WWF Magazine - Question

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:01 PM

I used to live on WWF magazine back in the 80’s and 90’s. Had to have it

What do you consider the first issue?

I looked online and there was “WWF Victory” that had like 2 issues in 1982 or 1983

Is that still the first one? Or is that like an XRC Jordan rookie? What do you consider the first issue ever of the WWF magazine anyone my age would remember?

I want to buy a CGC for my collection but not sure what wrestling fans consider the first ever issue

I barely understand WWF rookie cards so this one is also perplexing

Thanks!

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

I used to live on WWF magazine back in the 80’s and 90’s. Had to have it

What do you consider the first issue?

I looked online and there was “WWF Victory” that had like 2 issues in 1982 or 1983

Is that still the first one? Or is that like an XRC Jordan rookie? What do you consider the first issue ever of the WWF magazine anyone my age would remember?

I want to buy a CGC for my collection but not sure what wrestling fans consider the first ever issue

I barely understand WWF rookie cards so this one is also perplexing

Thanks!

this looks like it is up to you and your definition (unless you have a guy who can tell you what your definition is)....

these are the first 3 issues you are talking about. the 2 victory magazines have the WWF logo, but are missing the "Official" in the magazine title

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

this looks like it is up to you and your definition (unless you have a guy who can tell you what your definition is)....

these are the first 3 issues you are talking about. the 2 victory magazines have the WWF logo, but are missing the "Official" in the magazine title

You are my guys. That’s the point. Haha

I have severe OCD with this stuff. I have to have issue #1

I’m leaning towards Hogan but Wikipedia is bugging me about it

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:19 PM

why not simply collect both and have a complete 2 issue victory run, and then your wwf magazine run.....seems simple enough to me

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

why not simply collectg both and have a complete 2 issue victory run, and then your wwf magazine run.....seems simple enough to me

This hurts my head

Only one can be WWF magazine #1

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

This hurts my head

Only one can be WWF magazine #1

if that is the case, then it is very obvious...

it would be the third one since the first two are called victory, and the third one is LITERALLY called "Official World Wrestling Federation MAGAZINE"

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

if that is the case, then it is very obvious...

it would be the third one since the first two are called victory, and the third one is LITERALLY called "Official World Wrestling Federation MAGAZINE"

I’ll take it

CGC shouldn’t call it volume 2 then

That hurts my head

But I’ll allow it

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:28 PM

that's 17 minutes of my life i will never get back....thanks a lot ya NN

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:30 PM

David Peck said it’s Victory. Now I’m confused

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:31 PM

Might just have to skip WWF in the magazine collection

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:41 PM

this was your orignal statement...

"I used to live on WWF magazine back"

you asked about "WWF magazine"

victory is a magazine published by the WWF, but it is NOT called "WWF magazine"

glen87 · 07-29-2025, 04:42 PM

Victory had one issue in 1982, and one issue in 1983.

"WWF Magazine" started a regular schedule release in 1984....seems simple to me

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glen87

this was your orignal statement...

"I used to live on WWF magazine back"

you asked about "WWF magazine"

victory is a magazine published by the WWF, but it is NOT called "WWF magazine"

First magazine by Titan Sports though

I’m not kidding that CGC marking it Volume 2 is a problem for my brain

Which Jordan is the rookie?

asujbl · 07-29-2025, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

Victory had one issue in 1982, and one issue in 1983.

"WWF Magazine" started a regular schedule release in 1984....seems simple to me

Fair enough

asujbl · 08-01-2025, 05:58 PM

Bought the Hogan issue

Convinced myself it was OK

itsbaytime · 08-01-2025, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Bought the Hogan issue

Convinced myself it was OK

What grade?

PLB9eight · 08-01-2025, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Bought the Hogan issue

Convinced myself it was OK

I think you’re correct

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Patsfan · 08-02-2025, 06:28 PM

Id have went with the Hogan one as well. Good choice!

mikecala98 · 08-05-2025, 11:10 AM

There are also WWWF Action Magazines.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26701344954...Bk9SR5a296-PZg

BlowoutBuzz · 08-06-2025, 08:40 AM

I wouldn't sweat the "firsties" here ... they also published programs for a time. Start with/focus on the one you like.

First doesn't really matter that much as the WWWF was around long before this era of print.

Stanley2 · 08-08-2025, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BlowoutBuzz

I wouldn't sweat the "firsties" here ... they also published programs for a time. Start with/focus on the one you like.

First doesn't really matter that much as the WWWF was around long before this era of print.

Yeah, I was thinking the Victory magazine seemed more like a program / special edition. Definitely not a monthly issue.

jdandns · 08-08-2025, 10:02 PM

Now try and figure out Hulk Hogan's first overall magazine appearance.
There were plenty of different titles in those days (Inside Wrestling, The Wrestler, etc.). It'd be one from mid to late 1979, most likely.
I've got some 80's era magazines in my collection, but none that old.

ThatGuyPal · 08-09-2025, 01:16 PM

Pretty obvious given recent events the choice was gonna be Hogan. As stated though the first magazine BY the WWF is Victory, even Google AI manages to correctly state that. The first magazine titled WWF Magazine is the Hogan.

Anyone who wants a cheaper “first” magazine with Hogan on the cover should look into Wrestling All-Stars Heroes & Villains Vol 1 that released a year later in 85. Pretty cool picture with Joan Rivers, also has a small Flair photo and byline which is kind of cool and obviously wouldn’t be on a WWF mag and even says “Can Hulk survive Hollywood” which is kind of a cool prophecy to his later heel run. No I don’t own this mag I just used to see it alot at a LCS and thought it was cool

BlowoutBuzz · 08-15-2025, 09:26 PM

I used to pick off his covers when cleanly designed. Here are some early ones. Official WWF stuff before the magazines seen here would be on programs if they exist.

1983 ...

1984s ...

1985 ...

ThatGuyPal · 08-16-2025, 01:08 PM

The Sports Illustrated is pretty iconic as well in my opinion

07-29-2025, 04:19 PM	#4
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07-29-2025, 04:28 PM	#8
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07-29-2025, 04:30 PM	#9
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,601 ohiosundevils	David Peck said it’s Victory. Now I’m confused __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

07-29-2025, 04:31 PM	#10
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,601 ohiosundevils	Might just have to skip WWF in the magazine collection __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

07-29-2025, 04:41 PM	#11
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 74,189 glen87 glen87	this was your orignal statement... "I used to live on WWF magazine back" you asked about "WWF magazine" victory is a magazine published by the WWF, but it is NOT called "WWF magazine" __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

07-29-2025, 04:01 PM	#1
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,601 ohiosundevils	WWF Magazine - Question I used to live on WWF magazine back in the 80’s and 90’s. Had to have it What do you consider the first issue? I looked online and there was “WWF Victory” that had like 2 issues in 1982 or 1983 Is that still the first one? Or is that like an XRC Jordan rookie? What do you consider the first issue ever of the WWF magazine anyone my age would remember? I want to buy a CGC for my collection but not sure what wrestling fans consider the first ever issue I barely understand WWF rookie cards so this one is also perplexing Thanks! __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

07-29-2025, 04:42 PM	#12
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 74,189 glen87 glen87	Victory had one issue in 1982, and one issue in 1983. "WWF Magazine" started a regular schedule release in 1984....seems simple to me __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

08-01-2025, 05:58 PM	#15
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,601 ohiosundevils	Bought the Hogan issue Convinced myself it was OK __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

08-02-2025, 06:28 PM	#18
Patsfan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,932	Id have went with the Hogan one as well. Good choice! __________________ GO REDS!!! Collecting Joey Votto auto's, Matt McLain auto's, Baseball HOF certified auto's and Jack Nicklaus Also collect cool Dayton Flyers basketball memorabilia.

08-05-2025, 11:10 AM	#19
mikecala98 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: LI Posts: 13,987 calacollects	There are also WWWF Action Magazines. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26701344954...Bk9SR5a296-PZg

08-06-2025, 08:40 AM	#20
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 14,109	I wouldn't sweat the "firsties" here ... they also published programs for a time. Start with/focus on the one you like. First doesn't really matter that much as the WWWF was around long before this era of print. __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM.

08-08-2025, 10:02 PM	#22
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,547	Now try and figure out Hulk Hogan's first overall magazine appearance. There were plenty of different titles in those days (Inside Wrestling, The Wrestler, etc.). It'd be one from mid to late 1979, most likely. I've got some 80's era magazines in my collection, but none that old. __________________ Take me away to nowhere plains.

08-09-2025, 01:16 PM	#23
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4,336	Pretty obvious given recent events the choice was gonna be Hogan. As stated though the first magazine BY the WWF is Victory, even Google AI manages to correctly state that. The first magazine titled WWF Magazine is the Hogan. Anyone who wants a cheaper “first” magazine with Hogan on the cover should look into Wrestling All-Stars Heroes & Villains Vol 1 that released a year later in 85. Pretty cool picture with Joan Rivers, also has a small Flair photo and byline which is kind of cool and obviously wouldn’t be on a WWF mag and even says “Can Hulk survive Hollywood” which is kind of a cool prophecy to his later heel run. No I don’t own this mag I just used to see it alot at a LCS and thought it was cool

08-15-2025, 09:26 PM	#24
BlowoutBuzz Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 14,109	I used to pick off his covers when cleanly designed. Here are some early ones. Official WWF stuff before the magazines seen here would be on programs if they exist. 1983 ... 1984s ... 1985 ... __________________ www.blowoutbuzz.com >>><<< Got something cool or interesting that might be worth a story? Know someone whose collection could be profiled? Send me a DM. Last edited by BlowoutBuzz; 08-15-2025 at 09:32 PM.

08-16-2025, 01:08 PM	#25
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4,336	The Sports Illustrated is pretty iconic as well in my opinion