Wrestlecrap

Author : Randy Baer
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1554905443
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wrestlecrap written by Randy Baer and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. Why would any sane person think that having two grown men fight over a turkey was actually a reasonable idea' Was George Ringo, the Wrestling Beatle, really the best gimmick that a major promotional organization could come up with' And who would charge fans to watch a wrestler named the Gobbeldy Gooker emerge from an egg' In an attempt to answer such questions and figure out just what the promoters were thinking, authors Randy Baer and R.D. Reynolds go beyond what wrestling fans saw on the screen and delve into the mindset of those in the production booth. In some instances, the motivations driving the spectacle prove even more laughable than what was actually seen in the ring. Covering such entertainment catastrophes as an evil one-eyed midget and a wrestler from the mystical land of Oz, not to mention the utterly comprehensible Turkey-on-a-Pole match (a gimmick which AWA fans might recall), WrestleCrap is hysterically merciless in its evaluation of such organizations as the WCW and the WWF. This retrospective look at the wrestling world's misguided attempts to attract viewers will leave wrestling fans and critics alike in stitches.

Author : R. D. Reynolds
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1554902878
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wrestlecrap Book of Lists! written by R. D. Reynolds and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrestlingӳ biggest mistakes, most comical mishaps, and most egotistical performers are all featured in this cornucopia of nonsense presented in top-10 list format.Lists include The Greatest Mullets in the History of the Game, Wrestlers Who Moonlighted in Porn, The Wrestling Divas Who Suffered the Greatest Falls from Grace, and The 25 Worst Gimmicks of All Time. Irreverent, off-kilter, and certain to be offensive to all, this compendium is a hilarious look at the lunacy of professional wrestling.

Author : R.D. Reynolds
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1770906428
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Death of WCW, The written by R.D. Reynolds and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As history repeats itself, a wrestling classic becomes even more relevant. In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and carried home truckloads of WCW merchandise. It seemed the company could do no wrong. But by 2001, however, everything had bottomed out. The company - having lost a whopping 95% of its audience - was sold for next to nothing to Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment. WCW was laid to rest. What went wrong? This expanded and updated version of the bestselling Death of WCW takes readers through a detailed dissection of WCW's downfall, including even more commentary from the men who were there and serves as an object lesson - and dire warning - as WWE and TNA hurtle toward the 15th anniversary of WCW's demise.

Author : Michael Chiappetta
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416507477
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Journey Into Darkness written by Michael Chiappetta and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-08-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kane has always been a dark, complex, and haunted man, and fans have always been drawn to him. They have wondered what caused his pain and suffering. What was his motivation?Instead of basking in the glow of the spotlight, Kane has shunned attention. Kane did not utter a single word for the first years of his career. In a time when Superstars scream for attention, he drew in the masses with onlyhis presence.Journey Into Darknessis the story of a boy who suffers an unspeakable childhood tragedy, losing his family in a fiery blaze. This left him aloneand at the mercy of strangers, who whispered about this friendless child who must be cursed.Follow Kane into a terrifying place that few would dare to go -- his life.

Author : Adam Kleinberg
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1550226851
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mysteries of Wrestling written by Adam Kleinberg and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hysterical and informative look at the sports entertainment industry, written by the hosts of the longest-running professional wrestling radio show in history, reveals the answers to wrestling's deepest, darkest mysteries.

Author : Randy Baer
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781459654266
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wrestlecrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling (Large Print 16pt) written by Randy Baer and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling" examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. Why would any sane person think that having two grown men fight over a turkey was actually a reasonable idea? Was George Ringo, the Wrestling Beatle, really the best gimmick that a major promotional organization could come up with? And who would charge fans to watch a wrestler named the Gobbeldy Gooker emerge from an egg? In an attempt to answer such questions and figure out just what the promoters were thinking, authors Randy Baer and R.D. Reynolds go beyond what wrestling fans saw on the screen and delve into the mindset of those in the production booth. In some instances, the motivations driving the spectacle prove even more laughable than what was actually seen in the ring. Covering such entertainment catastrophes as an evil one - eyed midget and a wrestler from the mystical land of Oz, not to mention the utterly comprehensible Turkey - on - a - Pole match (a gimmick which AWA fans might recall), "WrestleCrap" is hysterically merciless in its evaluation of such organizations as the WCW and the WWF. This retrospective look at the wrestling world's misguided attempts to attract viewers will leave wrestling fans and critics alike in stitches.

Author : Akam and Rezar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781549612602
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pain by the Authors of Pain written by Akam and Rezar and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of poetry from NXT tag team champions The Authors of Pain, PAIN gives you a front row seat into the lyrical genius of Akam and Rezar."Six Stars." - Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter"Their finishing move might be called 'The Last Chapter' but I hope this is the first chapter in what I only assume will be a long and fruitful literary career." - JH Prynne, world renowned poet "Not since 'The Genius' Lanny Poffo retired decades ago has any person or people tried to pick up the mantle of wrestler/poet and after reading PAIN I can safely say, it was worth the wait."- Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods"By naming them 'The Authors of Pain' The WWE basically forced them to write a book called Pain." - National Book ReviewUnauthorized parody "written" by Akam and Rezar with help from Joey Clift, Michael Rose, Matthew Brian Cohen, Colin Hunter (KayfabeNews.com), Taylor Orci, Dino Winwood, Stephen Loh, James Hornsby, Jesse Arlen Klein, Tyler Davidson, RD Reynolds (WrestleCrap.com), Jason Wayne Christian, Matt McCarthy, Alex Newman, Mike Roe, Gene Augusto, Alex Hoffman, Brian James O'Connell, Erik W. Barnes, Joseph Porter, Nicky Urban and Daniel Weiss.

Author : Larry Matysik
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1770903054
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time written by Larry Matysik and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No-holds-barred, honest, and objective, this is a definitive look at the greatest pro wrestlers who ever stepped through the ropes. Blending the old and the new and delving into what made these 50 remarkable performers the best in their sport, this guide illustrates their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of the wrestling world. The antidote to the marketing-motivated claims made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is provided here, sweeping aside the corporate profit motive of listing standouts who can sell DVDs and dolls and instead shooting from the hip, revealing who sincerely belongs among the cream of the crop. The complexity of choosingand rankingthe 50 finest ever from a strong group of talented candidates also spins a secondary tale about the evolution of pro wrestling and how this unique sport operates. Revealing these stars' compelling stories in detail, this collection adds up to an entertaining and enlightening description of a monumental business through the history of its legends.

Author : Matthew Randazzo, V
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ring of Hell written by Matthew Randazzo, V and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ring of Hell" is the true story of Chris Benoit's journey through the destructive, dysfunctional, and bizarre pro wrestling industry, and the catastrophic physical and mental breakdown that led to his grisly end.

Author : Eric Bischoff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 141652729X
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Controversy Creates Cash written by Eric Bischoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under Eric Bishoff's watch as president of WCW, the company went head to head with Vince McMahon's WWE and beat them at their own game before WCW itself spectacularly imploded. But by then, Bishoff had made an indelible mark on televised wrestling, producing shows that had appeared more dangerous, more sexy, and more edgy than anything that had come before. He did this to such an extent that in 2002, McMahon seized the chance to bring in his former nemesis as General Manager of RAW; since then, true to form, Bishoff regularly surprises fans with matches that would once have been unthinkable for television. In this revelatory look at his life and career, Bishoff frankly discusses the things he did, both right and wrong, as he helped shape the sports entertainment industry into today's billion dollar business.