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Title: Stranglehold : An Intriguing Behind The Scenes Glimpse Into The Private World Of Professional Wrestling by Larry Nelson, James R. Jones, Marilee Chiarella ISBN: 0-9677087-0-2 Publisher: Chump Change Pub Llc Pub. Date: 30 January, 2000 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $9.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.38 (13 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Entertaining book
Comment: I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this book, and I was pleasantly surprized. Larry Nelson is completly out of the business by now and he doesn't have to protect anyone (like DDP's book for example) so he tells some pretty shocking story and mention some pretty huge names in doing so. While most books talks about WWE, this one is a refreshing change as I don't know of any other book about the AWA, who was my favorite brand in the '80's. Younger fans may like it also because some of the characters in the book are still around. Also the book came to me autographed, which was a nice touch. All of us who tough Winnipeg was a dull city change their minds after reading this book. I would recommend it to everyone, unless you're not into dirt stories or only care about WWE.
Rating: 3
Summary: A decent read for those who remember the 1980's AWA...
Comment: Larry Nelson was a second rate announcer (he even admits at one point in the book that he was not a good wrestling announcer) for a second rate wrestling league, and even the book itself could be considered second rate, but there were some entertaining moments and it is definitely worth a look by wrestling fans, especially those who remember the AWA of the 1980's. The book starts with a "brief" history of professional wrestling. Completely a waste of time, as most people reading this will already know everything (and probably more than him). Those who don't know, will really learn nothing. The main good thing that stand out for me would be the stories. Gossip, rumors, and firsthand accounts about sleazy things wrestlers did were admittedly fun to read. Stories about Gene Okerlund and Hulk Hogan's alleged recreational activities, Hawk's inappropriate behavior, a couple of different ones about Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen almost tearing apart a bowling alley, and many others were included in the book. Thank goodness they were in the book, because Mr. Nelson just wasn't that interesting himself. Or at least the book wasn't ably written to let us know. He basically speaks in vague generalities about his drinking, coke snorting, and his family. He does go into detail (embarrassingly) when describing the women he encountered (mostly just lusted after)during his tenure in the business. However, the book demonstrates some worth later on. The event WrestleRock (and behind the scenes info) is detailed; Eric Bischoff's very first contact with the wrestling business is revealed; and the three year run of the Superstars of the AWA television program is passionately described, and later the dying days of the AWA. The book has flaws, but there is some good stuff for a wrestling fan to enjoy.
Rating: 2
Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Comment: If you're expecting a book that's half as insightful as Jerry Lawler's or Mick Foley's, look somewhere else. The author was a minor player in a second rate organization. The "behind the scenes" stories are weak and give you no new insight into the interesting people that made up the world of Professional Wrestling at the time. I've read many wrestling books and biographies and would recommend Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler and especially Pure Dynamite by Tom Billington. If someone gives you this book, give it back.
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Title: Chokehold: Pro Wrestling's Real Mayhem Outside the Ring by Weldon T. Johnson, Jim Wilson ISBN: 1401072178 Publisher: Xlibris Corporation Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.99 |
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Title: Chair Shots & Other Obstacles: Winning Life's Wrestling Matches by Bobby Heenan, Steve Anderson ISBN: 1582617627 Publisher: Sports Publishing Pub. Date: March, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Stone Cold Truth by Steve Austin, Jim Ross, Dennis A. Bryant, Vince McMahon ISBN: 0743477200 Publisher: World Wrestling Entertainment Books Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Bodyslams! Memoirs of a Wrestling Pitchman by Gary Michael Cappetta ISBN: 0970399162 Publisher: Little Bro Ltd Pub. Date: 06 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling by R. D. Reynolds, Randy Baer ISBN: 1550225847 Publisher: ECW Press Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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