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1) National Wrestling Alliance: the untold story of the monopoly that strangled professional wresting
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Author
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Professional wrestling is a strange beast full of contradictions -- it's part live soap opera, part hyper-masculine violent spectacle. It is an indelibly American pastime enjoyed by millions and leads a select group of wrestlers to international fame. It's also a sport that leaves many of its athletes broken and battered, at serious risk of addiction, poverty, and early death. Body drop looks deeply at the nuances of professional wrestling and its...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was asked to leave his home after telling his parents he was in love...with a man. Moving from Montreal to the United States in the 1960s, barely knowing a word of English, he was determined to succeed in the squared circle. Back when homophobia was widespread, Pat lived in the super-macho world of pro wrestling."--Amazon.com.
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
WCW was a long-standing rival of WWE and attempted to take the battle to Monday nights with Monday Nitro, a show that competed directly with Monday Night Raw for six years, creating a wealth of famous in-ring moments for sports entertainment fans. Now, for the first time ever, the greatest moments and matches in the history of Monday Nitro are featured. WWE. Stars include: Ric Flair, Sting, Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger, Randy Savage, Chris Jericho, and many...
Publisher
WWE Studios
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the two full decades of SmackDown's existence, the "blue brand" has provided the WWE Universe with an abundance of memorable moments and amazing matches. Own all the best of SmackDown₂s twenty-year history all in one place, on this special anniversary DVD set.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the impressive career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with this comprehensive visual guide, which chronicles every step from his explosive WWE debut match to his full-blown Superstar status. Dubbed "The Great One," for more than 20 years The Rock has delighted millions of fans with his charisma, catch phrases and championship wins - all captured in this stunning book. Discover The Rock's fascinating family history as the first third-generation...
12) Foxcatcher
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Based on true events, the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers.
Publisher
World Wrestling Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Carnage reigns supreme at WWE TLC December 18, 2011! It"s a pay-per-view event that legalizes the use of Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. This night has already become a highlight of the WWE calendar, so the pressure will be on the Superstars of Raw and SmackDown to up the ante at 2011's production of WWE TLC.
Author
Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A memoir co-written by The Young Bucks, the most electric and daring tag team in all of wrestling, highlighting their inspirational coming-of-age story as two undersized, ambitious amateur wrestlers in Southern California to becoming one of the most popular showcases in popular sports"--
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