VIP Exclusive Features 1998 Torch Back Issue Series: Rock wins WWE Title, more Austin-McMahon real-life tension details, Media Spotlight (#521)
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The latest Torch Newsletter "10 Years Ago" back issue has just been converted to web format and is now available to Torch VIP Members in the "Access Torch Archives" section. It is Torch Newsletter #521 from ten years ago (cover-dated November 21, 1998).
This issue features in-depth coverage of the Survivor Series PPV including Rock capturing the WWF Title in a tournament... A Cover Story looks at the mainstream media spotlight shining on the wrestling industry... An update on the Vince McMahon-Steve Austin controversy (our controversial coverage of their behind the scenes problems prompted a phone call from Vince McMahon around this time resulting in an hour-long conversation to talk things through)... Information wrestler payoffs for SummerSlam... The latest on the heated ratings battle between Raw and Nitro... Plus full coverage of Raw, Nitro, and ECW TV shows... And more...
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