WWE Magazine
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Founded | 1983 |
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Final issue | October 2014 (though the special edition issues are still being published) |
Company | WWE |
Country | US |
Based in | Stamford, Connecticut |
Language | English |
WWE Magazine was the official professional wrestling magazine of WWE. This incarnation of the magazine contains lifestyle sections, a monthly calendar, entertainment, work out tips, and other information. It was announced in July 2014 that after thirty years, the magazine would cease production, although special issues would continue to be published.[1][2]
History
WWE Magazine has gone through many incarnations throughout the years. It was originally known as WWF Victory Magazine from its debut issue in 1983[3] through the third issue of publication.
Starting with the third issue (April – May 1984) it became known as World Wrestling Federation Magazine (or WWF Magazine for short), with newly crowned
.On July 31, 2014, it was announced that WWE Magazine would cease production due to budget cuts as well as a decline in circulation. The last issue (October 2014) would be available on September 16, 2014.
Breaking kayfabe
On very rare occasions, kayfabe would be broken; such instances would be if a wrestler had died or if the topic had such far-reaching interest to WWF fans that it could not be ignored. Notable examples of the magazine breaking kayfabe were the 1990 parasailing accident that injured Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake (at the time, one of the WWF's biggest stars), and the 1992 divorce of Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth.
In the September 1993 issue, the magazine was to introduce a semi-regular feature titled "Now It's Our Turn", which was to present the WWF's official (non-kayfabe) explanations/defenses against accusations from former wrestlers and employees. Although one lengthy column focusing on
WWE Kids Magazine
WWE Kids Magazine launched in April 2008 and was a monthly magazine aimed at children aged 6–14. It is still being published in the United Kingdom though the US edition is no longer being published.[5]
See also
References
- ^ World Wrestling Entertainment to shutter WWE Magazine, along with 2 others after October issue
- ^ "WWE Special Editions return!".
- ^ Douglas Scarpa (August 2, 2014). "WWE Magazine to Cease Production". What Culture. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ^ WWE Confirms It's Shutting Down Magazine Division
- ^ "Wwe Kids Magazine Subscription | Buy at Newsstand.co.uk | General".