VIP 2001 BACK ISSUE – Pro Wrestling Torch #660 (July 7, 2001): WWF begins to transition Raw into a WCW branded show, McNeill on WWF’s plans for WCW, Keller evaluates WCW-killing Booker vs. Buff match on Raw, Lawler Torch Talk


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SUMMARY of #660 cover-dated July 7, 2001: This issue begins with a cover story titled “Raw takes first step toward becoming WCW show”… WCW Newswire details Vince McMahon’s meeting with WCW wrestler, inside industry details on why WCW was sold off by Time-Warner, and backstage details on Buff Bagwell’s terrible reputation… WWF Newswire details WWE’s financials and how close Jerry Lawler came to returning to the WWF that week… Torch Talk with Jerry Lawler, part two, discussing his departure from the WWF announcing table… Wade Keller’s feature column listing who candidates would be for the new face of WCW… Pat McNeill’s feature length column on why the WWF’s plans for the WCW relaunch make sense… Plus Wade Keller’s End Notes on the WCW revival, reports on Raw and Smackdown, and more.

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