Sport? Entertainment? Art form? Perhaps a bit of all three, with a
certain intangible extra something thrown in for good measure, making
professional wrestling a truly unique entity unto itself. From its
origins in carnivals and sideshow attractions of the 19th century, right
up to the multimillion-dollar, multimedia industry of the present day,
and all the bizarre, wild, and woolly points in between, Pro Wrestling
FAQ delves into the entire history and broad scope of one of popular
culture's most enduring yet ever-changing spectacles. With chapters
devoted to the many fascinating eras in the history of the business, as
well as capsule biographies of some its most memorable and important
figures, this book will serve as the ultimate one-volume reference guide
for both long-time wrestling nuts and initiates to the grappling
phenomenon. Revisit the legendary 1911 Match of the Century pitting
World Champion Frank Gotch against archrival George Hackenschmidt, the
Russian Lion; experience wrestling's TV golden age in the 1950s, a time
of such colorful personages as Gorgeous George and Antonino Rocca;
relive the glory days of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, when WWF
impresario Vince McMahon took the business mainstream; and get the
lowdown on recent favorites, such as John Cena, CM Punk, and others who
have taken the business boldly into the 21st century.