DragonKingKarl: Wrestling Observer Newsletter March 3, 1986 discussion

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Karl Stern is celebrating the debut of his latest book, DragonKingKarl’s 1986-1987 Pro Wrestling Omnibus, with a detailed look back at the March 3, 1986, issue of Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

This issue of the Observer discussed such stories as World Class Championship Wrestling pulling out of the NWA and crowning their own World champion.

Plus, the hype for WWF WrestleMania II, Saturday Night’s Main Event, Yoshiaki Yatsu trying to get into the Olympics, and Florida’s Battle of the Belts card.

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Karl Stern
Karl Stern

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.