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Wrestlers Are Like Seagulls-From McMahon To McMahon [Hardcover]

Scott Teal, Philip Varriale James J. Dillon (Author)
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June 1, 2005
For over 40 years, James J. Dillon has been involved in the world of professional wrestling. Now he speaks candidly on all aspects of both his career and his personal life. J.J. offers a first-hand account and detailed history of one of the most influential wrestling promotions in wrestling history — the World Wrestling Federation.
He also gives a insider's perspective on the ludicrous business decisions made by executives who took World Championship Wrestling down a path that led to the company's destruction and eventual demise. From the highs of making big money, winning championship titles, rubbing elbows with top celebrities, and appearing on television every week — to the lows of filing for bankruptcy, extramarital affairs, divorces, and drug use — J.J. leaves no stone unturned.



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SCOTT TEAL has been involved with professional wrestling since 1968. He is the author and publisher of the Whatever Happened to ...? and Shooting with the Legends series of books, as well as over 100 other books about professional wrestling. He is also the webmaster for the 1wrestlinglegends.com website, a board member of Cauliflower Alley Club, and is a feature writer for Inside Wrestling magazine. He has also published Inside Out with Ole Anderson and Assassin: The Man Behind the Mask with Jody "Assassin" Hamilton. Upcoming projects include autobiographies of Ivan Koloff, Tony Atlas, and Frankie Cain, in addition to a book about masked wrestlers called, “From Parts Unknown.” Scott lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife, Angela.

PHILIP VARRIALE has been a wrestling fan since his father took him to his first match when he was 13 years old. He is currently a marketing manager for an integrated media company and is also working towards his MBA. Philip lives in New York City with his wife, Beatriz. This is his first book.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Crowbar Press; 1ST edition (June 1, 2005)
  • ISBN-10: 0974554529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974554525
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,273,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A History Lesson, February 15, 2007
This review is from: Wrestlers Are Like Seagulls-From McMahon To McMahon (Hardcover)
Having read several wrestler's biographies over the last few years, I would rate this one at the top. Both the subject, JJ Dillon, and the author Scott Teal put the time in to get the facts and dates correct. JJ kept records of his career and Teal made reading this enjoyable.

For old school wrestling fans this book is a history lesson. Starting as a fan, JJ Dillon became a referee, wrestler, manager and eventually working behind the scenes as an executive. The book just as his career left no stone unturned.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best., February 18, 2007
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This review is from: Wrestlers Are Like Seagulls-From McMahon To McMahon (Hardcover)
This is in the upper echelon of wrestling books. Dillon kept extensive notes about his career and Scott Teal is fantastic at fact checking, so it is extremely detailed and accurate. Lots of great stories from his 40+ years in the business, including some fascinating insight into Vince McMahon. Highest recommendation.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent look at the golden era of wrestling to today, May 16, 2008
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JJ Dillon was a wrestling fan who got to live his dream. Started wrestling in the early 1970's and stayed in the business for another 30 years. Pretty much what he didn't do wasn't worth doing. He is not afraid to tell stories about wrestlers and himself in this book.

The thing I liked about the book was Dillon's look at his own life and the mistakes that he made. His honesty is refreshing.

Highly recommended.
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