Download or read book Wrestling to Rasslin written by Gerald W. Morton and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wrestling to Rasslin' traces the roots of one of man's oldest competitive sports. Beginning in sporting bars in the late 1800s and graduating to Barnum sideshow tents, wrestling has thrilled the world over with such early athletes as William Muldoon, George Hackenschmidt, and Tom Jenkins. After World War II and the advent of television, wrestling took a turn toward the dramatic, emphasizing conflicts between good and evil.
Download or read book It s Wrestling Not Rasslin written by Mark Fleming and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book When Wrestling Was Rasslin written by Peter Birkholz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promoter Peter Birkholz tells all the stories from inside the ring and behind the scenes of nostalgic wrestling history based on his decades of experience with the Houston Wrestling Promotion. The world-famous Promotion, along with territorial promotions throughout the country, produced plenty of wild and exciting action for thousands of fans every Friday night, and shaped the landscape of professional wrestling for decades. Come along with stars like Rick Flair, Fritz von Erich, Bronko Nagurski, Lou Thesz, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, and Paul Boesch as they change sports history forever.
Download or read book Red Headed Geek written by Billy C. Wirtz and published by Tickling Keys, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither an exposé of the dark underbelly of wrestling nor a justification of its existence, Red Headed Geek is a loving, firsthand look inside the regional wrestling circuits of yesteryear by a former manager who's been tossed from the ring, bashed with a folding chair, and had painfully honest conversations with the wrestlers themselves. Billy C. Wirtz gives a distinct view of the strange world of wrestling, offering a look into the actual workings of the business and the underlying reasons for its popularity, as well as an explanation for its status as an often maligned and misunderstood subculture and its vital role in American working-class entertainment. He recounts his painful &“on-the-job&” training—explaining certain practices and dispelling some commonly held myths and beliefs—and discusses his personal and professional relationships with wrestlers such as the Fabulous Moolah, Diamond Lil, Sir Oliver Humperdink, and dozens of others, from the legendary to the never-heard-ofs. The book also contains a glossary of wrestling slang for those who aren't as familiar with the sport. For the die-hard fan or the total nonbeliever, this book presents one man's honest perspective and observations on a fascinating subculture.
Download or read book Friday Night in the Coliseum written by Geoff Winningham and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wrestling at the Chase written by Larry Matysik and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Louis was the capital and Muchnick the ruler of pro wrestling before Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment took over. Muchnick and St. Louis paved the way for the multi-billion-dollar sports entertainment industry broadcast worldwide from the stadia and showpiece venues of the States. The centre of this magical operation was a TV programme called Wrestling at the Chase', which ran from 1959 to 1983 from the majestic Chase Hotel. Matysik, Muchnick's protege and longtime ringside announcer, recalls with touching fondness the legends of his time.'
Download or read book Death of the Territories written by Tim Hornbaker and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, distinct professional wrestling territories thrived across North America. Each regionally based promotion operated individually and offered a brand of localized wrestling that greatly appealed to area fans. Promoters routinely coordinated with associates in surrounding regions, and the cooperation displayed by members of the National Wrestling Alliance made it easy for wrestlers to traverse the landscape with the utmost freedom. Dozens of territories flourished between the 1950s and late ’70s. But by the early 1980s, the growth of cable television had put new outside pressures on promoters. An enterprising third-generation entrepreneur who believed cable was his opportunity to take his promotion national soon capitalized on the situation. A host of novel ideas and the will to take chances gave Vincent Kennedy McMahon an incredible advantage. McMahon waged war on the territories and raided the NWA and AWA of their top talent. By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, McMahon changed professional wrestling forever. Providing never-before-revealed information, Death of the Territories is a must-read for fans yearning to understand how McMahon outlasted his rivals and established the industry’s first national promotion. At the same time, it offers a comprehensive look at the promoters who opposed McMahon, focusing on their noteworthy power plays and embarrassing mistakes.
Download or read book Hooker written by Lou Thesz and published by . This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of professional wrestler Lou Thesz.
Download or read book The Greatest Wrestling Ever in the History of Nashville written by Scott Teal and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Drawing Heat written by Jim Freedman and published by Windsor, Ont. : Black Moss Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book There s Just One Problem written by Brian Gewirtz and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE. With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and controversial moments in wrestling history, THERE'S JUST ONE PROBLEM is an honest, unflinching look on how an introverted life-long fan unexpectedly became one the most powerful men in all of professional wrestling. For decades wrestling was shrouded in secrecy. It had larger than life personalities, bone crunching physicality and jaw-dropping theatrics but backstage it was an industry devoid of outsiders. Then in 1999, after working together on a special for MTV, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turned to 26-year old television writer Brian Gewirtz and asked “You ever consider writing for WWE?” That question, and its answer, would have a profound effect on both of their lives for years to come. THERE'S JUST ONE PROBLEM is a story about perseverance, tenacity, and steel chairs. Most writers in the WWE last for a matter of months; Gewirtz was there for over 15 years, writing some of most memorable and infamous storylines in WWE history (covering the “Attitude Era”, the “Ruthless Aggression Era” and into the “PG” and “Reality” eras). Throughout this journey Gewirtz found himself becoming both friend and antagonist to some of the biggest names in WWE history – Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Bill Goldberg, Paul Heyman, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and the two men who he worked the most closely with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. These men not only shaped his life professionally but also personally, forcing him to grow and change both as a writer and a human being. So how does a lifelong fan and outsider break through to become the ultimate insider? How does a low-key personality deal directly with his boss, the most brash, unpredictable “alpha male” on the planet, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon? How does one gain respect in a locker room that wants nothing more than to see him disappear? Where does one go when every year in wrestling takes you further away from the writing career you always wanted? Taking advice from his idol, the late “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, when you’re so full of fear, there’s only one way to push through: become fearless.
Download or read book Wrestling Archive Project written by Scott Teal and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-31 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of volumes featuring exclusive interviews with pro wrestling's greatest stars from the past.
Download or read book Inside Out written by Ole Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book When It Was Real written by Nikita Breznikov and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Whatever Happened to Gorgeous George written by Joe Jares and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Louis Sports Memories Forgotten Teams and Moments from America s Best Sports Town written by Ed Wheatley and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What city broke barriers by welcoming some of the first African American baseball players in addition to the first female owners of both an MLB and NFL team? Where have local colleges dominated a specific sport, winning dozens of national titles over as many years? The answer, of course, lies in St. Louis, a hotbed of professional and amateur sports with a diverse history and an evolving legacy of success. In St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town, relive the highlights from the championships to the crossroads of social change that have characterized St. Louis’s sports scene for more than a century. Learn about the tennis legend who found an accepting environment to master his game during the racial turmoil of the 1960s. Make sure you can recite both the four MLB teams and the four NFL teams that have called St. Louis home. Each moment or memory is accompanied by history and anecdotes to form an indelible vignette showcasing some of the most loved as well as the long forgotten stories of the names you know and the ones you should know. Local award-winning author Ed Wheatley brings his die-hard fan perspective to this unique and nostalgic look at St. Louis’s winning record. Root for the home teams and for the bygone heroes in this town that boasts one of the greatest histories in the annals of sports.
Download or read book Wrestling s Greatest Moments written by Mike Rickard and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every fan of professional wrestling remembers the moment that captured their heart forever and hooked them for life. Mike Rickard's Wrestling's Greatest Moments brings readers all the controversial and memorable events from modern wrestling history.