50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time

50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time
Author: Larry Matysik
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 663
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1770903054

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.

Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time

Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time
Author: John F. Molinaro
Publisher: Winding Star Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2002
Genre: Wrestlers
ISBN:

Who is the greatest of all time? With the help of several historians, the Top 100 will both enligthen and enrage, keeping fans enthralled in spirited debate for years to come.

Legends of Pro Wrestling

Legends of Pro Wrestling
Author: Tim Hornbaker
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2012-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1613210752

Details the lives and careers of the best professional wrestling figures of the last one hundred fifty years, including Bruno Sammartino, The Undertaker, and John Cena.

WWE Legends

WWE Legends
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1451604505

WWE Legends gives fans an inside look at more than fifty of the greatest wrestlers ever to slip between the ropes and enter the “squared circle.” They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favorites: “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow, and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, and the Fabulous Moolah. They were ethnic heroes, someone just like you that you could cheer for: Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, Peter Maivia. They were the stars that shined the brightest, and left an indelible mark on the memories of countless fans. In a time when professional wrestling was divided into territories, no place created bigger Superstars than World Wrestling Entertainment. From the company's centerpiece in Madison Square Garden, legends were born. WWE Legends is the every fan's guide to the legends of the ring. They are all in here, from Andre the Giant to George “the Animal” Steele, with quick stats and descriptions of their most famous matches. No true wrestling fan should be without this book.

Pro Wrestling's G.O.A.T.

Pro Wrestling's G.O.A.T.
Author: Joe Levit
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728435676

Jump in the ring with the greatest grapplers of all time. Readers will take a look at some of the best wrestlers of the past and present in this fun, fact-filled book.

Pro Wrestling Greats

Pro Wrestling Greats
Author: Ann Weil
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142967251X

"Lists and describes the top pro wrestlers of the past and today"--Provided by publisher.

Kevin Nash

Kevin Nash
Author: Jacqueline Mudge
Publisher: Chelsea House
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780791058275

A biography of the pro wrestler Kevin Nash, nicknamed Diesel.

Ric Flair

Ric Flair
Author: Matt Hunter
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780791058268

These are the stories of wrestling's greatest feuds - the wars that captured our attention and made fans all over the world anxious to tune in for the next bout. Wrestling is a sport that is built around feuds, and these are the feuds that have helped build wrestling.

Undertaker, The

Undertaker, The
Author: Adam Stone
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612115306

The Undertaker is one of the most famous wrestlers of all time. He has wrestled in hundreds of matches and won several championships. Readers will learn about the UndertakerÕs past, his training, and how he has remained one of the biggest stars in wrestling for over 25 years.

The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers

The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers
Author: Dan Murphy
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-04-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1773056875

A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.