Wrestling
by Simon Garfield

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Book Review: Essential for the Wrestling Historian
Summary: 5 Stars

The legends who narrate the history include Mick McManus, Exotic Adrian Street, Max & Brian Crabtree, Jackie Pallo, Pat Roach, Klondike Kate, Mitzi Mueller, Mal Sanders, Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy Crabtree, Kent Walton and scores more. Fond memories for England's wrestling fans, albeit melancholy to see how many interviewed in this book have passed away since its printing.

Included is the 1980s new-era crossroads when WWF put a new face on the business, and many imitators followed suit. It is interesting to read the old-school grapplers comments on the change the biz went through. Included are players of the 1990s like Shawn Michaels and Davey Boy Smith.

Not as deep a search into the mechanics and soul of the biz as many authors have done since, but a high quality read. Essential for anybody who wants to become a thorough historian of the pro wrestling business.

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