Bad News Brown - Harlem '88 Shirt
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE SIZE GUIDE BELOW TO GUARANTEE THE BEST FIT
In 1988, Allen Coage came back to the World Wrestling Federation as Bad News Brown, and nothing was the same after. This wasn’t a gimmick reboot. It was a problem walking into the ring. An Olympic bronze medalist judoka with a Harlem edge and zero interest in playing along.
At WrestleMania IV, Bad News won the Battle Royal by tossing Bret Hart out without hesitation. That moment set the tone. Betrayal. Violence. No apologies.
What followed was chaos by design. Wars with Randy Savage. Walking out on his own team at Survivor Series. Threatening authority figures like Jack Tunney. Insulting fans. Pulling rats from trash cans. Bad News didn’t seek approval. He dared you to deal with him.
This shirt pays homage to 1988. The return. The attitude. The year Bad News Brown reminded everyone that fear doesn’t need permission.
Built to Wear, Built to Last
This shirt is made to be worn, not babied. Soft, lightweight cotton that feels right from the first pull-on, pre-shrunk so the fit stays honest. Wash it. Wear it. Repeat. It holds up.
Details
• 100% combed, ring-spun cotton
• Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for everyday comfort
• Pre-shrunk for a consistent fit
• Side-seamed construction with shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability
Officially licensed by the estate of Allen Coage/Bad News Allen
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | CHEST (inches) | |
| XS | 27 | 16 ½ | 31-34 |
| S | 28 | 18 | 34-37 |
| M | 29 | 20 | 38-41 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 42-45 |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 46-49 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 | 50-53 |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 | 54-57 |
| 4XL | 34 | 30 | 58-61 |
| 5XL | 35 | 31 | 62-65 |
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Estimated Delivery:May 17 - May 21
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Free Shipping: On all orders over $150
Bad News Brown - Harlem '88 Shirt
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- Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle
- Mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary.
- No fabric softeners.
- Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
- Cool iron inside-out if necessary.
- Do not iron print design.
- Do not dry clean.