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Publisher
DK/Prima Games, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Experience the action, struggle, and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in WWE history! With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, WWE: The 100 Greatest Matches brings together the absolute best, most memorable and stunning matches in WWE history! Relive the excitement with this massive hardcover book, and discover if your favorite matches make the cut."-- Amazon.com.
2) WWE 50
Author
Publisher
DK/Brady Games
Pub. Date
[2014].
Language
English
Description
Smackdown with over 1,000 WWE superstars. Experience the excitement of WWE with WWE 50, the definitive slam-by-slam look at the worldwide wrestling phenomenon. Get detailed histories on all your favourite wrestlers from the 60s and 70s right up to today's WWE stars and on the great partnerships, tag teams and stables from WWE history. From the Hardcore Champion to the World Heavyweight title holder and from the Survivor Series to the grand spectacle...
Author
Publisher
Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Sport? Entertainment? Art form? Perhaps a bit of all three, with a certain intangible extra something thrown in for good measure, making professional wrestling a truly unique entity unto itself. From its origins in carnivals and sideshow attractions of the 19th century, right up to the multimillion-dollar, multimedia industry of the present day, and all the bizarre, wild, and woolly points in between, Pro Wrestling FAQ delves into the entire history...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
The authors explain the different movements of wrestling with step-by-step explanations and ways to score. They make this ancient and captivating sport accessible to beginning and advanced competitors, coaches, confused parents, and fans.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
So YOU want to know what it takes to battle the fiercest WWE Superstars? This book has all the answers to all of your questions, including... How does The New Day harness the power of positivity? Where do competitors train to become WWE Superstars? Can you escape the Elimination Chamber? Discover what it takes to be a true sports entertainment STAR.
12) National Wrestling Alliance: the untold story of the monopoly that strangled professional wresting
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This fact-packed book brings together hundreds of the biggest, baddest, and most impressive Superstars and teams from across sports entertainment history. Includes detailed information, facts, and stats on your favorite Legends and the brand-new breakout stars of the current roster."-- provided by publisher.
18) Bump
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts, like her dad not being around anymore, don't go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesn't have friends at school to lean on. There is only one thing MJ loves: the world of professional wrestling. She especially idolizes the luchadores and the stories they tell in the ring. When MJ learns that her neighbor, Mr. Arellano, runs a wrestling school, she has a new...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Page-by-page profiles of more than 200 of the biggest Superstars from sports entertainment history are packed with facts, trivia, and behind-the-scenes information. "Super Stats" boxes detail information on each Superstar, including career highlights and wins. The brand-new guide profiles popular competitors, from Hall of Famers to rising up-and-coming stars.
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