The Wrestling Observer Yearbook '97
The Wrestling Observer Yearbook '97

Author: Dave Meltzer

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13:

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For the first time ever, Dave Meltzer's famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter is available as both a print and digital book.The first of the series revisits all of the major wrestling and MMA stories from 1997 (all condensed into handy chapters for ease of reference), including: - The Montreal Screwjob- Shawn Michaels loses his smile- ECW arrives on pay-per-view- Vader arrested in Kuwait- Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels backstage brawl- Ken Shamrock signs from the WWF- Riki Choshu retires- WWF vs. WCW: The Battle of Los Angeles- The death of Plum Mariko- Arn Anderson retires- AJW goes bankrupt- Tod Gordon leaves ECW- Randy Couture beats Vitor Belfort- WCW breaks records- Fan riots- The Demise of the USWAPlus business analysis, supercard summaries, PPV drawing cards, and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Award

The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection
The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection

Author: Dante Richardson

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The latest in the new WRESTLING OBSERVER COMPLETE COLLECTION series in which the Wrestling Observer Newsletters are reprinted in full, chronologically. In this 1991 (Part 1) edition you will find every issue of the world-famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January through to June 1991, reprinted in full for the first time ever. Included within: Ric Flair beats Sting for WCW World Title Dave Meltzer vs. WWF WrestleMania relocated Sid Vicious swaps WCW for WWF WWF at Tokyo Dome WrestleMania VII UWF Beach Brawl Bruce Prichard fired SuperBrawl '91 Dusty Rhodes downgraded

The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection
The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection

Author: Dante Richardson

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-09-11

Total Pages: 0

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The first in the new WRESTLING OBSERVER COMPLETE COLLECTION series in which the Wrestling Observer Newsletters are reprinted in full, chronologically. In this 1989 (Part 1) edition you will find every issue of the world-famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January through to June 1989, reprinted in full for the first time ever. Included within: Royal Rumble debuts on PPV Steamboat vs Flair trilogy The Mega Powers Explode The WWF admits wrestling is fake No Holds Barred WrestleMania V New Japan does big business Roddy Piper returns to the WWF Dusty Rhodes and Barry Windham sign for the WWF Readers pages

Wrestling Observer Tributes II
Wrestling Observer Tributes II

Author: Dave Meltzer

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781582618173

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Offering candid and detailed accounts of bona fide wrestling legends and a Foreword by Bret Hart, Tributes II takes its place among the most important books ever written on the world of pro wrestling.

The Death of WCW
The Death of WCW

Author: R. D. Reynolds

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 155490255X

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What went wrong with WCW? In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and carried home truckloads of WCW merchandise. Sting, Bill Goldberg, and the New World Order were household names. Superstars like Dennis Rodman and KISS jumped on the WCW bandwagon. It seemed the company could do no wrong. But by 2001, however, everything had bottomed out. The company -- having lost a whopping 95% of its audience -- was sold for next to nothing to Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment. WCW was laid to rest. How could the company lose its audience so quickly? Who was responsible for shows so horrible that fans fled in horror? What the hell happened to cause the death of one of the largest wrestling companies in the world? The Death of World Championship Wrestling is the first book to take readers through a detailed dissection of WCW's downfall.

Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain—Real Pro Wrestling Stories
Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain—Real Pro Wrestling Stories

Author: Jim Cornette

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Published: 2019-08-21

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1684067677

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Pro-Wrestling's secrets and greatest moments are immortalized in this graphic novel from legendary wrestling personality Jim Cornette. A true-story style anthology, these insider tales will show the lengths that wrestlers went to uphold "kayfabe" (the old carny term for the presentation of legitimate conflict), as well as the noteworthy cultural, racial, and economic effects these events and characters had on society. This is the graphic novel that old school wrestling fans have been waiting their entire lives for: a no-holds-barred representation of the moments that wrestling insiders couldn't talk about for years.

Death of the Territories
Death of the Territories

Author: Tim Hornbaker

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1773052322

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For decades, distinct professional wrestling territories thrived across North America. Each regionally based promotion operated individually and offered a brand of localized wrestling that greatly appealed to area fans. Promoters routinely coordinated with associates in surrounding regions, and the cooperation displayed by members of the National Wrestling Alliance made it easy for wrestlers to traverse the landscape with the utmost freedom. Dozens of territories flourished between the 1950s and late ’70s. But by the early 1980s, the growth of cable television had put new outside pressures on promoters. An enterprising third-generation entrepreneur who believed cable was his opportunity to take his promotion national soon capitalized on the situation. A host of novel ideas and the will to take chances gave Vincent Kennedy McMahon an incredible advantage. McMahon waged war on the territories and raided the NWA and AWA of their top talent. By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, McMahon changed professional wrestling forever. Providing never-before-revealed information, Death of the Territories is a must-read for fans yearning to understand how McMahon outlasted his rivals and established the industry’s first national promotion. At the same time, it offers a comprehensive look at the promoters who opposed McMahon, focusing on their noteworthy power plays and embarrassing mistakes.

Life At Number 10
Life At Number 10

Author: Neil Jenkins

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2012-11-02

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1780577567

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Neil Jenkins is the most prolific goal-kicker in the history of British international rugby. A match-winner with Pontypridd and Wales, a veteran of the Lions Tours – including the 2001 Tour of Australia – his crowning moment came with the Lions in South Africa in 1997 when his unerring accuracy with the boot earned the tourists only their second series victory against the Springboks. Capped by Wales when he was just 19, Jenkins helped to turn Pontypridd from the Cinderellas of Welsh rugby into the league champions and one of the most feared teams in the country. After just 28 internationals he broke the Welsh points-scoring record. First published in 1998, Life at Numer 10 is a fascinating account of how Jenkins, a boy from the tip of the Rhondda Valley, started his working life as a scrap merchant – only to become one of the most sought-after players in Britain and the most-capped player for Wales. He tells how the pressure of being the Wales outside-half, following in the footsteps of legends such as Cliff Morgan, David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett and Jonathon Davies, took its toll; and his frustration at being moved by Wales to centre full-back. He reveals the secrets behind Pontypridd's rise to prominence, the reasons why he left them in 1999 to join Cardiff, and his fears for the future of the Welsh game.

The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers
The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers

Author: Dan Murphy

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1773056875

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A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.

The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection
The Wrestling Observer Complete Collection

Author: Dante Richardson

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-09-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The third in the new WRESTLING OBSERVER COMPLETE COLLECTION series in which the Wrestling Observer Newsletters are reprinted in full, chronologically. In this 1993 (Part 1) edition you will find every issue of the world-famous Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January through to June 1993, reprinted in full for the first time ever. Included within: RAW debuts Ric Flair leaves the WWF Jim Ross departs WCW Yokozuna wins Royal Rumble Hulk Hogan wins the WWF Title Andre the Giant passes away Vader destroys Cactus Jack Funk vs. Onita The tragedy of Kerry Von Erich The Steroid Scandal Bill Watts fired by WCW Dino Bravo murdered Bret Hart wins King of the Ring Vince McMahon resigns as Titan Sports President Hulk Hogan quits WWF