VIP 1999 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #544 (April 17, 1999): Cover Story on firing of Davey Boy Smith while he was hospitalized, coverage of WCW’s Spring Stampede PPV including Dallas Page capturing WCW Title in four-way match with Sting, Flair, and Hogan, plus more

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SUMMARY of #544 cover-dated April 17, 1999: This issue covers the firing of Davey Boy Smith by Eric Bischoff while Smith was hospitalized… WCW’s Spring Stampede PPV including Dallas Page capturing the WCW Title in a four-way match with Sting, Ric Flair, and Hulk Hogan including match-by-match coverage with Keller’s star ratings, Roundtable Reviews, and Reader Reax and Poll Results… WCW Newswire looks at how the political structure was staying put despite dipping ratings and bad morale… WWF Newswire looks at the anticipation of the pending deal with UPN for a new Thursday show… Tons of WCW and WWF insider notebook items… Reports on Raw, Nitro, ECW TV, Power Pro, Thunder, and Heat… Wade Keller’s End Notes… And more…

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