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Author
Publisher
Ecco
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
vii, 267 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Slaphappy is reporter Thomas Hackett's penetrating look at the world of professional wrestling, for those who love the spectacle and for the sport's skeptics and the uninitiated. Through interviews with wrestlers, promoters, and fans, Hackett explores the full range of issues that swirl around wrestling culture -- fame, masculinity, violence, aggression, performance, and play. Among the lessons of professional wrestling is that deceit is a fundamental...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"Pat is one of the greatest mentors I've ever had in the world of sports-entertainment." - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was asked to leave his home after telling his parents he was in love . . . with a man. Moving from Montreal to the United States in the 1960s, barely knowing a word of English, he was determined to succeed in the squared circle. Back when homophobia was widespread, Pat lived in the super-macho...
Publisher
WWE
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Known as The Biggest Party of the Summer for three decades, It is where champions are crowned, dream matches are created, and rivalries come to an explosive end. Now, relive the greatest matches & moments from the illustrious history of the sport.
6) Rumble
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Get ready for a unique, massively entertaining movie set in a world where monster wrestling is a global-sport, and superstar athletes are larger than life. When teenage Winnie teams up with a loveable underdog monster named Steve the Stupendous in hopes of training him to be a champion, the duo learn the value of moving to your own groove and paving your own unique path to success.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
416 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Get all the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars you love in the updated WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment. This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect reference guide for the WWE universe. This expansive guide features the most controversial, charismatic, and revered Superstars from all eras and sports entertainment brands, including the most popular Superstars such...
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
For some, one versus all sounds like an unwinnable contest, a hellish punishment, or a never-ending nightmare. For Roman Reigns, itâ‚‚s just another day at the office. Since day one of his arrival in WWE, Roman Reigns has left broken bodies and shattered Superstars lying in wake. Now, relive five iconic matches from Roman Reignsâ‚‚ career that show why he is 'The Guy'.
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (470 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On the biggest night in sports and entertainment, the entire WWE Universe comes together to sit on the edge of their seats to witness their favorite Superstars risk it all on The Grandest Stage of Them All. WrestleMania!
12) SumoKitty
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes a scourge of mice and an inspiration to the wrestlers.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the WWE, its rules, and its stars, discussing how they train and their signature moves, including descriptions of John Cena, Charlotte Flair, and Trish Stratus.
14) Back in the ring
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"After growing up in his father's shadow, an underdog wrestler has tried to live his life out of the spotlight. But sometimes, the world needs a champion, and with his trainer, Winnie, by his side, the time has come for this hero to shine"--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
46 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover how WWE Superstars team up and take down their greatest rivals in the ring. With dynamic photos of some of WWE's most popular tag teams, such as The New Day, The Bellas and The Usos, and descriptions of their biggest championship wins, young readers will love exploring the action-packed world of WWE. DK's reading scheme is levelled into stages to help every child progress and become a confident reader. This Level 2 book features engaging...
Author
Series
Rose Bend volume 4
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
As the ex-mayor's daughter, Jenna Landon has spent her life aiming for perfection--and missing. The pressure and disappointment turned her into a bit of a mean girl, but now she's tired of protecting her soft heart, of hiding her losses--she's ready to leave Rose Bend and start over. But before she can leave, she has to endure the town's carnival fundraiser, her father's reelection campaign...and the pain-in-the-tail giant who just moved in next door....
Author
Series
Agents of S.L.A.M volume 1
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
152 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Agents of S.L.A.M. aren't your average professional wrestlers. They're led by the fearless and famous Bruno Bravado and work for the president of the United States to protect people from all kinds of threats--both on Earth and in space! And they've just been joined by their newest recruit, Katie Jones, a twelve-year-old wrestling vlogger who just might know more about wrestling than the wrestlers themselves. S.L.A.M. will need Katie's knowledge...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the impressive career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with this comprehensive visual guide, which chronicles every step from his explosive WWE debut match to his full-blown Superstar status. Dubbed "The Great One," for more than 20 years The Rock has delighted millions of fans with his charisma, catch phrases and championship wins - all captured in this stunning book. Discover The Rock's fascinating family history as the first third-generation...
20) Takedown
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (63 pages) : illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Jeff has an anger problem. He doesn't know how to control his temper. One day, when his anger has almost gotten out of hand, he meets Logan, one of the captains of his school's wrestling team. Logan thinks Jeff would be a great wrestler. But can Jeff control his anger long enough to win a match?