Download or read book 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time written by Larry Matysik and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time written by John F. Molinaro and published by Winding Star Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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Download or read book Legends of Pro Wrestling written by Tim Hornbaker and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the lives and careers of the best professional wrestling figures of the last one hundred fifty years, including Bruno Sammartino, The Undertaker, and John Cena.
Download or read book Pro Wrestling Greats written by Ann Weil and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lists and describes the top pro wrestlers of the past and today"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book WWE Legends written by Brian Solomon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WWE Legends gives fans an inside look at more than fifty of the greatest wrestlers ever to slip between the ropes and enter the “squared circle.” They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favorites: “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow, and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, and the Fabulous Moolah. They were ethnic heroes, someone just like you that you could cheer for: Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, Peter Maivia. They were the stars that shined the brightest, and left an indelible mark on the memories of countless fans. In a time when professional wrestling was divided into territories, no place created bigger Superstars than World Wrestling Entertainment. From the company's centerpiece in Madison Square Garden, legends were born. WWE Legends is the every fan's guide to the legends of the ring. They are all in here, from Andre the Giant to George “the Animal” Steele, with quick stats and descriptions of their most famous matches. No true wrestling fan should be without this book.
Download or read book Pro Wrestling Greats written by Ann Weil and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lists and describes the top pro wrestlers of the past and today"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Greatest Wrestlers of All Time written by Kristen Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a great wrestler? Some might say it's technique. Others might look at strength. For those who love pro wrestling, the ultimate decider might be charisma! Both amateur wrestlers and professional wrestlers are incredible athletes that have accomplished great things in their sports. Often, wrestlers are great in both the amateur world and the professional ring. This book includes both, from Olympic medalists to WWE champions, as well as highlights the accomplishments of women in theses arenas. Detailed accounts of these stars' careers are accompanied by stats, full-color photographs, and plenty of inspiring content.
Download or read book Undertaker The written by Adam Stone and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Undertaker is one of the most famous wrestlers of all time. He has wrestled in hundreds of matches and won several championships. Readers will learn about the UndertakerÕs past, his training, and how he has remained one of the biggest stars in wrestling for over 25 years.
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Download or read book Wrestling Observer Tributes II written by Dave Meltzer and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering candid and detailed accounts of bona fide wrestling legends and a Foreword by Bret Hart, Tributes II takes its place among the most important books ever written on the world of pro wrestling.
Download or read book Kevin Nash written by Jacqueline Mudge and published by Chelsea House. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the pro wrestler Kevin Nash, nicknamed Diesel.
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Download or read book Legends of Pro Wrestling written by Tim Hornbaker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends of Pro Wrestling offers the first comprehensive look at the entire world of wrestling. With detailed biographies and never-before-seen statistics of some of the greatest athletes in the sport, you will be able to read about hundreds of wrestlers, dating back to the mid-1800s. As the first of its kind, this centralized reference book offers wrestling enthusiasts a range of information at their fingertips and stands alone as the ultimate wrestling resource. This book offers readers a link between what happened a century ago to what is currently happening today. An older fan of Bruno Sammartino or “The Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers can enjoy this book as much as someone who follows John Cena or The Undertaker today. This collection is a never-ending source of facts, figures, and other entertaining data. Professional wrestling is a world of accomplishment, legacy, and, most importantly, fate. Through injuries, sickness, and family tribulations, many wrestlers have given everything they have to give in the ring, and true fans of the sport love every single second of it. No matter your age, if you’re a fan of professional wrestling, Legends of Pro Wrestling is the book for you to own and cherish. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book Randy Orton written by Adam Stone and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Randy Orton is the youngest wrestler to ever win the World Wrestling Entertainment Heavyweight Championship. When he debuted, he was nicknamed ÒThe Legend KillerÓ because of his ability to defeat superstars. Now, he is a superstar. This title explores his past, his rise to fame, and the moves that keep him on top!
Download or read book Pro Wrestling s Greatest Wars written by Dan Ross and published by Chelsea House Pub. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some of the more well-known feuds between various professional wrestlers from the 1960s to the end of the twentieth century.
Download or read book Pro Wrestling s Greatest Wars written by Dan Ross and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2000-11-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some of the more well-known feuds between various professional wrestlers from the 1960s to the end of the twentieth century.
