Author: Matt Hunter
Publisher: Chelsea House
ISBN: 9780791045879
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Profiles wrestling's top performers, from Abdullah the Butcher and Andre the Giant to Hulk Hogan and Taz.

Author: Daniel B. Aiwei
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476542074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25

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"Introduces readers to pro wrestler John Cena, including his gimmick and accomplishments in the ring"--

Author: Patterson, Pat
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1770908641
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321

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“Pat is one of the greatest mentors I’ve ever had in the world of sports-entertainment.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was asked to leave his home after telling his parents he was in love . . . with a man. Moving from Montreal to the United States in the 1960s, barely knowing a word of English, he was determined to succeed in the squared circle. Back when homophobia was widespread, Pat lived in the super-macho world of pro wrestling. In this fascinating and revealing memoir of revolutionary talent, pioneer, and creative savant Patterson recalls the trials and tribulations of climbing to the upper ranks of sports-entertainment „ as a performer and, later, as a backstage creative force. Many in the WWE Universe know Pat Patterson as a ring legend, the prestigious first holder of WWEÍs Intercontinental Championship, a WWE Hall of Famer, and one of Vince McMahonÍs ñstoogesî during the Attitude Era. But Patterson is no stooge. He has long been one of Vince McMahonÍs trusted advisors. His impact and importance to the nascent stages of WWE are nearly comparable to that of the Chairman himself. Still active in WWE today, Pat delivers his no-holds-barred story of going from unknown to WWE luminary.

Author: Billy Graham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439121796
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 616

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"I'm the man of the hour," Superstar Billy Graham told his audiences, "the man with the power. Too sweet to be sour!" Despite years of devastating health issues (a long history of drug abuse led to a liver transplant in 2002), the man regarded as one of the most influential professional wrestlers of the past thirty years still flaunts the same optimism that made his interviews as compelling as his matches. In Tangled Ropes, his autobiography, Graham remembers his victories -- and his setbacks -- on both the wrestling and the evangelism circuits in vibrant detail. At his core, Graham is still Wayne Coleman, the artistic, curious boy who escaped the wrath of his disabled father in post-war Phoenix through painting, sports, and bodybuilding. When his photo appeared in a bodybuilding magazine, the young man caught the attention of a family in Texas who began praying for his soul. Soon, Wayne found religion at a revival meeting, then mortified his parents as he left home to bend steel, rip phone books in half, and preach the Gospel on the back roads of America. Because of his natural athleticism, Wayne held a series of jobs -- from bouncer to boxer, from repo man to football player. However, it was under the training of the "Mentor of Mayhem," Stu Hart, that the wrestler was revealed. Then the fading headliner Dr. Jerry Graham bleached Wayne's hair blond and transformed him into an in-ring "brother." Still reverent of men of faith, Coleman became "Billy Graham," after the preacher. Graham completed the package with his golden tan and enormous "pythons," a succession of color-coordinated outfits and jive-talking -- a persona imitated by countless wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan and Jesse "The Body" Ventura. The Superstar's greatest wrestling achievement came in 1977, when he took the World Wide Wrestling Federation Championship from Bruno Sammartino. He held the prize for nearly a year -- the first wrestling villain to do so. But after he lost the title to wholesome Bob Backlund, Graham fell into a deep depression. He disappeared from the business, squandering his money and losing himself in a haze of drugs. In Tangled Ropes -- co-written with Keith Elliot Greenberg -- Superstar Billy Graham tells a story that transcends his life in the wrestling profession, offering candor, nostalgia, inspiration, and humor. Graham's narrative is supplemented by anecdotes from personalities like Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Author: Paula Edelson
Publisher: Chelsea House
ISBN: 9780791045909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Provides a brief look at some of the major players in men's tennis, from the late 1800s to the 1990s.

Author: Matt Hunter
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
ISBN: 9780765117403
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Presents trivia, statistics, photographs, and facts about over twenty-five superstars of professional wrestling, including Gorgeous George, Andre the Giant, "Hollywood" Hogan, Governor Jesse Ventura, Sable, and others

Author: Daniel Cohen
Publisher: Simon Pulse
ISBN: 9780671036744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138

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By popular demand, this photo-packed book profiles the biggest superstars in pro wrestling, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Minnesota's Governor Jesse Ventura, and many others.

Author: Daniel Cohen
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606189552
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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From the early days of professional wrestling -- including the careers of Andre the Giant and Minnesota's new governor, Jesse Ventura -- to the latest moves on the mat, read all about the on-screen antics and off-screen achievements of these popular perso

Author: Billy Graham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416507531
Category : Doping in sports
Languages : en
Pages : 370

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'The man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour!' That was how Superstar Billy Graham described himself, and who could argue? Graham was perhaps the single most influential performer of the past thirty years, and the mark of that influence can be found in Superstars ranging from Hulk Hogan to Scott Steiner. His outrageous ring attire and Muhammad Ali-style interviews were a breath of fresh air during an era when sports entertainment was much more bare-bones than it is today. Just as fans flocked to see the Superstar compete in the ring, so they loved to listen to him pontificate on the microphone, even if he was bad-mouthing the Superstars they held dear. With his equally colourful manager the Grand Wizard at his side, Graham toppled Bruno Sammartino from his WWE Championship perch for the last time on April 30, 1977. He went on to hold the prize for nearly ten months, the longest reign for any ring villain in WWE history to this day.Clad in tie-dye and feather boas, the Superstar was a sign of things to come, and boasted a chiselled, muscular physique that was very unique at the time. During the late 1980s, he made a brief return to WWE competition, and even enjoyed stints as a manager and broadcaster. Graham has experienced it all and he's going to be talking about it in this book, with stories about all the legendary wrestlers - including Sammartino, Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka and Sergeant Slaughter - that no true wrestling fan will want to miss.

Author: A. R. Schaefer
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736813136
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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A biography tracing the personal life and career of professional wrestler, Chris Jericho.