Between The Ropes: Wrestling's Greatest Triumphs and Failures

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An examination of the last decade of pro wrestling, looking at both the unprecedented surge in mass appeal that turned it into a billion-dollar business and the decision-making follies that put it back down on the mat. Fritz and Murray analyse the four major North American promotions, following their exploits from business, storyline and character standpoints. Major wrestling stars like The Rock, Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan add their unique, firsthand insights to complete a telling mix.

Reviews

"Allows the reader to go through key points in wrestling history with people that lived the experience." --"Wrestling Observer"
"It's an honest wrestling book...chock full with inside information coming from eight years of doing the radio show." "--The Orlando Sentinel"
"Truly unique insights...a sense of immediacy not found in most other wrestling history books." --"The Galveston County Daily News"
"Brian Fritz and Christopher Murray's defining moment.... Should capture the fans just like the radio show did and still does." --"A1 Wrestling News"
"Outsider and insider perspectives...chronicl[e] the triumphs and failures of...ambitious wrestling companies." --"Obsessed With Wrestling"
"The love of wrestling...shines throughout the book.... Highly recommended." --About.com

Author Bio

Brian Fritz is host of Between the Ropes, America's premier wrestling radio show. Christopher Murray, an inconquerable wrestling fan, produces the same show.