Rowdy

Author	: Ariel Teal Toombs
Publisher	: Random House Canada
Release Date	: 2016-10-04
ISBN 10	: 9780345816238
Pages	: 400 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (458 users)

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Download or read book Rowdy written by Ariel Teal Toombs and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biggest pro wrestling bio since Bret Hart's Hitman: legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper's unfinished autobiography, re-conceived and completed by his children, actress/musician Ariel Teal Toombs and wrestler Colt Baird Toombs. In early 2015, Roderick Toombs, aka Rowdy Roddy Piper, began researching his own autobiography with a trip through Western Canada. He was re-discovering his youth, a part of his life he never discussed during his 61 years, many spent as one of the greatest talents in the history of pro wrestling. Following his death due to a heart attack that July, two of his children took on the job of telling Roddy's story, separating fact from fiction in the extraordinary life of their father. Already an accomplished wrestler before Wrestlemania in 1985, Roddy Piper could infuriate a crowd like no "heel" before him. The principal antagonist to all-American champion Hulk Hogan, Piper used his quick wit, explosive ring style and fearless baiting of audiences to push pro wrestling to unprecedented success. Wrestling was suddenly pop culture's main event. An actor with over 50 screen credits, including the lead in John Carpenter's #1 cult classic, They Live, Piper knew how to keep fans hungry, just as he'd kept them wishing for a complete portrait of his most unusual life. He wanted to write this book for his family; now they have written it for him.

In the Pit with Piper

Author	: Rowdy Roddy Piper
Publisher	: Penguin
Release Date	: 2002-11-05
ISBN 10	: 9781440673290
Pages	: 256 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (46 users)

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Download or read book In the Pit with Piper written by Rowdy Roddy Piper and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-11-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, in his own words, is the story of one of the greatest wrestlers ever—Rowdy Roddy Piper. The bagpipe-playing legend gets down and dirty about the world of professional wrestling—and his own career.

George Gordienko

Author	: Steven Verrier
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2022-04-14
ISBN 10	: 9781476687698
Pages	: 253 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (766 users)

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Download or read book George Gordienko written by Steven Verrier and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Gordienko (1928-2002) may be the greatest wrestler you've never heard of. From humble, Ukrainian/Cossack immigrant roots in the Canadian Prairies, he endured a tough childhood during the Great Depression to emerge as a leading "shooter" and one-of-a-kind artist on the mat. Excluded from wrestling in the United States during the McCarthy era because of his association with the Communist Party as a young man, he was deprived of a run with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, for which he was hand-picked by the great Lou Thesz. After retirement, Gordienko transitioned to a different sort of canvas and became a successful painter. This first full-length biography traces his remarkable career.

Superfly

Author	: Jimmy Snuka
Publisher	: Triumph Books
Release Date	: 2012-12
ISBN 10	: 9781617499807
Pages	: 256 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (174 users)

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Download or read book Superfly written by Jimmy Snuka and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the superstar who single-handedly influenced the development of sports entertainment, this autobiography highlights the legacy of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) icon Jimmy Snuka. The wrestler's legendary top-rope maneuvers, innovative high-flying style, and unprecedented aerial ability made him the most popular competitor in WWE. This fascinating account relates how a native of the Fiji Islands was at the center of two of wrestling's most talked-about moments: the night Snuka leapt from the top of the 15-foot cage--only to miss his opponent and consequently lose the match--and the night Rowdy Roddy Piper smashed a coconut over Snuka's head during a segment of Piper's Pit in 1984. Exposing the amazing life of this WWE Hall of Fame member in detail, this record presents the ups and downs of a wrestler who grew to be a key figure in the expansion of the company and all professional wrestling.

Focus On 100 Most Popular WWE Hall of Fame

Author	: Wikipedia contributors
Publisher	: e-artnow sro
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	:
Pages	: 2291 pages
Rating	: 4./5 ( users)

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Download or read book Focus On 100 Most Popular WWE Hall of Fame written by Wikipedia contributors and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 2291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Focus On 100 Most Popular Canadian Male Film Actors

Author	: Wikipedia contributors
Publisher	: e-artnow sro
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	:
Pages	: 1221 pages
Rating	: 4./5 ( users)

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Download or read book Focus On 100 Most Popular Canadian Male Film Actors written by Wikipedia contributors and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 1221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Eighth Wonder of the World

Author	: Bertrand Hébert
Publisher	: ECW Press
Release Date	: 2020-04-28
ISBN 10	: 9781773054766
Pages	: 550 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (73 users)

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Download or read book The Eighth Wonder of the World written by Bertrand Hébert and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant — but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family’s farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it’s also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André’s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

Ringmaster

Author	: Abraham Riesman
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 2023-03-28
ISBN 10	: 9781982169442
Pages	: 464 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (821 users)

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Download or read book Ringmaster written by Abraham Riesman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Riveting, essential reading.” —Rick Perlstein, author of Reaganland The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world’s most influential media empires—and features never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent. Even if you’ve never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahon’s world. In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers. For more than twenty-five years, he has also been a performer in his own show, acting as the diabolical “Mr. McMahon”—a figure who may have more in common with the real Vince than he would care to admit. Just as importantly, McMahon is one of Donald Trump’s closest friends—and Trump’s experiences as a performer in McMahon’s programming were, in many ways, a dress rehearsal for the 45th President’s campaigns and presidency. McMahon and his wife, Linda, are major Republican donors. Linda was in Trump’s cabinet. McMahon makes deals with the Saudi government worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And for generations of people who have watched wrestling, he has been a defining cultural force. Accessible to anyone, regardless of wrestling knowledge, Ringmaster is an unauthorized, independent, investigative chronicle of Vince McMahon’s origins and rise to supreme power. It is built on exclusive interviews with more than 150 people, from McMahon’s childhood friends to those who accuse him of destroying their lives. Far more than just an athletics or entertainment biography, Ringmaster uses Vince’s story as a new lens for understanding the contemporary American apocalypse.

Sports in African American Life

Author	: Drew D. Brown
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2020-02-07
ISBN 10	: 9781476637662
Pages	: 270 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (766 users)

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Download or read book Sports in African American Life written by Drew D. Brown and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African Americans have made substantial contributions to the sporting world, and vice versa. This wide-ranging collection of new essays explores the inextricable ties between sports and African American life and culture. Contributors critically address important topics such as the historical context of African American participation in major U.S. sports, social justice and responsibility, gender and identity, and media and art.

Welcome to the Idiot Box Stories Essays Self help Wisdom

Author	: Xavier Cockroachal Damon
Publisher	: Lulu Press, Inc
Release Date	: 2016-08-03
ISBN 10	: 9781365233708
Pages	: 144 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (652 users)

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Download or read book Welcome to the Idiot Box Stories Essays Self help Wisdom written by Xavier Cockroachal Damon and published by Lulu Press, Inc. This book was released on 2016-08-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hope" one must have it, without hope what else is there? "Cockroachalisms, Life Lessons Learned On My Journey Through Life", allow the guru of wellness that is Xavier Cockroachal Damon to lead you down the path of happiness with life lessons only he could teach. "Motel Hell", the place where lost souls dwell. "Climb from Hell", Supustrus is trying to rescue himself and his wife by escaping hell. Will they make it? "Gus Versus the Evil Gods", an offshoot of Cockroachalisms where the dominant personality of an intentionally splintered mind is set to do battle against what is now 82 Evil Gods. Who is going to be triumphant? Oh it is so on! And a collection of essays featuring the "Political Theatre of the Absurd 2016" essays about the idiot parade, charade that is the 2016 race for the white house. Oh, and in the short story “Hope” there is a possibility I go totally off on an American literary icon whose name rhymes with moose. There is that possibility.

Hope Cockroachalisms 2 Hell Stories and Welcome to the Idiot Box Essays

Author	: Xavier Cockroachal Damon
Publisher	: Lulu Press, Inc
Release Date	: 2016-06-09
ISBN 10	: 9781329966949
Pages	: 130 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (299 users)

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Download or read book Hope Cockroachalisms 2 Hell Stories and Welcome to the Idiot Box Essays written by Xavier Cockroachal Damon and published by Lulu Press, Inc. This book was released on 2016-06-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hope" one must have it, without hope what else is there? "Cockroachalisms, Life Lessons Learned On My Journey Through Life", allow the guru of wellness that is Xavier Cockroachal Damon to lead you down the path of happiness with life lessons only he could teach. "Motel Hell", the place where lost souls dwell. "Climb from Hell", Supustrus is trying to rescue himself and his wife by escaping hell. Will they make it? "Gus Versus the Evil Gods", an offshoot of Cockroachalisms where the dominant personality of an intentionally splintered mind is set to do battle against what is now 82 Evil Gods. Who is going to be triumphant? Oh it is so on! And "Welcome to the Idiot Box", a collection of essays featuring "Political Theatre of the Absurd 2016" about the idiot parade, charade that is the 2016 race for the white house. Oh, and in the short story “Hope” there is a possibility I go totally off on an American literary icon whose name rhymes with moose. There is that possibility.

The Mythology of Grimm

Author	: Nathan Robert Brown
Publisher	: Penguin
Release Date	: 2014-09-30
ISBN 10	: 9780698137882
Pages	: 368 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (981 users)

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Download or read book The Mythology of Grimm written by Nathan Robert Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GET INSIDE GRIMM. NBC’s hit television series Grimm pits modern detective Nick Burkhardt of the Portland Police against a cast of terrifying villains—lifted directly from the pages of classic fairytales. In the world of the show, the classic stories are actually a document of real events, and Nick himself is descended from a long line of guardians, or Grimms, charged with defending humanity from the mythological creatures of the world. From The Big Bad Wolf to Sleeping Beauty, The Mythology of Grimm explores the history and folkloric traditions that come into play during Nick’s incredible battles and investigations—tapping into elements of mythology that have captured our imaginations for centuries.

My Favorite Match

Author	: Jon Robinson
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 2012-07-31
ISBN 10	: 9781451631760
Pages	: 186 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (516 users)

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Download or read book My Favorite Match written by Jon Robinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-live the most breathtaking, unbelievable wrestling action ever as WWE’s superstars and divas recount their greatest matches of all time—featuring eight pages of full-color photographs. Remember the time Goldust ran over “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in his gold Cadillac? How about when Randy Orton battled Mick Foley with a barbed-wire bat named “Barbie”? When you ask a WWE Superstar what his favorite match is, you might be surprised by his answer. But that’s the thing about a phrase like “favorite match.” It’s not about the greatest match in their careers or the time they won their first title. It’s about the moments that stand out and make them smile. Sometimes, it’s the same smile they had when they left the ring, face full of blood and sweat, to the roars of thousands. Sometimes, it’s the smile they tried so hard to hide when anything and everything seemed to go so wrong that even the ring announcer was accidentally injured in their struggle. And sometimes, it’s the smile only the showmen themselves share with each other as brothers in battle with one goal in mind: doing whatever it takes to put on the best show possible, even if it means landing on a few thousand thumbtacks along the way. These are their stories, straight from the Superstars who performed some of the most memorable matches in WWE history. These are the most unexpected, the most brutal, the most hilarious, and the most unforgettable moments of their careers—captured in their own words.

There s Just One Problem

Author	: Brian Gewirtz
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2022-08-16
ISBN 10	: 9781538710555
Pages	: 298 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (387 users)

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Download or read book There s Just One Problem written by Brian Gewirtz and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE. With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and controversial moments in wrestling history, THERE'S JUST ONE PROBLEM is an honest, unflinching look on how an introverted life-long fan unexpectedly became one the most powerful men in all of professional wrestling. For decades wrestling was shrouded in secrecy. It had larger than life personalities, bone crunching physicality and jaw-dropping theatrics but backstage it was an industry devoid of outsiders. Then in 1999, after working together on a special for MTV, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turned to 26-year old television writer Brian Gewirtz and asked “You ever consider writing for WWE?” That question, and its answer, would have a profound effect on both of their lives for years to come. THERE'S JUST ONE PROBLEM is a story about perseverance, tenacity, and steel chairs. Most writers in the WWE last for a matter of months; Gewirtz was there for over 15 years, writing some of most memorable and infamous storylines in WWE history (covering the “Attitude Era”, the “Ruthless Aggression Era” and into the “PG” and “Reality” eras). Throughout this journey Gewirtz found himself becoming both friend and antagonist to some of the biggest names in WWE history – Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Bill Goldberg, Paul Heyman, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and the two men who he worked the most closely with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. These men not only shaped his life professionally but also personally, forcing him to grow and change both as a writer and a human being. So how does a lifelong fan and outsider break through to become the ultimate insider? How does a low-key personality deal directly with his boss, the most brash, unpredictable “alpha male” on the planet, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon? How does one gain respect in a locker room that wants nothing more than to see him disappear? Where does one go when every year in wrestling takes you further away from the writing career you always wanted? Taking advice from his idol, the late “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, when you’re so full of fear, there’s only one way to push through: become fearless.

Modern Sci Fi Films FAQ

Author	: Tom DeMichael
Publisher	: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date	: 2014-09-01
ISBN 10	: 9781495009570
Pages	: 386 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (95 users)

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Download or read book Modern Sci Fi Films FAQ written by Tom DeMichael and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (FAQ). Many science fiction movies from the last 40 years have blazed new vistas for viewers. They've reached further into the future, traveled longer into the past, soared deeper into the vastness of the cosmos, and probed more intently inside man's consciousness than any other period of film before. And audiences ate them up, taking four of the top ten spots in all-time ticket sales in America while earning more than $2 billion at the box office. Modern Sci-Fi Films FAQ takes a look at the genre's movies from the last 40 years, where the dreams of yesterday and today may become tomorrow's realities. This FAQ travels to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... visits a theme park where DNA-created dinosaurs roam... watches as aliens come to Earth, hunting humans for sport... and much, much more. Filled with biographies, synopses, production stories, and images and illustrations many seldom seen in print the book focuses on films that give audiences two hours where they can forget about their troubles, sit back, crunch some popcorn, and visit worlds never before seen... worlds of robots, time travel, aliens, space exploration, and other far-out ideas.

Pro Wrestling A Comprehensive Reference Guide

Author	: Lew Freedman
Publisher	: ABC-CLIO
Release Date	: 2018-09-07
ISBN 10	: 9781440853517
Pages	: 305 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (48 users)

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Download or read book Pro Wrestling A Comprehensive Reference Guide written by Lew Freedman and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with an abundance of information and historical perspective as well as entertaining and memorable anecdotes about professional wrestling. Readers will also learn unusual snippets of trivia that will enhance their comprehension of the sport. • Includes 100 entries featuring wrestlers, promoters, and wrestling facts • Surveys the history of wrestling as a sport in historical context • Identifies individuals who have revolutionized the sport • Invites readers to engage with the information by presenting it as narrative

The Films of John Carpenter

Author	: John Kenneth Muir
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2015-09-15
ISBN 10	: 9780786493487
Pages	: 275 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (864 users)

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Download or read book The Films of John Carpenter written by John Kenneth Muir and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter’s films includes a historical overview of his career, and in-depth entries on each of his films, from 1975’s Dark Star to 1998’s Vampires. Complete cast and production information is provided for each. The book also covers those films written and produced by Carpenter, such as Halloween II and Black Moon Rising, as well as Carpenter’s work for television. Appendices are included on films Carpenter was offered but turned down, the slasher films that followed in the wake of the highly-successful Halloween, the actors and characters who make repeated appearances in Carpenter’s films, and ratings for Carpenter’s work. Notes, bibliography, and index are included.