Brian Solomon
Backbeat Books, 2015
Paperback, Ebook
Former WWE magazine editor Brian Solomon pens a very complete look at the history of professional wrestling. Solomon is the former editor of WWE and Smackdown magazines and is the author of the WWE release WWE Legends.
Covering the evolution of the sport from its carnival days to the present, Pro Wrestling FAQ touches on many of the industry's most influential people and most significant events with a level of detail that is often not seen in books that cover such a wide timeline. Solomon is at his best when covering significant events of the late 19th and early 20th century as he presents a historical narrative in a concise yet comprehensive look at the dark ages of professional wrestling. The book is rife with biographical and/or historical information concerning many different personalities, events and regions. While it is essentially a reference book, it is also written in a manner that makes it an entertaining and - despite its length - a very easy read.
