Luke, Andrew
Summary: Explores the sport of wrestling, including its history, greatest moments, notable athletes, and what the future of the sport holds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2017
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Summary: "Ballyhoo! is a history of professional wrestling's formative period in the U.S., from roughly 1874 to 1941, and the contested interplay of wrestlers and promoters who built the "sport" as we know it. During this period, the major conventions that would define wrestling to the present day were perfected and codified, as wrestling morphed from a rough sport practiced on farms and at town...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Missouri Press 2023
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Summary: In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, Vince McMahon was the man behind the megastars. He was also a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolical "Mr. McMahon"-- a figure you may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit. Just as important, McMahon is one of Donald Trump's closest friends; McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2023