Who's The Daddy? The Life & Times of Shirley Crabtree - Book Review

Whenever I tell someone I'm a wrestling fan there's always one name that's mentioned in reply, a man whose larger than life in-ring persona transcended wrestling and turned him into a British institution, a man who could count young children, prime ministers and royalty as fans.

He's also a man who is a polarizing figure in British wrestling circles. Many credit him with taking British wrestling into the mainstream in the 1970's and drawing television viewing figures in the millions, while the same number credit him with almost destroying the industry years later.

Holy Grail: The True Story of British Wrestling's Revival - Book Review

If you talk to British wrestling fans of a certain age they’ll get all misty-eyed while remembering the likes of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki, Rollerball Rocco and Mick McManus. They’ll also tell you that British wrestling isn’t as good today as it was back then.

The Lost Art of Tag Team Wrestling - Book Review

One of the things that has saddened me over the past few years has been the demise of tag team wrestling. When I first took an interest in the American wrestling scene there must have been twenty or so teams plying their trade in the then-big three of the WWF, the NWA and the AWA, vying to win the three major titles when those belts actually meant something.

Legends of Pro Wrestling - Book Review

When my good friend Evan Ginzburg e-mailed me about the new book from Tim Hornbaker I have to admit I was a little intrigued. I thought it would be one of those tomes looking at the recent history of the grappling game. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

A Lion's Tale by Chris Jericho - Book Review

A few weeks ago I wrote about a trip to my local Poundland shop, where I managed to get a copy of Mick Foley’s “Hardcore Diaries” for the paltry sum of…well….a pound. That very same day I also purchased a copy of a biography I’d heard a great deal about, “A Lion’s Tale” by Chris Jericho.

Mick Foley's The Hardcore Diaries - Book Review

Always for one for a bargain, I popped into my local branch of Poundland recently. In the past they’ve come up with some gold in the form of martial arts and kickboxing DVDs, as well as the occasional cheesy science fiction and monster movie.

WWE Heroes #2 - Comic Review

Imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when Ricky Claydon of Titan Publishing e-mailed me asking me to review issue two of WWE Heroes, especially as I thought that my review of issue one was just a one shot deal.

WWE Heroes #1 - Comic Review

The Shadow King and the Firstborn have battled for centuries, and they’re now setting the stage for one final battle. But first he must find the Firstborn, and that’s easier said than done, because his appearance has changed since they last battled.

Wrestling's Greatest Moments - Book Review

Following on from the release of James Guttman’s Shoot First…Ask Questions Later, his World Wrestling Insanity co-hort Mike Rickard has brought out a book of his own. Wrestling’s Greatest Moments does exactly what it says on the tin. It looks at professional wrestling’s greatest moments from the 1970’s onwards.

Shoot First...Ask Questions Later - Book Review

Some of you reading this may know the name of James Guttman. The creator of popular wrestling website World Wrestling Insanity has interviewed some of the top stars in the business, as well as Al Snow.

Gorgeous George - Book Review

One of the things I love about the wrestling business is it’s history. I love reading stories from veterans of years gone by, and the re-visiting classic moments that I’ve viewed in my thirty years plus as a wrestling fan. However, I’ve always paid attention to the eras I remember, and never to those that came before I was born. Which means that I’ve never learned about the man who, with the aid of a little invention called television, became an American icon, and a man who has inspired countless others over the past sixty years.

Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror that Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport - Book Review

It’s a book about the most controversial event in the history of professional wrestling. But is it an attempt to cash in on those events, or an attempt to gather all the facts in once place and to try and make sense of them all?

The Rock Says - Book Review

Hot on the heels of a certain other wrestler, Dwayne Johnson entered the writing world with his biography.

Walking a Golden Mile - Book Review

He is currently the most high-profile British wrestler in America at the moment, and has been for a number of years, but it’s been a long and arduous journey for Darren Matthews, the man known as William Regal.

The Professional Wrestler's Workout and Instructional Guide - Book Review

So you’re probably wondering what a fat, out of shape, unfit man is doing reviewing a book called “The Professional Wrestlers’ Workout and Instructional Guide”. Well, when I first requested a review copy of this book, it was my intention to get a close friend of mine, who just happened to be a professional wrestling trainer, to help me with my review. But then circumstances changed, so I decided, what the hell, I’ll just review the book myself!

The Grapple Manuel - Book Review

Guess what I got for Christmas?

When I heard that British wrestling legend Kendo Nagasaki was writing a book called “The Grapple Manual”, I had visions of a book filled with stories from Nagasaki’s long and storied career, with tips on how to get into the wrestling business, and thoughts on his spiritual teachings.

Two Falls, Two Submissions or a Knockout - Book Review

One of the joys of working in the wrestling business is that you get to hear some great stories from people who have been in the business years, which is why I was looking forward to reading the following.

Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling - Book Review

One of the biggest news stories of 2005 has been the wave of nostalgia that has swept the wrestling business with regards to Extreme Championship Wrestling, so it’s no surprise that someone’s finally released a book about the company.

Slamthology - Book Review

Wrestling fans in Britain will know of John Lister. A wrestling fan since the age of 14, Johnhas written for a number of publications over the past few years, most notably for the sadly departed and dearly missed Pro Wrestling Press.

I'm Next - Book Review

Either Mick Foley's excellent efforts have spoiled me, or this effort from one of wrestling's superstars is one of the worst books I have ever read.