Author: marlow martin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721911400
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Jake "The Snake" Roberts, a retired professional wrestler. Roberts is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE)
Jake the Snake Roberts
Author: marlow martin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721911400
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Jake "The Snake" Roberts, a retired professional wrestler. Roberts is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781721911400
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Jake "The Snake" Roberts, a retired professional wrestler. Roberts is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation (later called WWE)
Positively Unstoppable
Author: Diamond Dallas Page
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1635650208
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
World-renowned WWE Hall of Famer turned fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page wants to transform your life. After decades of helping others make radical transformations in health and fitness, Diamond Dallas knows what is really holding you back from profound life change. He has watched countless people take ownership of their lives, physically, mentally, and emotionally—and he has witnessed, time and again, the precise instant when a real and massive shift occurs in a person’s attitude. In Positively Unstoppable, he brings his understanding of what really moves people to change and own their lives. It begins when we discover what we really want, and then commit to follow the steps that will turn that goal into a reality. Regardless of where we are at in our lives, it’s possible to have a breakthrough. Filled with lessons from Page’s life that share his own struggle to find his calling, overcoming one obstacle after another, Positively Unstoppable is a bible for anyone who needs to be re-inspired to follow their dreams and take real action towards the things that matter most to them. Page’s gift of authenticity has helped him motivate those who may have lost hope, because he truly understands the incredible power of self-belief. Page includes powerful transformation stories, goal-setting guides, as well as a sample workout, eating plans and delicious gluten-free, non-GMO recipes from his wildly popular fitness program, DDPY. Positively Unstoppable is your roadmap to getting “unstuck” and taking the steps needed to create a healthy, magnificent life.
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1635650208
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
World-renowned WWE Hall of Famer turned fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page wants to transform your life. After decades of helping others make radical transformations in health and fitness, Diamond Dallas knows what is really holding you back from profound life change. He has watched countless people take ownership of their lives, physically, mentally, and emotionally—and he has witnessed, time and again, the precise instant when a real and massive shift occurs in a person’s attitude. In Positively Unstoppable, he brings his understanding of what really moves people to change and own their lives. It begins when we discover what we really want, and then commit to follow the steps that will turn that goal into a reality. Regardless of where we are at in our lives, it’s possible to have a breakthrough. Filled with lessons from Page’s life that share his own struggle to find his calling, overcoming one obstacle after another, Positively Unstoppable is a bible for anyone who needs to be re-inspired to follow their dreams and take real action towards the things that matter most to them. Page’s gift of authenticity has helped him motivate those who may have lost hope, because he truly understands the incredible power of self-belief. Page includes powerful transformation stories, goal-setting guides, as well as a sample workout, eating plans and delicious gluten-free, non-GMO recipes from his wildly popular fitness program, DDPY. Positively Unstoppable is your roadmap to getting “unstuck” and taking the steps needed to create a healthy, magnificent life.
Andre the Giant
Author: Michael Krugman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439188130
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The unforgettable story of everyone’s favorite giant—and a life cut short—wrestler and actor Andre the Giant. At seven-foot-five, four hundred and fifty pounds, André the Giant was a living, breathing legend—a behemoth taking on all comers. Billed as “the Eighth Wonder of the World,” he was the greatest attraction in sports entertainment and one of the most famous athletes in the world. André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the story of how his enormous charisma and undeniable presence aided World Wrestling Federation's explosive rise to the forefront of popular culture. André's battles with such rivals as Ernie Ladd, Killer Khan, Big John Studd, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and Randy “Macho Man” Savage are certifiable classics, while his epic WrestleMania III match with Hulk Hogan—before 93,000—still holds the record for largest attendance. Outside the ring, André Roussimoff was equally formidable—his voluminous appetite for life is the stuff of legends. Moreover, André was among the first wrestlers to cross over into pop superstardom with roles in such television series as The Six Million Dollar Man and films like The Princess Bride. André's incredible tale is told through his most memorable matches, with reminiscences and recollections from the people closest to him. In addition to blow-by-blow analysis of his greatest in-ring triumphs, author Michael Krugman takes us behind the curtain to see how this amazing athlete struggled with his size and his stardom, as well as his fight with crippling pain caused by both his profession and the disease that made him who he was. André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the true-life tall tale of one of the most influential and adored Superstars in sports entertainment history.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439188130
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The unforgettable story of everyone’s favorite giant—and a life cut short—wrestler and actor Andre the Giant. At seven-foot-five, four hundred and fifty pounds, André the Giant was a living, breathing legend—a behemoth taking on all comers. Billed as “the Eighth Wonder of the World,” he was the greatest attraction in sports entertainment and one of the most famous athletes in the world. André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the story of how his enormous charisma and undeniable presence aided World Wrestling Federation's explosive rise to the forefront of popular culture. André's battles with such rivals as Ernie Ladd, Killer Khan, Big John Studd, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and Randy “Macho Man” Savage are certifiable classics, while his epic WrestleMania III match with Hulk Hogan—before 93,000—still holds the record for largest attendance. Outside the ring, André Roussimoff was equally formidable—his voluminous appetite for life is the stuff of legends. Moreover, André was among the first wrestlers to cross over into pop superstardom with roles in such television series as The Six Million Dollar Man and films like The Princess Bride. André's incredible tale is told through his most memorable matches, with reminiscences and recollections from the people closest to him. In addition to blow-by-blow analysis of his greatest in-ring triumphs, author Michael Krugman takes us behind the curtain to see how this amazing athlete struggled with his size and his stardom, as well as his fight with crippling pain caused by both his profession and the disease that made him who he was. André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the true-life tall tale of one of the most influential and adored Superstars in sports entertainment history.
Sex, Lies, and Headlocks
Author: Shaun Assael
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307758133
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
“Current fans and recovering Hulkamaniacs alike should find [Sex, Lies, and Headlocks] as gripping as the Camel Clutch.” —Maxim Sex, Lies, and Headlocks is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing, scandals, and high-stakes gambles that have made wrestling an enduring television phenomenon. The man behind it all is Vince McMahon, a ruthless and entertaining visionary whose professional antics make some of the flamboyant characters in the ring look tame by comparison. Throughout the book, the authors trace McMahon’s rise to power and examine the appeal of the industry’s biggest stars—including Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gorgeous George, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, and, most recently, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. In doing so, they show us that while WWE stock is traded to the public on Wall Street, wrestling remains a shadowy world guided by a century-old code that stresses secrecy and loyalty. With a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme antics of McMahon’s comic-book style creations such as Steve Austin and The Rock.” —Publishers Weekly “A quintessentially American success story of a cocky opportunist defying the odds and hitting it big . . . Sparkling cultural history from an author wise enough to let the facts and personalities speak for themselves.”—Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307758133
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
“Current fans and recovering Hulkamaniacs alike should find [Sex, Lies, and Headlocks] as gripping as the Camel Clutch.” —Maxim Sex, Lies, and Headlocks is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing, scandals, and high-stakes gambles that have made wrestling an enduring television phenomenon. The man behind it all is Vince McMahon, a ruthless and entertaining visionary whose professional antics make some of the flamboyant characters in the ring look tame by comparison. Throughout the book, the authors trace McMahon’s rise to power and examine the appeal of the industry’s biggest stars—including Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gorgeous George, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, and, most recently, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. In doing so, they show us that while WWE stock is traded to the public on Wall Street, wrestling remains a shadowy world guided by a century-old code that stresses secrecy and loyalty. With a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme antics of McMahon’s comic-book style creations such as Steve Austin and The Rock.” —Publishers Weekly “A quintessentially American success story of a cocky opportunist defying the odds and hitting it big . . . Sparkling cultural history from an author wise enough to let the facts and personalities speak for themselves.”—Kirkus Reviews
Kamala Speaks
Author: James "Kamala" Harris
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941356005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"The Ugandan Giant" Kamala is a former WWE superstar wrestler who never spoke once during his 30 year wrestling career. Kamala wrestled in every major promotion in the world. Having wrestled the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, The Undertaker, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and The Ultimate Warrior, readers from around the world will finally hear what he has to say. This book is a tell-all story of life, bouts with blatant racism, the gritty underbelly of professional wrestling and overcoming obstacles in and out of the ring.Despite diabetes claiming first his toes, his feet, and then both legs above the knees, this book is inspirational. It is not an angry/bitter tale told from someone harping on missed opportunity. Kamala's story includes a great balance of behind-the-scenes stories including plenty of humor, while illustrating the tough and interesting man that James "Kamala" Harris actually is.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941356005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
"The Ugandan Giant" Kamala is a former WWE superstar wrestler who never spoke once during his 30 year wrestling career. Kamala wrestled in every major promotion in the world. Having wrestled the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, The Undertaker, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and The Ultimate Warrior, readers from around the world will finally hear what he has to say. This book is a tell-all story of life, bouts with blatant racism, the gritty underbelly of professional wrestling and overcoming obstacles in and out of the ring.Despite diabetes claiming first his toes, his feet, and then both legs above the knees, this book is inspirational. It is not an angry/bitter tale told from someone harping on missed opportunity. Kamala's story includes a great balance of behind-the-scenes stories including plenty of humor, while illustrating the tough and interesting man that James "Kamala" Harris actually is.
Slam! Wrestling
Author: Greg Oliver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781550228847
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From WWE to the independent leagues, from the celebration of Wrestle Mania XVIII in Toronto to the tragic death of Owen Hart, this book shows how history has unfolded in the world of professional wrestling. It includes interviews with Stone Cold' Steve Austin, John Cena, 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson, Trish Stratus and many others. Oliver and Waldman also take readers behind the scenes and share their insights into what made the SLAM! Wrestling website stand out as one of the most respected sources for information in the Internet wrestling community.'
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781550228847
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From WWE to the independent leagues, from the celebration of Wrestle Mania XVIII in Toronto to the tragic death of Owen Hart, this book shows how history has unfolded in the world of professional wrestling. It includes interviews with Stone Cold' Steve Austin, John Cena, 'The Rock' Dwayne Johnson, Trish Stratus and many others. Oliver and Waldman also take readers behind the scenes and share their insights into what made the SLAM! Wrestling website stand out as one of the most respected sources for information in the Internet wrestling community.'
Main Event
Author: Brian Shields
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145160467X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Every saturday night in the eighties fans would gather around their television to watch, not Saturday Night Live, but Saturday Night The Main Event. WWE wrestling beat the ratings for the most talked about show on television week after week. Here is that era captured. “Introducing your champion, from Venice Beach, California, at three hundred and three pounds—Hulk Hogan! And his challenger . . .” Hearing those words ring out across the arena meant you were there. It didn't matter if you were there in person, or watching on television or closed circuit. You were in the place where everyone wanted to be. You could feel the crowd; as the tension built, you were swept up and into the action. You knew you were going to witness history. You were experiencing the main event at a live WWE show. It seemed that wrestling had changed overnight, that the men who entered the squared circle were suddenly larger than life. Everyone wanted to see the behemoth Hulk Hogan wrestle. And the men who wrestled with and against him were his equals in creating a match and a character that no one would soon forget: Andre the Giant, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Jake "the Snake" Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter. They all kept you pinned to your seat as they were pinning their opponents to the mat. You just knew that you were going to see things that no one had ever seen before. The eighties was the era that cemented WWE as the place where the best wrestlers on the planet worked. Main Event -- WWE in the Raging 80s dips into those years and reveals the most celebrated wrestlers and the matches that will be recalled as not just the best of the eighties but the best of the ages.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145160467X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Every saturday night in the eighties fans would gather around their television to watch, not Saturday Night Live, but Saturday Night The Main Event. WWE wrestling beat the ratings for the most talked about show on television week after week. Here is that era captured. “Introducing your champion, from Venice Beach, California, at three hundred and three pounds—Hulk Hogan! And his challenger . . .” Hearing those words ring out across the arena meant you were there. It didn't matter if you were there in person, or watching on television or closed circuit. You were in the place where everyone wanted to be. You could feel the crowd; as the tension built, you were swept up and into the action. You knew you were going to witness history. You were experiencing the main event at a live WWE show. It seemed that wrestling had changed overnight, that the men who entered the squared circle were suddenly larger than life. Everyone wanted to see the behemoth Hulk Hogan wrestle. And the men who wrestled with and against him were his equals in creating a match and a character that no one would soon forget: Andre the Giant, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Jake "the Snake" Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter. They all kept you pinned to your seat as they were pinning their opponents to the mat. You just knew that you were going to see things that no one had ever seen before. The eighties was the era that cemented WWE as the place where the best wrestlers on the planet worked. Main Event -- WWE in the Raging 80s dips into those years and reveals the most celebrated wrestlers and the matches that will be recalled as not just the best of the eighties but the best of the ages.
Steel Chair to the Head
Author: Nicholas Sammond
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822334380
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The People's collection of cultural studies essays on wrestling.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822334380
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The People's collection of cultural studies essays on wrestling.
Wrestlecrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling (Large Print 16pt)
Author: Randy Baer
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
ISBN: 9781459654266
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
ISBN: 9781459654266
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
"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.
Nikita
Author: Nikita Koloff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940391342
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940391342
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description