Showing posts with label New Releases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Releases. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Released: Wrestling In The Clinton Years: The Road To Hollywood By Martin Dixon

Wrestling Book Release Note Wrestling In The Clinton Years By Martin Dixon
Blogger Martin Dixon released Wrestling In The Clinton Years: The Road To Hollywood on April 10, 2017. The independently published book is a collection of writings from the Wrestling In The Clinton Years blog. Dixon chronicles the week-to-week development of the nWo story line as presented on WCW Monday Nitro from Jan-Jul 1996.

The book is available in ebook format on Amazon US CA UK

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Released: How To Become A Champion By Herb Welch, David Schultz (Foreword)

How To Become a Champion by Herb Welch was re-released on April 2, 2017. Welch, who passed away in 1999, was a member of the huge Welch-Fuller-Golden-Fields wrestling family of the South Eastern United States. The book is Welch's guide to shoot wrestling. This edition, released in conjunction with John Cosper and Eat, Sleep Wrestle, contains a new foreword written by Welch's former student "Dr. D" David Schultz.

Available at Amazon US CA UK

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Released: Development Hell: The NXT Story By Michael Sidgwick

Development Hell: The NXT Story by Michael Sidgwick with James Dixon (Editor) and Benjamin Richardson (Illustration) was released in March 2017. Between the dying days of the other major wrestling companies and the near unanimous praise for the early days NXT, the WWE was without a source for fresh yet capable talent. Development Hell tells the story of how poorly thought out plans, shady partnerships and shoddy execution all played roles that kept "development from developing." Written by Michael Sidgwick (Whatculture.com Power Slam Magazine) edited by James Dixon (Titan Sinking, Titan Screwed) and published by Whatculture.com Development Hell: The NXT Story is bound to be a story that the WWE might spin, but will never tell. 

Available at Amazon US CA UK

Note: I've only posted reviews for a couple of the books from the What Culture team, I've read a number of books by James Dixon and am a regular visitor to the website. They are a very strong group of books/writers and I expect this will be a very good work. I've ordered this and will post a review as soon as I can...bit of a backlog happening.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Newly Released: Best Seat In The House: Your Backstage Pass Through My WWE Journey By Justin Roberts

Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts' biographical piece Best Seat In The House: Your Backstage Pass Through My WWE Journey was released today (April 1st.) Part inspirational story and part glimpse behind the WWE curtain, Best Seat... has become one of the year's most anticipated releases. Many retailers stocked and delivered the book early and early buzz on social media has been very positive. From Amazon:

This book is the all-access backstage pass for those who have always wondered what it would be like to work at WWE under the infamous Vince McMahon and travel all over the world in cars, buses and planes with the biggest stars of professional wrestling. Justin Roberts pulls no punches and gives you an uncensored, raw look at the journey of a young man chasing, catching and living his dream.
Best Seat In The House is available at Amazon US CA UK, Indigo and Barnes & Noble.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Newly Released: Looking At The Lights: My Path From Fan To Wrestling Heel By Pete Gas, Adam Copeland (Foreword) John Layfield (Foreword)

Pete Gas, best remembered for his role in the WWF Attitude Era's Mean Street Posse, released a memoir of his wrestling career today. Gas recounts his time as a fan, his entry into the business and his time as a roster member during one of the peak periods in the industry's history. Unlike the vast majority of those he worked with Gas was not a trained wrestler nor had he worked his way up through the independents and/or territories. Due to his long-standing friendship with Shane McMahon, Gas was plucked from "civilian life" and was immediately plugged into a high profile program. From Amazon:

...getting your foot in the door is one thing; staying is a completely different animal. With all eyes on him, knowing his lack of training and meal ticket being the boss’s son, Gas knew he had to win over all those doubters: from the fans and announcers to the wrestlers themselves. Knowing he had to prove himself, Gas took beatings, chair shots, and additional training to not only show that he could wrestle, but that he belonged with such superstars as The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and The Undertaker.

Looking At The Lights is available at Amazon US CA UK and Indigo

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Released: The Official WWE Book of Rules: (And How To Break Them)

The Official WWE Book of Rules: (And How To Break Them)
By WWE Editors, Daniel Bryan (Foreword)

The Official WWE Book of Rules has been released by Media-Lab Books for the WWE. 

From Amazon: 
Do you know the difference between a Hollywood Backlot Brawl and a Brooklyn Street Fight? What happens at the end of an Iron Man match if there's no clear victor? Which move is off-limits inside a WWE ring? With The Official WWE Book of Rules, you'll no longer need to ask. This complete guide to every single style of WWE match-stipulation or otherwise, lays out all of WWE's rules (many published for the first time) and also calls out Superstars who have no problem breaking them. With insight and commentary from WWE's brightest Superstars as well as veteran referees, it's the ultimate companion to anyone who believes rules were made to be broken.

It is currently available in Paperback at Amazon.com and Amazon.ca

Saturday, February 25, 2017

New Release: "Teeny" Professional Wrestling's Grand Dame. By Brennon Martin

Brennon Martin, grandson of Christine Jarrett (AKA Teeny) has released a new book chronicling the life and times of one of the most influential females in the pro wrestling business. Jarrett was a key figure in the office of the Memphis wrestling territory for several decades. She was the mother of promoter/booker Jerry Jarrett and grandmother of Jeff Jarrett.

The book has been added to the Amazon stores: USA CAN

Monday, January 30, 2017

New Release: Wrestling In The Garden: The Battle For New York: Works, Shoots and Double-Crosses By Scott Teal & J Michael Kenyon

Wrestling In The Garden Battle For New York
Scott Teal and J Michael Kenyon's Wrestling In The Garden: The Battle For New York: Works, Shoots & Double Crosses is a new release from Crowbar Press that features a comprehensive listing of every wrestling card to have taken place at Madison Square Garden between 1875 and 2016. Wrestling In The Garden is currently available exclusively at Crowbar Press.

Friday, January 20, 2017

New Release: Charlie's Fight By Kristal McKerrington & Joe E Legend

Charlie's Fight: Reclaiming Honor is a slight departure from our normal fare, however, it is co-authored by long time and well travelled wrestler Joe E. Legend. Legend is also known to many fans for his short tenure in the WWF/E as Just Joe. McKerrington & Legend's 2016 release Marie's World: The Aftermath was well received by Amazon readers. The pair have, to date, published four books.

All titles are available on Amazon and are been added to the aStore US CA

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

New Release: Voices of Wrestling NJPW 2016 Year In Review by Rick Kraetsch

Voices of Wrestling's third annual look at New Japan Pro Wrestling was released on ebook in early January. The first two books were well received by both new and long-term NJPW fans.

Voices of Wresting 2016 Year In Review has been added to our aStore. US CA

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Re-release On Ebook: Fritz Von Erich: Master Of The Iron Claw

Ron Mullinax's 2005 Fritz Von Erich: Master of The Iron Claw was released in ebook format earlier this week. Mullinax, who worked with Von Erich in his final days, re-tells Von Erich's story as it was told to him. Though I have not read it since it was a new release, I remember it being an entertaining read, though it was a very controversial release.

Available for order at Amazon US and Amazon Canada.


Monday, January 16, 2017

New Releases: Bad To The Bone by Ron Starr

Territorial wrestler "Rotten" Ron Starr released his autobiography Bad To The Bone: 25 Years of Riots and Wrestling a couple of months back. Written with Rock Rims and featuring a foreword from Mick Foley. Starr was one of the most sought after names in the territory days and worked in every majore territory in the country during his over 25 years in the industry.

Available for order here.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

New Releases: Ryback Reeves & Ric Drasin

Former WWE Superstar Ryback released Wake Up It's Feeding Time earlier this month.

Wrestler, bodybuilder, actor, Ric Drasin has also released The Time of My Life in late 2016.

Both titles have been added to the Amazon Store.  USA CA