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Becky Lynch is now both ‘The Man’ and ‘The Writer’

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Mar 15, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Rebecca Quin has been known by many names. Rebecca Knox. Becky Lynch. Irish Lass Kicker. The Man....

‘Daisy Wrestles With Confidence’ one of many post-wrestling projects for Holly Blossom

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Sep 4, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Kelly Sharpe wants to body slam bullying. The former tag team pro wrestler has just released her...

A candid chat with Abraham Josephine Riesman about her McMahon bio

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 31, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

On the 20th anniversary of her talk show, Oprah Winfrey reflected on her many interviews with...

Riesman’s Vince McMahon bio ‘a victory’

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 24, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Back in 2020, this reader was ecstatic, yet I admit a bit skeptical, to hear that Vince McMahon...

‘Bahamian Rhapsody’ is like an all-inclusive reading vacation

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Dec 12, 2022 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Confession time: this reader ventured into author/journalist Ian Douglass’ latest book, Bahamian...

‘(Un)Controlled Chaos’ a juicy, informative, beefy book

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Oct 3, 2022 | CAC, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

For many pro wrestling fans, if you ask them what they know about the Canadian pro wrestling...

Book spotlights African American champions and a brotherly bond

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Sep 30, 2022 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

You just never know what you’re going to find when you’re going through the possessions of a loved...

Aussie’s own Dunlop ‘dazzles’ readers with autobiography

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Feb 28, 2022 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

When I say: “Aussie Aussie Aussie!” You say: “Oi Oi Oi!” Over the last several years, pro...

Politics and pro wrestling collide in academic anthology

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Dec 26, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Politics and pro wrestling may seem to be strange bedfellows, but they are constantly intertwined,...

Retro Review: Exploring the ‘Inside Secrets’ of entering pro wrestling

Posted by Caleb Smith | Sep 13, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Entering professional wrestling in the ’90s wasn’t always as accessible as it is today. With...

‘Glorious Wrestling Alliance’ is a sublime yet unusual homage to pro wrestling

Posted by Javier Ojst | Sep 7, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Josh Hicks’ masterful collection of comic books are now available in a vibrant graphic novel...

Q & A: Faust shares her fascination with writing, lucha libre and peep booths

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Aug 29, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Christa Faust initially released her novel, Hoodtown, in 2004. But if you missed it the first time...

‘Eat Like A Luchador:’ A Book of Meals and Mascaras

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Jul 26, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Growing up, my family would always travel on Sundays to visit my grandparents in Ogden, Utah. As...

Entry in Venues’ Series chronicles Amarillo’s early days

Posted by Jon Langmead | Jul 15, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Scott Teal and Kriss Knights’ new book, The Great Pro Wrestling Venues Volume 6: Amarillo:...

Maguire’s book sings the praises of the man behind wrestling’s soundtrack

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jul 12, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

Pro wrestling has given the ears of its fans some memorable entrance theme music over the years....

Meltzer gives readers immersive insight in 1993 yearbook

Posted by Matthew McFarlin | Jul 4, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The anticipated continuation of pro wrestling author/journalist Dave Meltzer’s developing yearbook...

Calvert and Baker educate readers on the history of pro wrestling in Toronto

Posted by Griff Henderson | Jul 1, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Calling yourself a Toronto wrestling historian, and knowing very little about anything prior to...

‘Ringman’ a fun collection of tales from a pro wrestling fan-turned-referee

Posted by Bob Kapur | Jun 28, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

It’s appropriate that Dave Dwinell – a professional referee with over 30 years experience,...

Behind the Gimmick Table: Time to ‘Eat Like a Luchador’

Posted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Jun 27, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Not Another Collectible!

In 2021 niches are more accessible and relevant than ever. The new book, Eat Like a Luchador: The...

Father and son team up to review four pro wrestling themed children’s books

Posted by Jason Seifert | Jun 20, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

As a Dad and a lifelong wrestling fan, it has long been my dream that my son, Milan, would...

Candido bio is like a visit with a Beloved Brother

Posted by Trapper Tom Leturgey | Jun 11, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Chris Candido: No Gimmicks Needed is simply a love letter from one brother to another. Jonny...

Murphy and Young explore the favorite wrestlers of your favorite wrestlers

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jun 8, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Have you ever wondered who are the favorite wrestlers of your favorite wrestlers? (A bit of a...

Schaffter takes readers down the ‘Independent Road’

Posted by Todd Denault | Jun 3, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By its very nature… professional wrestling is not exactly known as the most “honest” of...

Higgins truly ‘wakes up’ and gives readers an honest and vulnerable autobiography

Posted by Caleb Smith | May 22, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Over the last year many of us have been forced to work at home, be separated from loved ones and...

Q & A: Murphy, Young talk ‘Masters of the Craft’

Posted by Andrew Calvert | May 12, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

On behalf of SlamWrestling.net, I was eager to speak with Dan Murphy and Brian Young about their...

McIntyre releases an essential story of redemption

Posted by Bradley Craig | May 10, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When I was tasked with the review of Drew McIntyre’s autobiography A Chosen Destiny: My Story, I...

Drew McIntyre on becoming an author and embracing his authentic self

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | May 9, 2021 | Interviews

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar and now first-time author, Drew McIntyre, talked...

Scott honours great uncle Chick ‘Cocky’ Knight in unique bio

Posted by Bradley Craig | May 7, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Many of us are driven to understand more about our ancestors and learn about the distant family...

Princess Victoria’s autobiography filled with ‘tears, triumphs and turnbuckles’

Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | May 5, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

I have read a lot of books about or by professional wrestlers. Some good and some bad. And some...

The evolution of ’80s British Wrestling: From Saturday matinee star to town pariah

Posted by Jason Norris | May 1, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Tony Earnshaw has used lockdown during this pandemic time to pay tribute to an extremely important...

If you want to learn 316 facts about Stone Cold Steve Austin, give me a hell yeah!

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Apr 9, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Who could forget the beer bash? Or the boss’ car filled with cement? How about the time he...

‘Legends & Icons’ book spotlights ‘the Madison Square Garden of the west coast’

Posted by Kurt Nielsen | Apr 5, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When a book goes into its second printing and sells out in a short amount of time, it can be...

‘Outlaw’ Adam Knight gets creative outside of the ring with ‘Prairie Fire’

Posted by Alexandra Robertson | Apr 2, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestling is all about storytelling. The best wrestlers not only stand out because of their...

Time to get hardcore with the Sabu autobiography!

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Mar 31, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The autobiography of Sabu starts off with a bang – literally – as Sabu recalls being shot in the...

Q & A: Calvert tells all… about pro wrestling in Toronto

Posted by Marshall Ward | Mar 29, 2021 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

The rich history of professional wrestling in Ontario comes alive in chaotic detail in a new book...

The duet of Arezzi and Oliver hit it out of the park with ‘Mat Memories’

Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Mar 27, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There are a lot of books about people involved in pro wrestling. There are a lot of books by...

‘The Incredible Brute’ brutalizes babyfaces in his first comic/coloring book

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Mar 25, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Pro wrestling and comic books can be viewed as the ultimate tag team partnership. Both feature...

Actor Roger Wayne helps The Young Bucks find their voice

Posted by Bob Kapur | Mar 19, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

The Young Bucks’ autobiography, Killing the Business: From Backyards to the Big Leagues, was one...

Autobiography showcases Piskor’s hustle

Posted by Trapper Tom Leturgey | Mar 17, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

They simply don’t make them like Robert “Bobby” Piskor anymore. Instead of resting on his laurels...

Barnhizer scrapbook whisks readers away to another time

Posted by Andrea Kellaway | Mar 13, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Allow me to put down my camera for a moment and introduce myself. My name is Andrea Kellaway and I...

Harris cleverly captures the struggles of women’s wrestling fans in first book

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Mar 5, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Kermit the Frog famously lamented that “it’s not easy being green.” Well Kermit, it’s not easy...

Dungeon Wrestlers: Of Broadswords and Bodyslams

Posted by Tommy "Milagro" Martinez | Mar 3, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Gather ye round, for I hath a new scroll to unveil for yon eyes. This tale that I, your Dirt Sheet...

Hornbaker fills a ‘glaring void’ in wrestling history with Rogers bio

Posted by Nathan Hatton | Mar 1, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The absence of a full length biography on Buddy Rogers has, for years, been a glaring void in the...

Cowboy James Storm superkicks bad guys, guzzles (root) beer in new children’s book

Posted by Mike Andrews | Feb 26, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

If you had to guess the latest venture of Cowboy James Storm — the veteran beer-guzzling grappler...

Dan Murphy isn’t done with wrestling or writing yet

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Feb 19, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

The Oxford dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain...

Romero sifts out ‘the fact from the fiction’ in Rock bio

Posted by Todd Denault | Feb 18, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

About a month after the publication of his first book Owen Hart: King of Pranks: The Ultimate...

Bourne gives readers a ‘crown jewel’ of a book

Posted by Greg "Count Grog" Mosorjak | Feb 12, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

When it comes to the history of wrestling as it concerns the Jim Crockett National Wrestling...

Cowboy Scott Casey invites readers along to take ‘one last ride’

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Feb 8, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Many of the pro wrestlers we grew up watching spent countless hours in their cars going from venue...

Brace yourself for the tale of the man they called Vader

Posted by Jason Norris | Feb 6, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When I was a child there was a man I was in awe of. This giant filled my TV screen and was as...

Readers should take a chance on Lance

Posted by Jamie Hemmings | Jan 29, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Okay, imagination time: picture yourself on a golf course. (Yes, I know not everyone plays golf,...

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