DragonKingKarl: June 16, 1986 Wrestling Observer Newsletter review
This week on the DragonKingKarl classic wrestling podcast, Karl Stern takes a look back at the June 16, 1986, issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer, one of the sources used in his DragonKingKarl’s 1986-1987 Pro Wrestling Omnibus.
This is an issue with a huge news story discussing the severe motorcycle accident suffered by Kerry Von Erich which ultimately led to the partial amputation of his foot. There’s also Billy Jack Haynes, Roddy Piper, and a major AWA show heading to Denver.
Plus, there’s news on the NWA Great American Bash 1986 tour series.
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Karl Stern is a pro wrestling historian specializing in the 1980s and pioneer era (pre-1900) of pro wrestling. He is an author who has written several books on wrestling and independently runs the When It Was Cool retro pop culture website.