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Product Identifiers
Publisher
ECW Press
ISBN-10
1550227416
ISBN-13
9781550227413
eBay Product ID (ePID)
53952693
Product Key Features
Book Title
National Wrestling Alliance : the Untold Story of the Monopoly That Strangled Professional Wrestling
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
History, Wrestling
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
26.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"One of the best wrestling books ever written. . . . I highly recommend this book for any wrestling library." —411mania.com, "One of the best wrestling books ever written. . . . I highly recommend this book for any wrestling library." -411mania.com, "Well-researched . . . brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the 'father' of the NWA, Sam Muchnick." -The Slammer,New York Daily News, "A great history of the NWA, the ownership, the history of the NWA title, and promotional aspects of the federation. . . . 9 out of 10." --A1 Wrestling Newsletter, "If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book." — alanwojcik.com, "One of the best wrestling books ever written. . . . I highly recommend this book for any wrestling library." --411mania.com, "If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book." -- alanwojcik.com, "A great history of the NWA, the ownership, the history of the NWA title, and promotional aspects of the federation. . . . 9 out of 10." —A1 Wrestling Newsletter, "A great history of the NWA, the ownership, the history of the NWA title, and promotional aspects of the federation. . . . 9 out of 10." "-- A1 Wrestling Newsletter", "The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling. . . . Highest possible recommendation." --GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com, "The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling. . . . Highest possible recommendation." -GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com, "Well-researched . . . brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the 'father' of the NWA, Sam Muchnick." —The Slammer, New York Daily News, "The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling. . . . Highest possible recommendation." -- GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com, "If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book." "-- "alanwojcik.com, "The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling. . . . Highest possible recommendation." —GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com, "Well-researched . . . brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the 'father' of the NWA, Sam Muchnick." -- The Slammer, "New York Daily News", "If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book." -alanwojcik.com, "A great history of the NWA, the ownership, the history of the NWA title, and promotional aspects of the federation. . . . 9 out of 10." -A1 Wrestling Newsletter, "Well-researched . . . brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the 'father' of the NWA, Sam Muchnick." --The Slammer, New York Daily News
Table Of Content
Introduction Foreword 1. The War for New York 2. The McMahon Family 3. The Legend of Toots Mondt 4. Boston Wrestling History 5. Pennsylvania Wrestling History 6. Illinois Wrestling History 7. St. Louis Wrestling History 8. Central States Wrestling History 9. Ohio-Tennessee-Kentucky Wrestling History 10. Canadian Wrestling History 11. Northwestern Wrestling History 12. Southeastern Wrestling History 13. The History of Wrestling in California 14. The Rocky Mountains 15. Wrestling in Michigan and Indiana 16. The Texas Wrestling Scene 17. The Strangler - Ed Lewis 18. The Wisconsin Wonder - Fred Beell 19. The Best of All-Time - Frank Gotch 20. The Golden Greek - Jim Londos 21. The Life and Times of Lou Thesz 22. The Reign of Buddy Rogers 23. The History of the National Wrestling Alliance 24. Women Superstars 25. The Stars of the Last 30 Years Acknowledgements
Synopsis
In the 1950s in Las Vegas, a businessman's conglomerate dominating a 25 million a year sports industry hid their practices from the US Dept of Justice. The sport that placed cold hard cash over honest competition? Pro wrestling. The conspirators? The National Wrestling Alliance. Hornbaker examines the NWA's huge success - and their relationships to influential politicians and writers, who protected their financial interests for over 50 years. Breaking the facade of sports production, he also shows how promoters actually resorted to violence to edge out competition., From its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II to its worldwide expansion and eventual dominance of a $25-million-a-year industry, the National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) rise and fall is detailed in this dramatic tale. While celebrating the great achievements of star wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, and Buddy Rogers, this history also exposes the inner workings of wrestling, describing in detail the Department of Justice's investigation of the NWA's operating procedures. The comprehensive study of NWA promoters and how their relationships to influential politicians, writers, and each other protected their interests for more than 50 years offers an inside look at wrestling's complicated legacy, revealing the intricate conspiracies of this century-old brand of entertainment., In the 1950s, in Las Vegas, a businessmen's conglomerate dominating a $25 million-a-year sports industry hid their illegal practices from the U.S. Department of Justice until they were caught. The sport that privileged cold hard cash over honest competition was professional wrestling, and the conspirators were members of the famed National Wrestling Alliance. National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling examines the NWA promoters' overwhelming success, and the relationships to influential politicians and writers that protected their financial interests for over 50 years. Breaking the façade of sports production, it shows how promoters actually twisted arms to edge out their opponents. Hornbaker documents the life of the NWA, from its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II, to its worldwide expansion. He chronicles the Department of Justice's investigation, providing sports fans with a never-before-told side of wrestling's legacy. The most noteworthy exploits of the National Wrestling Alliance were behind locked doors. Now, the conspiracies of a century-old brand of entertainment will finally be revealed., ?In the 1950s, in Las Vegas, a businessmen's conglomerate dominating a $25 million-a-year sports industry hid their illegal practices from the U.S. Department of Justice until they were caught. The sport that privileged cold hard cash over honest competition was professional wrestling, and the conspirators were members of the famed National Wrestling Alliance. National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling examines the NWA promoters' overwhelming success, and the relationships to influential politicians and writers that protected their financial interests for over 50 years. Breaking the fa ade of sports production, it shows how promoters actually twisted arms to edge out their opponents. Hornbaker documents the life of the NWA, from its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II, to its worldwide expansion. He chronicles the Department of Justice's investigation, providing sports fans with a never-before-told side of wrestling's legacy. The most noteworthy exploits of the National Wrestling Alliance were behind locked doors. Now, the conspiracies of a century-old brand of entertainment will finally be revealed., The most noteworthy (i.e. illegal) activities of the NWA were behind locked doors. Not any more. The conspiracies of a 100 year old entertainment industry are out.
LC Classification Number
GV1198.12
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