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.

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.

The Greatest Wrestlers of All Time

The Greatest Wrestlers of All Time
Author: Kristen Nelson
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538247941

What makes a great wrestler? Some might say it's technique. Others might look at strength. For those who love pro wrestling, the ultimate decider might be charisma! Both amateur wrestlers and professional wrestlers are incredible athletes that have accomplished great things in their sports. Often, wrestlers are great in both the amateur world and the professional ring. This book includes both, from Olympic medalists to WWE champions, as well as highlights the accomplishments of women in theses arenas. Detailed accounts of these stars' careers are accompanied by stats, full-color photographs, and plenty of inspiring content.

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.

The 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time

The 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2013-07-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781459668621

Who were the best pro wrestlers of all time? What makes these 50 remarkable performers so special, and what were their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of wrestling? The 50 Greatest Pro Wrestlers of All Time has the answers. Bestselling author Larry Matysik shoots from the hip about who qualifies as the very best in history. The complexity of choosing and ranking the 50 finest from a strong group of talented candidates also reveals a secondary tale about the evolution of pro wrestling and how this unique sport operates. This sure - to - becontroversial list and Matysik s keen insights form a detailed, entertaining, and enlightening description of sports entertainment through the history of its legends.

Heartbreak & Triumph

Heartbreak & Triumph
Author: Shawn Michaels
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1439121737

WWE Super Star Shawn "Heartbreak Kid" Michaels shares the stories of his decades-long wrestling career, his life, and his faith in this WWE Super Star biography. Heartbreak & Triumph introduces Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, the youngest of four children whose conservative upbringing made him quiet and reserved. But upon discovering Southwest Championship Wrestling one night, Hickenbottom realized instantly what he wanted to become. From there, Hickenbottom fully recounts his exciting and vast career history, and how he transformed into "The Heartbreak Kid." Shawn shares firsthand details of the allegation that brought about HBK's classic Ladder match with Razor Ramon at WrestleMania X; the incident in Syracuse that set the stage for Shawn's unbelievable "comeback" victories at Royal Rumble 1996, and in the Iron Man WWE Championship match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania XII; and how his escalating backstage feud with Hart inadvertently built toward the formation of "D-Generation X," as well as the first-ever "Hell in a Cell" contest against Undertaker. Beyond the squared circle, Michaels clears the air about his days running with The Kliq, their contributions to WWE's wildly successful "Attitude" era, and the consequences of their uncharacteristic Madison Square Garden "Curtain Call" in May 1996. And for the first time anywhere, Michaels shoots completely straight about his role in one of the biggest scandal in wrestling history, the infamous "Montreal screwjob" at Survivor Series 1997. While reliving the crippling back injury that forced him to retire in his prime following his WWE Championship loss at WrestleMania XIV, Michaels credits the new loves in his life—his second wife Rebecca, his children, and his newfound faith—with giving him the strength to kick his habit, recover physically, and make a jubilant return to the ring at SummerSlam 2002. Now back on top and doing what he enjoys most, the WWE Superstar regards Heartbreak & Triumph as the perfect means "to review my life, and attempt to figure out how I became the person I am."

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.

No Barriers

No Barriers
Author: Erik Weihenmayer
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 125008878X

Bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer, who Jon Krakauer calls “an inspiration,” tells the epic story of his latest adventures, including solo kayaking The Colorado River.

Shooters

Shooters
Author: Jonathan Snowden
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-08-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 177090221X

From William Muldoon to Brock Lesnar, this history covers those who have divided themselves as tough guys on the professional wrestling circuit and legitimate confrontations. From catch wrestling master Billy Robinson to the Japanese professional wrestler who gave birth to the global phenomenon that is modern mixed martial arts (MMA), this investigation travels from the shadowy carnival tent and the dingy training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle and the Las Vegas glitz of the octagon. Billy Riley's legendary Wigan Snake Pit and the rigorous UWF Dojo in Tokyo are explored, revealing the secret history of both professional wrestling and the rising sport of MMA. Squared circle icons Strangler Lewis and Lou Thesz and Olympic heroes Danny Hodge and Kurt Angle are also featured.