Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame: The Heels

(Paperback, No Edition)

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Most comprehensive ever look at the colourful villains, heels, bad guys and rule breakers who give pro wrestling so much of its character. With their signature mix of original research, interviews and anecdotes, Oliver and Johnson describe the rise and development of the modern bad guy, from riots in small-town arenas in the 1920s to the megaselling pay-per-views of the 21st century. From Gorgeous George and before to Ric Flair and the modern supervillains, they're all here - and they're sure to spark lively debate for fans and newbies alike!

Reviews

"A fascinating journey. . . . Rating: 9.5 / 10." --Online World of Wrestling
"An irreplaceable reference tool and a great documentation of our storied wrestling history." --KayfabeMemories.com
"Part violence, part harmless vaudeville, part skilled athleticism, and part real-life comic strip." --"C-Ville Weekly"
"A slice of American life that doesn't often get the treatment that Johnson and Oliver have to offer." --"Augusta Free Press"
"I probably learned more history from this book than any wrestling book in a long time." --Dave Meltzer, "Wrestling Observer" newsletter
"Put me down for any book these gentlemen plan on writing in the future." --GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com

Author Bio

A Virginia-based writer and editor, Steven Johnson has won more than 20 regional and national awards for his reporting on a variety of stories. He wrote his first wrestling magazine story in 1973 and contributes to SLAM! Wrestling and other publications. Greg Oliver is the author of 14 books and counting, and the producer of the long-running SLAM! Wrestling website. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and son.