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41) WWE: Day 1 2022
Publisher
WWE Studios
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On Day One, everything starts here. Jaw-dropping action, high-octane matchups, and rivalries set the pace for the rest of the year. It's a fresh start for WWE, and the Superstars of Raw and SmackDown are kicking off 2022 with a bang!
42) John Cena
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This series introduces readers to eight popular contemporary wrestlers, covering their early lives, wrestling careers, skills, and signature moves. Each title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Language
English
Description
For over 30 years, Royal Rumble has been a stepping-stone for WWE Superstars to rise to legendary status by getting the chance to headline WrestleMania. Who will be the lucky man and woman to take their career to the next level by winning WWE's most regal over-the-top-rope free-for-all?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! In addition to being a superstar wrestler in the WWE, John Cena is also a famous actor. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical-thinking questions will be a hit with young wrestling fans.
45) Vision quest
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
High school wrestler Louden Swain is a man obsessed, trying to shed 23 pounds in a dangerously short time and take on Shute, the undefeated, tough-as-nails 168-pound champion who's the best wrestler in the state.
47) Sumo Joe
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Sumo Joe and his friends pretend to be sumo wrestlers, but when his little sister who takes Aikido wants to join them, Sumo Joe must choose between his friends and his sister. Includes author's note about sumo and aikido, and illustrated glossary"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In an industry where nothing is real and no one actually wins or loses, the possibilities for manipulation are endless. World Wrestling Insanity sets out to expose the nepotism, backwards logic, and power plays that have made World Wrestling Entertainment go round. Alongside many well known names in wrestling, author James Guttman uses sarcasm, humour, and facts to break down the secrets of Vince McMahon's company and analyze the reasoning behind...
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Language
English
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Description
Irvin Muchnick - a widely published writer and nephew of the late, legendary St. Louis wrestling promoter Sam Muchnick - has produced a book unlike any other on the astonishing growth of professional wrestling and its profound impact on mainstream sports and society. In Wrestling Babylon, he traces the demise of wrestling's old Mafia-like territories and the rise of a national marketing base thanks to cable television, deregulation and a culture-wide...
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Language
English
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Description
As wrestling dominated the pop culture airwaves in the late 90s, wrestlers like The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin became international cultural icons. But, by the turn of the millennium, wrestling began its downward descent. In early 2001, both WCW and ECW closed its doors and were bought out by WWE, whose fortunes hit the skids shortly after, despite their virtual monopoly. In 2002, a new group rose from the ashes of WCW and ECW - Total Nonstop...
52) SumoKitty
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes a scourge of mice and an inspiration to the wrestlers.
Author
Language
English
Description
Alex James Patrick (The British Invader,) a citizen of London, England, suffered mental issues that resulted from two main events during his childhood. One of which was the belief the death of his friend, Dean Wilson, in an ice lake accident was his fault. Dean's brother, Jack Wilson, never forgave Alex, and always wanted to avenge his brother's death. The second event that contributed to Alex's mental battle is the demise of his parents that he witnessed...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first comprehensive book on WWE's hottest brand NXT: The Future Is Now follows the rise of WWE's popular NXT brand from its conception to the brink of taking over WWE with its own rabid following. For decades, sports-entertainment had no centralized system for recruiting and training talent. Recognizing this need, Paul Levesque - better known as 14-time World Champion Triple H - convinced Vince McMahon that WWE must reinvent itself. This book...
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Language
English
Description
"Pat is one of the greatest mentors I've ever had in the world of sports-entertainment." - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was asked to leave his home after telling his parents he was in love . . . with a man. Moving from Montreal to the United States in the 1960s, barely knowing a word of English, he was determined to succeed in the squared circle. Back when homophobia was widespread, Pat lived in the super-macho...
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English
Description
You get an actual Ebook about the history of the WWF LJN Wrestling Superstars Figures as well as a LJN Wrestling Superstars Figures Price Guide combined in one Ebook.
Ever since the 1980s, wrestling figures have ruled the minds and hearts of kids and tweens everywhere. It all started in the 80s with companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, and LJN fighting for market share. The companies partnered with or were supported by shows that served as an advertisement...
57) Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling
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Language
English
Description
A fascinating history of one of the hottest wrestling territories of all time Montreal was the proving ground for some of the biggest names in wrestling, including Andre the Giant, Abdullah the Butcher, and the infamous Mad Dog Vachon; it was the site of the first midget battle ever; and made famous worldwide for the infamous Survivor Series screw job that saw Vince McMahon, the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, and Bret Hart create the "attitude" that...
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English
Description
Documenting the rise of women's wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event. Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women's wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today's hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke,...
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English
Description
The state of Iowa is just as well known for prominent wrestlers as it is acres of corn and beans. That gives the state the mighty distinction of feeding the world and defeating it on the mat. Men like Dan Gable, Tom Brands, Harold Nichols, Jim Miller, Nick Mitchell and Chuck Patten led Iowa colleges to forty-four of an astounding sixty-nine national team championships. In 1954, Simon Roberts of Davenport was the first African American to win a state...
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English
Description
This early work by E. J. Harrison was originally published in 1934 and we are now republishing it. 'Wrestling - Catch-As-Catch-Can, Cumberland & Westmorland, All-In Styles' is an excellent publication that details the various schools of wrestling and the key holds and manoeuvres in each. It is complete with illustrations and photographs for extra clarity. This is a wonderful work for anyone with an interest in the techniques of wrestling.
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