The squared circle, life, death, and professional wrestling, David Shoemaker
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The squared circle, life, death, and professional wrestling, David Shoemaker
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The squared circle
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
795168327
Responsibility statement
David Shoemaker
Sub title
life, death, and professional wrestling
Summary
Presents a breakthrough examination of professional wrestling and its cultural relevance that traces its evolution throughout the past century while offering insight into the intellect and sense of irony shared by athletes and fans
Table Of Contents
The golden era. A brief glossary of wrestling lingo ; Hackenschmidt: the first heel turn? -- The territorial era. Gorgeous George ; The fabulous Moolah ; The Von Erich family ; Terry Gordy, of the Fabulous Freebirsd ; Bruiser Brody ; The Chiefs: Wahoo McDaniel and Jay Strongbow -- The Wrestlemania era. S.D. Jones ; The Junkyard Dog (Sylvester Ritter) ; Andre the Giant ; Captain Lou Albano ; "Macho Man" Randy Savage ; Miss Elizabeth ; Hawk, of the Road Warriors ; "Ravishing" Rick Rude ; The "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith ; "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig -- Interlude: the ultimate warrior -- The modern era. The attitude era: a digression ; Brian "Crush" Adams ; The Big Boss Man (Ray Traylor) ; Owen Hart ; Yokozuna ; Brian Pillman ; Chris Kanyon ; Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero
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