
Michael Hayes filled in and defeated Martel but did not win the title because Hayes’ name wasn’t on the contract.” Beyond that, Andrew says it’s clear the Ultimate Warrior should have been disqualified for attacking the Honky Tonk Man before the bell. Once, when Rick Martel was supposed to defend the AWA title, his opponent, Mr. “Sooner or later, Hogan will turn his back on the fans just as Andre the Giant did before WrestleMania III.” Meanwhile, Paul from Bathgate, Oklahoma says PWI went to far in suggesting Hogan is only friends with Savage because he wants to steal Elizabeth, adding, “I’ll wait before deciding the Megapowers are doomed.” Then there’s Andrew from Lincoln, Nebraska who says that after Brutus Beefcake suffered an injury and couldn’t wrestle at Summerslam, Honky Tonk’s match should have been made non-title. “If Macho Man remains loyal to Hogan, he will eventually get burned.” He also warns the Hulkamaniacs that they too will get burned, reminding us that Hogan was a rulebreaker some years back. Christian from Brenham, Texas says Randy Savage must not have completed high school if he thinks Hulk Hogan will remain by his side. Let’s begin proper with Between Falls, the mailbag section.

In this issue, PWI lists their Achievement Awards, including 1988’s Match of the Year! But first, let’s get right to Ratings, where we have new NWA World tag team champions coming it at number one in the tandem division.

This week we look back at a special issue of PWI that went to press November 4th, 1988 and sold for $2.95 in the U.S, $3.50 in Canada, and £1.50 in the U.K.
