June Byers bio a ‘robust history of her life and career’
I’ll be the first to admit that, compared to most, I’m a newer wrestling fan. I only came to the...
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Tag: John Cosper
Excerpt from ‘The Great and Inimitable June Byers’
EDITOR’S NOTE: SlamWrestling.net contributor John Cosper has a new book out. It’s called The...
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Before they were on Netflix: The trading cards of OVW’s Wrestlers
When a professional wrestler debuts on a large platform, wrestling collectors take notice....
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OVW stars are ready to shine in Netflix’s Wrestlers
The men and women of Ohio Valley Wrestling have finished their 2023 summer tour. This was the...
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Family helps bring Mars Bennett’s story — from circus to the ring — to life
Prolific author John Cosper admits that not every book he writes is going to find a big audience....
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My friend the Hurricane – a tribute to JJ Maguire
I almost didn’t answer the last time JJ Maguire called me. I was at Planet Fitness and had just...
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Wife’s insights make Wahoo McDaniel bio even better
There have been a lot of books written about pro wrestlers, some by the wrestlers themselves, some...
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Maguire’s book sings the praises of the man behind wrestling’s soundtrack
Pro wrestling has given the ears of its fans some memorable entrance theme music over the years....
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Candido bio is like a visit with a Beloved Brother
Chris Candido: No Gimmicks Needed is simply a love letter from one brother to another. Jonny...
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Princess Victoria’s autobiography filled with ‘tears, triumphs and turnbuckles’
I have read a lot of books about or by professional wrestlers. Some good and some bad. And some...
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How a lady wrestler picked a fight to prove she was no fraud in 1880
The initial story told in my first wrestling book, Bluegrass Brawlers, is one that has captivated...
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Romer hustled his way to a fantastic and flashy life
There are people in this world who are open to every opportunity presented to them. The words “no”...
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Cousin Elvira was a star in her own right
If I were to ask you to name a pro wrestler off the top of your head, what would you say? Ric...
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Wrestling Bookmarks Covid-Con gets a sequel on June 14
Pro wrestling book enthusiasts: get ready for the second chapter in the Wrestling Bookmarks...
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Mat Matters: My wish list grew exponentially after Bookmarks Covid-Con
I think I just had the perfect weekend. Yes, I realize there is still a planet-wide pandemic going...
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Bookmarks Covid-Con a cure for what ails us
For many of us, the outbreak of COVID-19 has meant constantly facing two dreaded c-words:...
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Smothers more than a ‘Wild Eyed Southern Boy’ in his autobiography
I’ll admit I had no prior knowledge of Tracy Smothers before reading his autobiography, but...
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Grappling By Gaslight a novel approach to 19th century wrestling
American journalist James Wolcott once said, “Everyone is entitled to his own...
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Cosper’s love of indy wrestling has no bounds
Writer John Cosper unabashedly admits that he prefers independent wrestling over its bigger...
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‘Black Panther’ book a result of accidental find
It was pure luck, and John Cosper is not going to call it anything else. While working on an...
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Pondo’s book ‘articulate, refreshingly candid, hilarious’
When you hear that someone makes a living getting wrapped up in barbed wire and thrown through a...
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Mad Man Pondo’s wild life detailed in new book
Mad Man Pondo, the hardcore legend who has bled in countries across the globe, didn’t think...
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Nicole Matthews’ big ECCW win reignites men vs. women debate
Men against women. In anything and everything in life, there’s always a comparison or even a...
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