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Impeccable
07-29-2006, 12:43 PM
I've read a lot of wrestling biographies, some better than others, and wondered if anyone had a suggestion for the next one I got.

I've currently got;

Shawn Michaels
Hogan's
Flairs
Both Foleys
Austin
Jerry Lawler
Kurt Angle
The Rocks (sheesh...that was tough)
William Regal

Now, admittedly, I've fallen into the consumer trap and I've only picked up (or been given) books published by the WWE. Are there any other decent wrestling books I can get?
Kris P Lettus
07-29-2006, 01:39 PM
I haven't read any of those but I will say, I really really really want Terry Funk's.. Awhile back it was only in hardcover and I hate that..

Also, The Death of WCW (next to Have a Nice Day) is the best wrestling related book I've ever read..
The Miz
07-29-2006, 01:47 PM
The Dynamite Kid
FourFifty
07-29-2006, 01:52 PM
Freddie Blassie!
Xero
07-29-2006, 05:15 PM
Wrestlecrap and Death of WCW are two of the best non-biography books on wrestling.
The One
07-29-2006, 09:53 PM
I have never read nor do I know anyone who has read Regal's book other then you. It seems like it could be worth the read...give me a testamonial please.
Impeccable
07-30-2006, 03:07 AM
I really enjoyed the book. he explains candidly about his drug problem and blames no one but himself. It is also very different, because every other book I've read (apart from The Rocks) talks about wrestling territories in the US, wheras Regal's lets you know what the British scene is like.

He also explains all about the 'bug' he picked up while touring which kept him out of action.

If you get the chance, pick it up.

And everyone else who replied, I actually looked through Amazon's wrestling books and checked the reviews...I made a short list of books and you've all said the ones that interested me.

Thanks.
Kris P Lettus
07-30-2006, 03:35 AM
The WWE "road stories"(can't remember the name) book was aiight for a toilet read.. Alot of little short stories..
DaveWadding
07-30-2006, 03:43 AM
http://www.highspots.com/product.asp?id=13571&category=109
Impeccable
07-30-2006, 04:01 AM
http://www.highspots.com/product.asp?id=13571&category=109

Wow.

I think I found my next book. That and the death of WCW.

Thanks guys
James Steele
07-30-2006, 09:13 AM
I hope they come out with a book on WCCW. As a kid who grew up hearing about WCCW and how the Von Erich's are GODS, I would really love to read about it.
Volchok
07-30-2006, 10:55 AM
The book about Kane, You know the one that makes his past more fucked up then what it already was.
Impeccable
07-30-2006, 01:30 PM
I hope they come out with a book on WCCW. As a kid who grew up hearing about WCCW and how the Von Erich's are GODS, I would really love to read about it.

I would :heart: to read a book about the Von Erichs.
Xero
07-30-2006, 01:32 PM
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?id=13303
Impeccable
07-30-2006, 01:37 PM
Bought it!
DaveWadding
07-31-2006, 06:30 PM
Wow.

I think I found my next book. That and the death of WCW.

Thanks guys

Great choices.
Disturbed316
08-02-2006, 04:20 PM
Wrestlecrap and Death of WCW are a must have.
FourFifty
08-02-2006, 05:30 PM
The book about Kane, You know the one that makes his past more fucked up then what it already was.

As a story I liked that book.
Xero
08-02-2006, 05:34 PM
As a story I liked that book.
How about as the storyline lead-up to the character?

How far does it go by the way? How far into the WWF?