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==History== |
==History== |
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WWE Magazine has gone through many incarnations throughout the years. Originally known as WWF(World Wrestling Federation) Victory Magazine, it's debut issue was in August 1983. It was a bi-monthly magazine. Only 2 issues of Victory Magazine were created. The first issue had Superfly Jimmy Snuka on the cover. The second issue had Sgt. Slaughter on the cover. |
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Starting with the third issue(April/May 1984) it became known as World Wrestling Federation Magazine. Newly crowned WWF Champion Hulk Hogan graced the cover. WWF Magazine would continue to be bi-monthly throughout 1984, 1985, 1986 and into 1987. The April/May 1987 issue would be the last bi-monthly issue. Beginning with the June 1987 issue(WrestleMania III results) WWF Magazine became a monthly operation. WWF Magazine would become a staple of the World Wrestling Federation for the next decade. |
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Another big part of the magazine is its givaways. ''RAW'' and ''SmackDown!'' magazines rarely had givaways. Now, there are several givaways of autographed memerobilia each month. Most are just random drawings. However,fans who can answer "Guess the Match" correctly are also entered into a drwaing for another prize. Some givaways have been a [[Ric Flair]] robe and a [[Triple H]] sledgehammer. |
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In April 1996 the World Wrestling Federation decided to create a second magazine. Raw Magazine became the sister magazine of WWF Magazine with it's debut May/June 1996 issue. While WWF Magazine was monthly, Raw Magazine started out bi-monthly. In January 1998 Raw became a monthly magazine along with WWF Magazine. |
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WWF Magazine would continue to roll on into the new millenium. In May 2002 the World Wrestling Federation became known as World Wrestling Entertainment. The May 2002 issue would be the last "WWF" Magazine. Starting with the June 2002 issue(Austin/Rock cover) it would change it's name to WWE Magazine. WWE Magazine would produce it's last issue(temporarily) with the December 2003 issue. Beginning the following month WWE would begin SmackDown Magazine. Raw Magazine and SmackDown Magazine would be the premier magazines for each respective WWE brand. However in the summer of 2006, Raw and SmackDown Magazines would be discontinued and WWE Magazine would return with the August 2006 issue(Batista cover). |
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| ⚫ | The new WWE Magazine was designed to move away from being solely a wrestling magazine. Instead of just wrestling feuds, the majority of the magazine contains lifestyle tips, product reviews and photos of WWE's superstars and divas outside the ring. The new style is similar to current Maxim and Stuff Magazines. |
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==Monthly Sections== |
==Monthly Sections== |
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Revision as of 23:53, 14 January 2007
WWE Magazine is a wrestling magazine, which replaced WWE's previous RAW and Smackdown! publications. This incarnation of the magazine contains lifestyle sections,a monthly calendar, entertainment, work out tips etc. This is an official publication from World Wrestling Entertainment.
History
WWE Magazine has gone through many incarnations throughout the years. Originally known as WWF(World Wrestling Federation) Victory Magazine, it's debut issue was in August 1983. It was a bi-monthly magazine. Only 2 issues of Victory Magazine were created. The first issue had Superfly Jimmy Snuka on the cover. The second issue had Sgt. Slaughter on the cover.
Starting with the third issue(April/May 1984) it became known as World Wrestling Federation Magazine. Newly crowned WWF Champion Hulk Hogan graced the cover. WWF Magazine would continue to be bi-monthly throughout 1984, 1985, 1986 and into 1987. The April/May 1987 issue would be the last bi-monthly issue. Beginning with the June 1987 issue(WrestleMania III results) WWF Magazine became a monthly operation. WWF Magazine would become a staple of the World Wrestling Federation for the next decade.
In April 1996 the World Wrestling Federation decided to create a second magazine. Raw Magazine became the sister magazine of WWF Magazine with it's debut May/June 1996 issue. While WWF Magazine was monthly, Raw Magazine started out bi-monthly. In January 1998 Raw became a monthly magazine along with WWF Magazine.
WWF Magazine would continue to roll on into the new millenium. In May 2002 the World Wrestling Federation became known as World Wrestling Entertainment. The May 2002 issue would be the last "WWF" Magazine. Starting with the June 2002 issue(Austin/Rock cover) it would change it's name to WWE Magazine. WWE Magazine would produce it's last issue(temporarily) with the December 2003 issue. Beginning the following month WWE would begin SmackDown Magazine. Raw Magazine and SmackDown Magazine would be the premier magazines for each respective WWE brand. However in the summer of 2006, Raw and SmackDown Magazines would be discontinued and WWE Magazine would return with the August 2006 issue(Batista cover).
The new WWE Magazine was designed to move away from being solely a wrestling magazine. Instead of just wrestling feuds, the majority of the magazine contains lifestyle tips, product reviews and photos of WWE's superstars and divas outside the ring. The new style is similar to current Maxim and Stuff Magazines.
Monthly Sections
- Brawl- Includes exclusive match photos, polls, fan mail and fan art.
- Grapplers- Contains wrestler interviews. These interviews usually go beyond character and storylines and deal with behind the scenes and personal lives.
- Big Night- Wrestlers discuss their favorte foods and recipies. This section is meant to be a screening party planning guide.
- Knowledge- Wrestlers answer fan mail and offer advice on relationships, cars and more. There are also quizzes with a different theme each month.
- Reviews- This section contains reviews for video games, music, DVD's and more. Wrestlers also recommend some of their favorite products.
- Body Shop- Wrestlers offer workout and diet advice. Dr. Louis Rios discusses how WWE medical teams treat injuries.
- Insider- Contains TV and pay-per-view results as well as a monthly calendar of WWE events and birthdays. There are also photos of numerous wrestler appearences, a list of notable quotes made by wrestlers and announcers, and historical photos. There is also a "Guess the Match" feature where a zoomed-in photo of a match is shown. If you guess correctly, you can win a piece of WWE merchandise.
- Abuse- A wrestler performs a wrestling move on editor Matt Christensen.
Hotline
WWE Magazine also has a hotline that fans can call. The line is open from 1pm until 2pm EST seven days a week. Each call is limited to 60 seconds and you cannot leave a message. According to the advertisement in the magazine, fans can leave a , "...Question, complaint or drunken tale." It also says that some calls are posted on the magazine's website. [1]
Cover History
- Summer Special 2006: Torrie Wilson
- August 2006: Batista
- September 2006: Trish Stratus
- Fall Special 2006: Rowdy Roddy Piper, Edge, Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Mickie James and The Iron Sheik
- October 2006: John Cena
- November 2006: Maria
- Winter Special 2006: Triple H
- December 2006: Edge
- Holiday Special 2006: Michelle McCool, Candice Michelle and Kelly Kelly
- New Year Special 2006: Ashley Massaro
- Best of 2006 (January 2007): Collage featuring wrestlers Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton and Batista
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