WWF Magazine August 2003 Freddie Blassie 1918-2003

22 Star-Spangled Superstar Want to drive Mr. McMahon nuts? Ask him who Mr. America is. 28 True Grit When Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar renew their already classic rivalry, it will be all about pride--and respect. 34 Midterm Grades At the halfway point in 2003, who has ruled Raw and SmackDown! Check out our midseason report card. 42 Believe That! The irrepressible Theodore R. Long lets loose on all the haterizers out there. 48 A Tribute to a Legend With the passing of "Classy" Freddie Blassie on June 2, 2003, the wrestling world has lost one of its all-time greats. Departments 4 Turning Back the Pages 8 Letters to the Editor 10 From Pillar to Post 12 Gilman's Corner 14 Calendar/Tour Guide 16 Spotlight: Val Venis 18 The Truth 20 Superstar Question of the Month 62 The Informer 64 Tales from the Hook w/Tazz