The Greatest Wrestling Ever in the History of Nashville
Author : Scott Teal
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781940391113
Olympic Wrestling
Author : Barbara M. Linde
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,98 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404209725
Book Description
An introduction to Olympic wrestling features a history of the Olympic games and profiles of ancient and modern champions.
We Promised You a Great Main Event
Author : Bill Hanstock
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0062980858
Book Description
“A fascinating dive into the physical art of modern-day wrestling entertainment and the unbelievable characters who make it work in the ring and the back.” —Chris Kluwe In We Promised You a Great Main Event, longtime sports journalist Bill Hanstock pulls back the curtain to give a smart fan’s account of WWE and Vince McMahon’s journey to the top. Untangling the truth behind the official WWE storyline, Hanstock does a deep dive into key moments of the company’s history, from the behind-the-scenes drama at the Montreal Screwjob, to the company’s handling of the Jimmy Snuka scandal, to the real story of the Monday Night Wars. WWE is an extraordinary business success and an underappreciated pop cultural phenomenon. While WWE soared to prominence during the Hulk Hogan years, as the stakes grew more and more extreme, wrestlers faced steroid scandals and assault allegations. The whole story is here, good, bad, and ugly, from the heights of iconic cultural moments like Wrestlemania III to the arrival of global superstars like The Rock and John Cena. We Promised You a Great Main Event is an exhaustive, fun account of the McMahon family and WWE’s unprecedented rise. Drawing on a decade of covering wrestling, Bill Hanstock synthesizes insights from historians, journalists, and industry insiders with his own deep research to produce the most up-to-date, entertaining history of WWE available. Full of amazing characters and astonishing stories from the ring to corporate boardrooms, it is a story as audacious as any WWE spectacle.
It's Good To Be The King...
Author : Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 15,38 MB
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1847397085
Book Description
An often controversial figure, Jerry 'The King' Lawler has been at the top of his profession both as a wrestler and most recently as a commentator for over 30 years. Holder of more than 90 regional or national titles over the course of his career, he is as well known for his feuds, both in and out of the ring, as he is for his achievements and his expertise. No stranger to the airwaves, he has hosted his own show both on radio and on television, and he is also a successful commercial artist whose work can be seen on several sites around his home city of Memphis. Outside the WWE arena perhaps his most famous dispute was with actor and comedian Andy Kaufman, a long-running conflict that at one point put Kaufman in hospital and culminated in a televised brawl on 'Late Night With David Letterman'. Now in a no-holds barred autobiography 'The King' is prepared to tell all both about his sometimes stormy career and about the backstage secrets of the WWE.
50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time
Author : Larry Matysik
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 663 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1770903054
Book Description
No-holds-barred, honest, and objective, this is a definitive look at the greatest pro wrestlers who ever stepped through the ropes. Blending the old and the new and delving into what made these 50 remarkable performers the best in their sport, this guide illustrates their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of the wrestling world. The antidote to the marketing-motivated claims made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is provided here, sweeping aside the corporate profit motive of listing standouts who can sell DVDs and dolls and instead shooting from the hip, revealing who sincerely belongs among the cream of the crop. The complexity of choosingand rankingthe 50 finest ever from a strong group of talented candidates also spins a secondary tale about the evolution of pro wrestling and how this unique sport operates. Revealing these stars' compelling stories in detail, this collection adds up to an entertaining and enlightening description of a monumental business through the history of its legends.
National Wrestling Alliance
Author : Tim Hornbaker
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 31,94 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1554902746
Book Description
After 32 years, Montreal will soon lose its professional baseball team. The former president of the Expos explains how the team went from being one of major league baseball's most promising franchises to becoming a financial pariah, barely escaping extinction at the end of the 2001 season and now facing demise in 2002. This history of the team's troubled existence covers years of gradually declining revenue and attendance, the sale of the team to a consortium of business leaders in 1991, and the league's ongoing debate over eliminating the Expos once and for all.
Shooters
Author : Jonathan Snowden
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 2012-08-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 177090221X
Book Description
From William Muldoon to Brock Lesnar, this history covers those who have divided themselves as tough guys on the professional wrestling circuit and legitimate confrontations. From catch wrestling master Billy Robinson to the Japanese professional wrestler who gave birth to the global phenomenon that is modern mixed martial arts (MMA), this investigation travels from the shadowy carnival tent and the dingy training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle and the Las Vegas glitz of the octagon. Billy Riley's legendary Wigan Snake Pit and the rigorous UWF Dojo in Tokyo are explored, revealing the secret history of both professional wrestling and the rising sport of MMA. Squared circle icons Strangler Lewis and Lou Thesz and Olympic heroes Danny Hodge and Kurt Angle are also featured.
King of the Ring
Author : Harley Race
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 16,66 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1596701625
Book Description
King of the Ring explores Race's life and career, both in and out of the professional wrestling ring, detailing everything from the grind of traveling 300 days a year to the glory of being a world champion.
Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time
Author : John F. Molinaro
Publisher : Winding Star Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,3 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Wrestlers
ISBN :
Book Description
Who is the greatest of all time? With the help of several historians, the Top 100 will both enligthen and enrage, keeping fans enthralled in spirited debate for years to come.
The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers
Author : Dan Murphy
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1773056875
Book Description
A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.
