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Impeccable 07-29-2006 12:43 PM

Which book should I get next?
 
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...1&category=109

Impeccable 07-30-2006 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveWadding

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesSteele
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Impeccable
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volchok
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by FourFifty
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?


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