The Ring (often called The Ring magazine or Ring magazine) is a boxing magazine, that was first published in 1922 as a boxing and wrestling magazine. As the sporting legitimacy of professional wrestling became increasingly dubious, The Ring shifted to becoming exclusively an all boxing publication.
Ring began publishing annual ratings of boxers in 1924. Following the November/December issue in 2022, the magazine announced it would halt its print editions, while remaining a digital only publication with occasional special print editions. However, in 2025 following a revitalization under new owner Turki Al-Sheikh, The Ring once again returned to regular monthly print issues.[1][2]
WWE Magazine has gone through many incarnations throughout the years. It was originally known as WWF Victory Magazine from its debut issue in 1983[3] through the third issue of publication.
Starting with the third issue (April – May 1984) it became known as World Wrestling Federation Magazine (or WWF Magazine for short), with newly crowned WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan on the cover.
WWF Magazine would continue to be bi-monthly until June 1987, in which it would become a monthly operation and a staple of the WWF for the next decade. For several years, WWF Magazine operated as a kayfabe magazine; stories included biographies of wrestlers and feuds, as well as previews of upcoming events, editorials, and other features targeted at younger audiences; excerpts from letters to the editor, mainly from fans commenting on the wrestlers and angles, were also published.