Wrestling Madness: A Ringside Look at Wrestling Superstars [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Matt Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

This spectacular volume, written by a select group of writers from Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and illustrated with photographs from the magazine's archives, spotlights the exciting world of professional wrestling, one of today's most popular sports. This colorful book contains thrilling stories and interesting facts about all of the major wrestling federations as well as fans' favorite wrestlers, from Bill Goldberg and Hollywood Hogan to Steve Austin. Included is a history of the sport, followed by detailed profiles of today's wrestlers. With an authoritative text and vibrant, action-filled photographs, this unique book is destined to become a classic.

Features stars like Bill Goldberg, Hollywood Hogan and Steve Austin Endorsed by Pro Wrestling Illustrated, the undisputed leader among independent wrestling magazines Written by Pro Wrestling Illustrated's writers; illustrated with photography from the magazine's extensive archives A must-have for serious fans and collectors of wrestling memorabilia.

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From the Inside Flap

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, "Hollywood" Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Sting-the mere mention of these names conjures images of brutal body slams, thunderous legdrops, and excruciating death locks. Pro wrestling is hotter today then ever before.

Why?

Because pro wrestlers are bigger, bolder, and badder than ever! And the biggest, boldest and the baddest are yours in "Wrestling Madness!" Featuring over 25 of pro wrestling's favorite stars, including such timeless legends as gorgeous George and Andre the Giant, current superstars Bill Goldberg and the "brooding anti-hero" Steve Austin, as well as former wrestler and present governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura, "Wrestling Madness" is a virtual ringside seat to this entertaining sport and pop-culture phenomenon. Written by veteran wrestling writer Matt Hunter, this fact-and trivia-filled volume provides all the vital statistics about the good, the bad, and the ugly of pro wrestling's greatest showmen.

Illustrated throughout with colorful action photography and jam-packed with "inside" information on the wrestler's personalities, strengths, and diabolical warfare tactics. "Wrestling Madness" will amaze and delight casual viewers and hardcore fans alike with its marvelous mayhem and magnificent derangement.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Smithmark Pub; illustrated edition edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765117401
• ISBN-13: 978-0752218397
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,364,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars pretty pictures...false facts, April 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Wrestling Madness: A Ringside Look at Wrestling Superstars (Hardcover)

All I had to see was that wrestler bio's had incorrect information. DDP's birthdate among others, PWI does a great job usually...could this really be their project...or just their photos? Photo's are excellent, but you can find those in WCW or WWF Magazine.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wrestling Maddness: A Ringside Look At Wrestling Superstars, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Wrestling Madness: A Ringside Look at Wrestling Superstars (Hardcover)

This is a good book. It covers alot of basic background information of the top names in the sport. The only own-fall is that it covers so amy of the same wrestlers that many hardcore wresling fans already know alot of info about. I would like to see info on different wrestlers, but this is a good book besides that. A mustt for anyone who wants tpo know how the top names broke into the sport.