazine 1999 – 2000Bi-Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Mike Morris (ed.)H&S MediaN/A Yes Official Extreme Championship Wrestling magazine. [13]
GLOW Magazine1988Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada David McLane Tempo PublishingN/ANoOfficial Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling magazine.
N.W.A. Official Wrestling1951 - 1953Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Washington, D.C.Fred Kohler,
Dick Axman (ed.)
N.W.A. Official Wrestling, Inc. N/ANoOfficial National Wrestling Alliance magazine. [1] [4] [12]
WCW Magazine 1991 - 1994Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta Bill Apter
Craig Peters
Dennis A. Brent
World Championship Wrestling N/ANoOriginally known as NWA/WCW Wrestling Wrap-Up from 1989 to 1991. [1] [16]
WCW Magazine1995 - 2001Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta Colin Bowman
Ross Forman
World Championship Wrestling N/ANoSecond volume which ran until WCW's close in 2001. [16]
WWF/E Magazine 1983–2014Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Stamford, Connecticut Bob Lee
Tony Romando (eic)
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. N/A Yes Originally known as WWF Victory Magazine in 1983. In July 2014 the WWE announced it would cease production due to budget cuts and declining sales of the magazine. [1] [17]
Westside Pro Wrestling's Almanac2010YearlyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia N/ANoOfficial Westside Pro Wrestling magazine.
Wrestling News1960MonthlyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia N/ANoOfficial World Championship Wrestling magazine.
XPW Magazine1999Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia N/ANoOfficial Xtreme Pro Wrestling magazine.

Online magazines and newsletters

TitleYears activePrint TimeLocationFounder(s)PublishersCirculationWebsiteNotes
The Bagpipe Report 1996–2000MonthlyFlag of the United States.svg  United States Charles MacLaurin
Blake Norton
N/A40,000 Yes One of the most read internet newsletters during the late-1990s, it was the first weekly pro wrestling magazine show broadcast via TWC Fight!. Purchased by Wrestling-Online.com in 2000. [13]
The Chokeslam Newsletter1998–2003DailyFlag of the United States.svg  United States John WhiteN/A8,500N/AOne of the few daily email newsletters. John White got his start as a contributor to The Bagpipe Report.
Connecticut Pro Wrestling1993-1996Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Colchester, CT N/AN/AN/ANo [18]
Figure Four Weekly 1995–Weekly Flag of the United States.svg Woodinville, WA Bryan Alvarez N/AN/A Yes [13]
Pro Wrestling Torch 1987–Weekly Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul, MN Wade Keller N/AN/A Yes
Ring Around The Northwest1983–2013Monthly Flag of the United States.svg Troutdale, OR Mike RodgersN/AN/ANo [19]
The Ring Fan2011–Daily Flag of the United States.svg Wytheville, VA Clarence Eddie CowanN/AN/A Yes
The Squared Circle Magazines2015–Monthly Flag of India.svg India Md. FaizanN/AN/A Yes The first ever pro wrestling magazine in India.
Wrestling Observer 1983–Weekly Flag of the United States.svg Campbell, CA Dave Meltzer N/AN/A Yes
Wrestling-Online Newsletter1996–Daily Flag of Malta.svg Malta Colin VassalloN/A27,000 Yes The newsletter is also available on iPad as a monthly magazine titled Wrestling-Online Digital Magazine, free for download on the iTunes Newsstand.
Smark Henry Wrestling News2015–Daily Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Anthony CuelloN/AN/A Yes
Wrestling World News1996-1998Weekly Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland Jamie SmithApprox. 60 subscribersNo

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