The Rock picture book detailed but not in-depth
When I scribbled down some words, “detailed but not in-depth,” to describe the latest...
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Fathers’ Blood spills onto the page
“They say that the road ain’t no place to start a family…” This lyric from...
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Writing about wrestling’s history definitely Tim Hornbaker’s ‘territory’
Tim Hornbaker has a genuine curiosity for the lives of the wrestlers and promoters that he writes...
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The Great Near Miss: Ray Tennenbaum and the story of Sleeperhold
Thirty years ago, Ray Tennenbaum wrote a book that could have reshaped the way people understand...
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Nakamura’s autobiography deserves a loud ‘yeahOH!’
The autobiography of Shinsuke Nakamura, King of Strong Style: 1980-2014, is a lot like him....
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‘Purodyssey’ a fascinating look into Japanese wrestling and culture
For most people, the New Year’s season is a chance to celebrate the coming year, party in...
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Creating the Mania book is terrific, for now
“Unparalleled access” is a term often thrown around by publishers hyping how the...
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Retro review: The Untamed White Savage full of mystery, action and combat
Derek Callon’s book, The Untamed White Savage, is an interesting journey of how his father...
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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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Danny Davis gives readers more than just another wrestling book
“Dangerous” Danny Davis insists he wants a good, clean interview. The request is a...
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Raw 25th anniversary book full of memories, fond and forgotten
There’s a treasure trove of memories on the pages of the just-released book WWE RAW: The...
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Herb Welch reprint slim but insightful
How to Become a Champion, written by former light heavyweight wrestling champion Herb Welch...
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Q & A with Liam O’Rourke, author of Crazy Like a Fox
Liam O’Rourke is the author behind the much-praised biography Crazy Like A Fox: The...
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Antonino Rocca’s Self Defense and Physical Fitness: A Retrospective Historical and Technical Review
Most people would not put Antonino Argentina Rocca’s name at the top of their go-to list of...
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Pillman book excels in writing and storytelling
Brian Pillman is remembered in so many ways. He was the kid who overcome cancer, the local high...
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Retro review: Hornbaker’s book on McMahon empire tells it straight
The history of professional wrestling has been changed to suit the needs of the individual or...
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Two recent kids books very WWE specific
It seems like every time I shop around for books, there’s a new WWE book! The two I’m...
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New book turns focus on Trump’s WWE connections
If you are a professional wrestling fan pushing 40 years of age, chances are your introduction to...
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Q & A with Steve Verrier, author of Pacific Northwest history book
Steve Verrier, author of the comprehensive Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest A...
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Q & A with Kenny Casanova, co-author of Beefcake’s Struttin’ & Cuttin’
Brutus Beefcake’s autobiography, Struttin’ & Cuttin’, has just been...
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Pacific Northwest book a captivating, comprehensive read
Steven Verrier’s Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest A History, 1883 to the...
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Mat Matters: In praise of Larry Matysik
The first time I met Larry Matysik, I was a 15-year-old high school kid who had somehow convinced...
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Strut over to get the Beefcake book
The book Struttin’ & Cuttin’ by Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and Kenny...
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Retro review: Prichard’s training book lays it all out
One of the most unique books about the sport of professional wrestling arrived in my mailbox a few...
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Oliver’s ‘Kayfabe’ book shares secrets and laughs
In today’s vernacular “spilling the tea” refers to the act of gossiping, dishing...
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‘Saint Mick’ reveals Foley’s big heart
Just in time for Christmas wrestling legend Mick Foley’s latest book, Saint Mick, has hit...
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‘Second Nature’ is a first-rate look into the Flair family
Ric Flair is known worldwide for living it up on the road throughout his decades-long career, but...
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Jim Ross: The truest believer
In a better world, any interested wrestling fan would be able to sit down with Jim Ross for an...
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Say yes to Jericho’s ‘No is a Four Letter Word’
If you don’t think Chris Jericho is capable of writing an engaging, yet down-to-earth...
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Jim Ross keeps an ‘even keel’ throughout ‘Slobberknocker’
Jim Ross’s Slobberknocker is one of only a few wrestling autobiographies that it’s not...
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‘Wrestling’s New Golden Age’ looks into current indy scene
Being a military wife, this summer marked yet another move for my family. In the midst of driving...
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Charlotte updates Ric Flair’s health at book signing
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – On Thursday evening at her book signing, WWE star Charlotte Flair faced a...
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Book offers a fascinating look into all of Mad Dog’s life
Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story tells the tale of an unlikely Quebec and Canadian hero —...
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The Canadian Bulldog’s World Interview: Greg Oliver
SLAM! Wrestling is, in many ways, the Rolling Stone of professional wrestling journalism. Part of...
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Grandson’s book on Christine Jarrett filled with love
Brennon Martin’s book on his grandmother is about far more than the family legacy. After...
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Pete Gas’ book offers plenty of surprises and laughs
Wrestling fans dream of what it would be like to be in a WWE ring. Perhaps the daydream goes along...
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Aries ‘Food Fight’ book plants seeds of interest in nutrition
Austin Aries grew up as a “meat-eating, cheese-loving” Wisconsinite, but details...
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WWE Book of Top 10s fun and frustrating
Look, I know that these type of WWE books are not aimed at me in particular; in short, at this...
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Excerpt from ‘Battleground Valhalla’ — “Potato Kick to the Head”
Excerpt from Battleground Valhalla, chapter 14, entitled “Potato Kick to the Head”:...
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Guest column: The story behind ‘Battleground Valhalla’
By MICHAEL MAJALAHTI It was in June 2010 that I embarked on a quest to write out my personal life...
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Madden pens two ‘Luscious’ autobiographies
Wrestling for the past 16 years as Luscious Rocky Reynolds, Aaron Madden is the first to admit...
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AJ Lee book about far more than wrestling
For AJ Mendez Brooks, crazy is much more than a superpower. It’s her life’s work. Her...
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Book on Northern California is ‘Big Time’ good
Professional wrestling’s early chroniclers tended to produce survey works that gave readers...
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NXT book as much about HHH as the hot brand
The one thing about being a long-time wrestling fan and reporter is that you are a first-hand...
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Dinner with the legends turns into a book
In many ways, Jeff Bowdren is a pretty ordinary guy. He has worked at the county courthouse in...
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Ron Starr’s autobiography an eyeopening look at territory era
If all this autobiography — Bad to the Bone: 25 Years of Riots and Wrestling — was...
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New book the perfect companion to the Women’s Revolution
The year 2016 will undoubtedly be remembered as the year of the Women’s Revolution in WWE....
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Don’t go messing with Hillbilly Jim’s book
Books about the lives of wrestlers seem to be pouring off the shelves these days and WWE legend...
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Finishing Piper’s book offered therapy for his son, daughter
Ariel Teal Toombs and Colt Baird Toombs had some pretty big shoes to fill, completing the book...
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Ventura happy to talk marijuana and The Body
During his time as a wrestling commentator, Jesse “The Body” Ventura was a breath of...
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