Books on Wrestling

[Misanthrope]

Have any of you read any decent books on the industry? I recently ordered 'The Death of WCW' and 'Wrestling's One Ring Circus' from Amazon.com.

The former is a great read, and goes into great detail on the fall of WCW. It's almost painful to read the decline, as there was some absolutely absurd booking there. Where's the idiot I was arguing with a few months ago? I do believe he owes me an apology, as I was 100% right.

The second seems interesting, as he details the steady decline of WWF/WWE programming since the end of the ratings war.

 

[Big Pete]

I picked up both of Foleys books, both are great books and give you one mans honest perspectives on both companies.

I wouldn't mind The death of WCW book especially re-caping on how Nitro was.

 

[Misanthrope]

I wouldn't mind The death of WCW book especially re-caping on how Nitro was.

It's a very good read, although towards the end it gets a little hard to read. So much stupid booking. You'd think they'd learn. The last few Nitros, which I watched back in the day, were horribly confusing.

I enjoyed 'Have a Nice Day', btw.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

Have any of you read any decent books on the industry? I recently ordered 'The Death of WCW' and 'Wrestling's One Ring Circus' from Amazon.com.

The former is a great read, and goes into great detail on the fall of WCW. It's almost painful to read the decline, as there was some absolutely absurd booking there. Where's the idiot I was arguing with a few months ago? I do believe he owes me an apology, as I was 100% right.

The second seems interesting, as he details the steady decline of WWF/WWE programming since the end of the ratings war.

How much did you fork out for them mate they sound pretty good particularly the One ring circus?

Try reading both of Foley's books "Have a nice day" is brillant. Hogans eats a dick and Chyna's is suprisingly good and if you see a copy it wont be over 5 bucks.

 

[pegson]

Hogan biography is awesome.

 

[Misanthrope]

How much did you fork out for them mate they sound pretty good particularly the One ring circus?

Was a moderately expensive investment. Including postage, the two cost me $58 (being mailed from the US). I've just started on the One Ring Circus, and it's a compelling read. Scott Keith (the author) is pretty damning of the WWE since WCW's collapse.

 

[GreenGuy]

I recently read "The Stone Cold Truth" and thought it was great. Stevve Austin gives a good insight on what goes on behind the scenes, and how hard it is as a youngster trying to make it in professional sport in general.

 

[Misanthrope]

Hogan biography is awesome.

Having read the inside view on Hogan (from a thousand perspectives), I've lost a lot of respect for the guy. He was largely responsible for a lot of WCW's problems, and did similar sh*t while in WWE more recently. His ego is dangerous.