Torch Newsletter #533 (cover-dated February 6, 1999) has just been added. VIP members can access the complete Torch Back issue by clicking here, or just click on the Access Torch Archives red button at the top, then go to Torch Newsletter Back Issues 1999.

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This issue features detailed coverage of Mankind's WWE Title win during Halftime Heat on USA Network during halftime of the Super Bowl... Chris Zavisa's detailed obit on Giant Baba who died five years ago this week... Bruce Mitchell's 8th Annual Year-in-Review Quiz... Wade Keller's End Notes on Raw and Nitro... Full length insider Newswire reports on the WWF, WCW, ECW, and indy scene including news of Steve Austin being harassed at home and missing appearances because of it, Kevin Nash's speech to WCW wrestlers, WrestleMania 15 news, news of Raw's biggest ever win over Nitro in the ratings, heat between Konnan and Kevin Nash, and a lot more behind the scenes news during the Monday Night Wars... And more!



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