"A no-holds-barred memoir from Brock Lesnar, the "baddest man on the planet" -- the undisputed, three-time WWE Champion and current UFC World Heavyweight Champion"--
Brock Lesnar is a name known throughout the sports world as a WWE superstar but also as a NCAA champion in amateur wrestling and a terrifyingly good MMA fighter in the UFC. Readers have a chance to follow his journey from the mat to the ring and then to the octagon in this fascinating look at the life of Brock Lesnar. Photographs from each phase of his career keep even reluctant readers turning pages to find out just how he became such a force in every sport he attempts.
Born and raised in South Dakota, Brock Lesnar has been racking up wrestling titles and championships since high school. At age 25, Brock became the youngest WWE champion in history. He has continued to be a fierce contender in the ring, crushing his opponents while defending his titles. In Brock Lesnar, young readers will follow this superstar’s spectacular career. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages.
Profiles the life and career of the wrestler and mixed martial artist, looking at his childhood in South Dakota, his college wrestling career, and his breaking of the Undertaker's winning streak.
This title introduces readers to wrestler Brock Lesnar, covering his early life, wrestling career, skills, and signature moves. The title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
"Brock Lesnar became the biggest name in international Mixed Martial Arts when he debuted in 2008, and not just became of his jaw-dropping 6'3", 265-pound physique. The 2000 NCAA wrestling champion has a body so sculpted that he resembles something more out of a cartoon than real life. But MMA fans all over the world know there is nothing artificial about the destruction he can wreak upon opponents."--Publisher's description.
Before he became a star of American professional wrestling, Shinsuke Nakamura was Japan’s “King of Strong Style.” Follow his life and career from the amateur grappling ranks to the Nippon Budokon, thrill to his matches against such legends as Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar, his reign as the youngest New Japan Pro-Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, and his success as a mixed martial artist. -- VIZ Media
"From a young age, Drew McIntyre dreamed of becoming WWE Champion and following in the footsteps of his heroes Stone Cold Steve Austin and Undertaker. With his parents' support, he trained and paid his dues, proving himself to tiny crowds in the UK's Butlin circuit. At age twenty-two, McIntyre made his WWE debut and was touted by none other than WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as "The Chosen One" who would lead WWE into the future. With his destiny in the palm of his hands, Drew watched it all slip through his fingers. Through a series of ill-advised choices and family tragedy, Drew's life and career spiraled. As a surefire champ, he struggled under the pressure of expectations and was fired from the company. But the WWE Universe had not seen the last of this promising athlete. Facing a crossroads, the powerful Scotsman set a course to show the world the real Drew McIntyre."--
Part sport, part performance art, professional wrestling's appeal crosses national, racial and gender boundaries--in large part by playing to national, racial and gender stereotypes that resonate with audiences. Scholars who study competitive sports tend to dismiss wrestling, with its scripted outcomes, as "fake," yet fail to recognize a key similarity: both present athletic displays for maximized profit through live events, television viewership and merchandise sales. This collection of new essays contributes to the literature on pro wrestling with a broad exploration of identity in the sport. Topics include cultural appropriation in the ring, gender non-comformity, national stereotypes, and wrestling as transmission of cultural values.
For over 20 years, Undertaker has been an almost unstoppable force in WWE. He has collected a record 21 WrestleMania wins, and that's just one accomplishment! When Undertaker eventually makes his WWE departure, a part of him will live on in the ring. Find out more about the Deadman in this action-packed book for emerging readers.