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''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' (''PWI'') is an American internationally sold professional wrestling magazine. ''PWI'' is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.〔http://www.thebignewsday.com/images/wrestling/wwe/the-miz-tops-pwi-500.jpg| Ownership change back to Kappa Publishing. Retrieved August 14, 2009.〕 == History == The first issue of ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' was released in 1979. The magazine soon became known for not breaking kayfabe in its articles as it traditionally treated all "angles", or storylines, as real. However, in more recent years, the magazine has taken an editorial approach between kayfabe and "shoot" writing, differentiating between on-screen feuds and controversies behind the scenes. ''PWI'' is not limited to covering only prominent professional wrestling promotions, as it also covers multiple independent promotions in the United States. ''PWI'' also publishes other special issues, which include: ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts'' since 1996, ''Women of Wrestling'', and a weekly newsletter entitled ''PWI Weekly'' from 1989 to 2000. It was eventually acquired by Golden Boy Enterprises. ''PWI'' has given out annual awards and recognitions since its inception. These awards had previously been given out by another Victory Sports Magazine property- Sports Review Wrestling. PWI has also given out monthly rankings for the big promotions, some select independents, and an overall rankings in singles and tag teams. Additionally, readers are given the ability vote for the winners of the year-end awards with ballots being included in special year-end issues. A special ''PWI'' Awards magazine is issued annually, which reveals winners and the number of votes counted. The following is a list of categories in which ''PWI'' has issued awards. * Wrestler of the Year (since 1972) * Tag Team of the Year (since 1972) * Match of the Year (since 1972) * Feud of the Year (since 1986) * Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (since 1972) * Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (since 1972) * Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (since 1978) * Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (since 1972) * Rookie of the Year (since 1972) * Stanley Weston Award (since 1981) * Comeback of the Year (since 1992) * Woman of the Year (1972 to 1976, re-established since 2000) * Manager of the Year (1972 to 1999) * Midget Wrestler of the Year (1972 to 1976) * Announcer of the Year (1977) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pro Wrestling Illustrated」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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