Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body by Tim Hornbaker

By Tim Hornbaker

Legends of professional Wrestling bargains the 1st entire examine the total global of wrestling. With distinct biographies and never-before-seen information of a few of the best athletes within the game, it is possible for you to to examine enormous quantities of wrestlers, courting again to the mid-1800s. because the first of its sort, this centralized reference ebook bargains wrestling fans quite a number info at their fingertips and stands by myself because the final wrestling resource.

This ebook deals readers a hyperlink among what occurred a century in the past to what's presently occurring this present day. An older fan of Bruno Sammartino or “The Nature Boy” blood brother Rogers can get pleasure from this ebook up to a person who follows John Cena or The Undertaker this present day. This assortment is a endless resource of evidence, figures, and different interesting data.

Professional wrestling is an international of achievement, legacy, and, most significantly, destiny. via accidents, affliction, and kinfolk tribulations, many wrestlers have given every thing they need to supply within the ring, and precise lovers of the game love each moment of it. regardless of your age, if you’re keen on expert wrestling, Legends of professional Wrestling is the e-book that you should personal and cherish.

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