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Whatever Happened to Gorgeous George

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This insider view to pro wrestling is a well-written, and very interesting view of this poorly-understood "sport". There are very few non-fiction wrestling books - most are published by the industry - but this one discussed the real life behind the scenes. There is not much information on Gorgeous George himself, it is more a discussion of that era of wrestling. A "must read" for real wrestling fans, especially thse who remember the pre-WWF days of wrestling.

Joe Jares was the son of The Thing, a bad-guy 'rassler from long ago. Jares infuses his work with insider knowledge, including an account of his summer vacation, spent accompanying his father around the south to his matches. Father and son bond dodging riotous rubes, flying chairs, and by mending wounds. This is insider information from before the industry opened up.

This book is filled with hilarious and interesting stories. You'll learn about the difficult and dangerous job that pro 'rasslin was back then. Everyone is given a workover here including the wrestlers with their various gimmicks, the fans-especially the believers-, as well as the sleazy promoters.

Several interesting appendix include the real names of many old time wrestlers.

The only great book on the show of pro-'rasslin that I know of.

One of the few good books on pro-wrestling. A must in any library on the subject. Fun to read.