Profiling hundreds of wrestling superstars from the World Wrestling Federation from the 1960s to today, this thrilling reference is the definitive guide to the WWE. More than 700 entries and 2,500 full-color images are included.
This full and frank story of a charmed life almost wrecked by addiction and redeemed by grit and determination is one that every wrestling fan will want to read.
The current World Heavyweight Champion and one of the most outspoken wrestlers ever to grace a WWE ring, Dave Batista, recounts his life and rise to stardom in this blockbuster biography.
What does it feel like to fall through a flaming table for the very first time? Or the umpteenth time for that matter. In the fresh off-the-cuff style that has earned him legions of admirers and made his previous wrestling books massive worldwide bestsellers, Foley gives readers a blow-by-blow first-hand account of exactly what it is like to step ...
In this autobiography, Ric Flair looks back at the 30 years of competing as the wrestler known as "Nature Boy," detailing his journey from wrestling fan to his multiple reigns as world heavyweight champion. He also evaluates the careers of and dishes the dirt on many of his fellow wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley, Bret Hart, and ...
Following the amazing growth of wrestling from its early days, Heenan tells all in this outrageous collection of never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes action. Full color.
In this followup to his bestselling HAVE A NICE DAY!, wrestler Mick Foley continues his behind-the-scenes tell-all of life in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He writes of his final--"I Quit"--match with the Rock, his term as commissioner, and the controversies and personalities in the sports entertainment business.
In this intimate autobiography, "the Ninth Wonder of the World," Chyna, reveals her nightmarish childhood, in which she became a victim of sexual abuse. In candid words, she explains how she overcame her tragic past to explore the world and eventually excel at professional wrestling, ultimately becoming the World Wrestling Federation's undisputed ...
From its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II to its worldwide expansion and eventual dominance of a $25-million-a-year industry, the National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) rise and fall is detailed in this dramatic tale. While celebrating the great achievements of star wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, and Buddy Rogers, ...
Lillian Ellison, one of wrestling's longest lived veterans and heroines, is a true legend of the World Wrestling Federation. From her debut in the fifties as "Slave girl Moolah" (dressed in revealing leopardskin) to her triumphant return to the WWF spotlight last year in her title match, Moolah is a female champion like no other. Her questionable ...
This memoir by the professional wrestler known as "The People's Champion" recounts Dwayne Johnson's life as the son and grandson of professional wrestlers, his years as a college football player, and his rise to the top of the World Wrestling Federation (W.W.F.) as "The Rock." Filled with anecdotes of the wrestling circuit and written in his own ...
Written by his best friend and widow, this compelling biography of international wrestling superstar "Bruiser" Brody provides an unparalleled look at his life and death. At 6'5" and a muscular 320 pounds, Brody was a giant in the ring who evoked fear in his opponents and respect from the wrestling community. In the geographical segregated ...
Ted DiBiase, known to his fans as 'The Million Dollar Man', is considered by many to be the greatest 'heel' wrestler of all time. Raised around the wrestling ring from childhood, he has been involved in wrestling all his life, learning early on that triumph could lead to tragedy when his stepfather, the well-remembered 'Iron Mike' DiBiase, ...
Named for his catchphrase, 'Listen, you pencil-neck geeks' and written with Keith Elliot Greenberg, this is the colourful autobiography of one of the most memorable personalities ever to enter the wrestling world. Freddie Blassie weaves vibrant tales of fellow stars like John Tolos, The Destroyer, Killer Kowalski, Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron ...
Hulk Hogan burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late 1970s and enjoyed success for decades. But the last two years have tested Hogan more than any other period in his life. Here, Hogan reveals how he emerged from these battles feeling stronger than ever before.
From the cable television ratings to the bestseller lists, professional wrestling is red-hot. How it got that way is not a pretty picture, but it's one that is painted in more detail than ever before in this "New York Times" bestseller, the first in-depth, journalistic look at the world of wrestling.
Fritz Von Erich: Master of the Iron Claw is the true story about the life and times of Jack Adkisson-pro wrestling legend Fritz Von Erich-and the famous Von Erich wrestling dynasty. "Not since the Kennedys of Massachusetts has an American family publicly suffered personal tragedy after personal tragedy like the Von Erichs of Denton County, Texas." ...
The seven-foot Superstar Kane has always shunned attention, so much so that he never once spoke throughout the first years of his career. Now and then fans have been given tantalising glimpses into his strange and tormented life. They know that his mother died when he was young in a fire set by Undertaker - his half-brother. They know that as a ...
Wrestling's first cross-over superstar carved out a career that reached from the earliest days of television to the consolidation of all the local leagues under the banner of World Wrestling. As a wrestler he stood unbeaten in every major championship and he continued his winning streak even after injuries forced his retirement, managing may ...
A biography of the professional football player turned wrestler who made his World Championship Wrestling debut in 1997 and won more than 170 matches as a rookie.
Featuring original interviews from the author's webcast, this wrestling reference is an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at professional wrestling. More than 100 of its most-beloved stars reveal the truth behind the sometimes-twisted business of sports entertainment, making startling revelations about the way the industry truly works--the ...
By popular demand, this photo-packed book profiles the biggest superstars in pro wrestling, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Minnesota's Governor Jesse Ventura, and many others.
Missy Hyatt was professional wrestling's first character--the original sexy "socialite" sidekick whose trademark Gucci purse and tough-girl attitude made her the most loved--and most hated--woman in wrestling. Now, 15 years after she first shimmied up to the ring, Missy Hyatt takes fans inside the world of wrestling. From her high school days as a ...
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