Publisher Description
A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed "Strangler" Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle.
The Wrestlers' Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than forty in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider's look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek "behind the curtain" and a rare look into the top stars' thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites.
The Wrestlers' Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.
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About the Authors
Dan Murphy has more than twenty years’ experience as a senior writer with Pro Wrestling Illustrated. He cowrote the 2017 book Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling with Pat Laprade and is a longtime member of The Cauliflower Alley Club. He lives in Kenmore, New York.
Brian Young, author and filmmaker, is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He grew up on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. He earned his BA degree in film studies at Yale University and his MFA in creative writing at Columbia University.
About Joe Hempel
Joe Hempel, best known for his rich narrations, has entertained listeners with over one hundred audiobooks in genres ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development.