Hitman

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Publisher : Vintage Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307371468
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis Hitman by : Bret Hart

Download or read book Hitman written by Bret Hart and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his own words, Bret Hart’s honest, perceptive, startling account of his life in and out of the pro wrestling ring. The sixth-born son of the pro wrestling dynasty founded by Stu Hart and his elegant wife, Helen, Bret Hart is a Canadian icon. As a teenager, he could have been an amateur wrestling Olympic contender, but instead he turned to the family business, climbing into the ring for his dad’s western circuit, Stampede Wrestling. From his early twenties until he retired at 43, Hart kept an audio diary, recording stories of the wrestling life, the relentless travel, the practical jokes, the sex and drugs, and the real rivalries (as opposed to the staged ones). The result is an intimate, no-holds-barred account that will keep readers, not just wrestling fans, riveted. Hart achieved superstardom in pink tights, and won multiple wrestling belts in multiple territories, for both the WWF (now the WWE) and WCW. But he also paid the price in betrayals (most famously by Vince McMahon, a man he had served loyally); in tragic deaths, including the loss of his brother Owen, who died when a stunt went terribly wrong; and in his own massive stroke, most likely resulting from a concussion he received in the ring, and from which, with the spirit of a true champion, he has battled back. Widely considered by his peers as one of the business’s best technicians and workers, Hart describes pro wrestling as part dancing, part acting, and part dangerous physical pursuit. He is proud that in all his years in the ring he never seriously hurt a single wrestler, yet did his utmost to deliver to his fans an experience as credible as it was exciting. He also records the incredible toll the business takes on its workhorses: he estimates that twenty or more of the wrestlers he was regularly matched with have died young, weakened by their own coping mechanisms, namely drugs, alcohol, and steroids. That toll included his own brother-in-law, Davey Boy Smith. No one has ever written about wrestling like Bret Hart. No one has ever lived a life like Bret Hart’s. For as long as I can remember, my world was filled with liars and bullshitters, losers and pretenders, but I also saw the good side of pro wrestling. To me there is something bordering on beautiful about a brotherhood of big tough men who pretended to hurt one another for a living instead of actually doing it. Any idiot can hurt someone. —from Hitman

Bret "Hitman" Hart

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Publisher : Balmur Book Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9780773760950
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Bret "Hitman" Hart written by Bret Hart and published by Balmur Book Pub.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the professional wrestler, from a well known wrestling family in Canada, who has won both the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling titles.

Hart Strings

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ISBN 13 : 9781926639635
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (396 download)

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Book Synopsis Hart Strings by : Julie Hart

Download or read book Hart Strings written by Julie Hart and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography.

Straight from the Hart

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Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1770900047
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Straight from the Hart by : Bruce Hart

Download or read book Straight from the Hart written by Bruce Hart and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling memoir, the first son of wrestling steps out from behind the shadows of Calgary's fabled "Hart dungeon" to discuss his family and the cutthroat world of professional wrestling. Stories about growing up as Stu Hart's son and the brother of wrestling legends Bret "Hitman" Hart and Owen Hart offer insight into this wrestling dynasty and the close relationships with people such as Andre the Giant and Killer Kowalski. Detailing the rise of the family business and how it was destroyed by Vince MacMahon, how the tragic death of Owen rocked the family, and what really happened behind the scenes of the infamous "Montreal screwjob," this gripping tell-all also provides information on how wrestling should be booked and the toll steroids and other drugs have taken on those close to Hart. The perfect book for fans, this account is chock-full of inside-the-ring stories and wrestling gossip.

Heartbreak & Triumph

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439121737
Total Pages : 3 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Book Synopsis Heartbreak & Triumph by : Shawn Michaels

Download or read book Heartbreak & Triumph written by Shawn Michaels and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WWE Super Star Shawn "Heartbreak Kid" Michaels shares the stories of his decades-long wrestling career, his life, and his faith in this WWE Super Star biography. Heartbreak & Triumph introduces Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, the youngest of four children whose conservative upbringing made him quiet and reserved. But upon discovering Southwest Championship Wrestling one night, Hickenbottom realized instantly what he wanted to become. From there, Hickenbottom fully recounts his exciting and vast career history, and how he transformed into "The Heartbreak Kid." Shawn shares firsthand details of the allegation that brought about HBK's classic Ladder match with Razor Ramon at WrestleMania X; the incident in Syracuse that set the stage for Shawn's unbelievable "comeback" victories at Royal Rumble 1996, and in the Iron Man WWE Championship match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania XII; and how his escalating backstage feud with Hart inadvertently built toward the formation of "D-Generation X," as well as the first-ever "Hell in a Cell" contest against Undertaker. Beyond the squared circle, Michaels clears the air about his days running with The Kliq, their contributions to WWE's wildly successful "Attitude" era, and the consequences of their uncharacteristic Madison Square Garden "Curtain Call" in May 1996. And for the first time anywhere, Michaels shoots completely straight about his role in one of the biggest scandal in wrestling history, the infamous "Montreal screwjob" at Survivor Series 1997. While reliving the crippling back injury that forced him to retire in his prime following his WWE Championship loss at WrestleMania XIV, Michaels credits the new loves in his life—his second wife Rebecca, his children, and his newfound faith—with giving him the strength to kick his habit, recover physically, and make a jubilant return to the ring at SummerSlam 2002. Now back on top and doing what he enjoys most, the WWE Superstar regards Heartbreak & Triumph as the perfect means "to review my life, and attempt to figure out how I became the person I am."

Broken Harts

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Publisher : M. Evans
ISBN 13 : 1461607469
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Book Synopsis Broken Harts by : Martha Hart

Download or read book Broken Harts written by Martha Hart and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 2004-01-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen's wife Martha, tells the story of their life together from the days as high school sweethearts, through Owen's rise to fame in the WWF.

Pure Dynamite

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ISBN 13 : 9780953709700
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis Pure Dynamite by : Tom Billington

Download or read book Pure Dynamite written by Tom Billington and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pain and Passion

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Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1554902991
Total Pages : 608 pages
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Book Synopsis Pain and Passion by : Heath McCoy

Download or read book Pain and Passion written by Heath McCoy and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wild blood-on-the-mat saga of the rise and fall of the infamous Stampede Wrestling company.

The Mouth of the South

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Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1550225952
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis The Mouth of the South by : Jimmy Hart

Download or read book The Mouth of the South written by Jimmy Hart and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Forewords by Hulk Hogan, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and Bret "The Hitman" Hart, this book is a "tell all" from the manager of the most wrestling champions in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. 40 photos.

Mysteries of Wrestling

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Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1550226851
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Mysteries of Wrestling by : Adam Kleinberg

Download or read book Mysteries of Wrestling written by Adam Kleinberg and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hysterical and informative look at the sports entertainment industry, written by the hosts of the longest-running professional wrestling radio show in history, reveals the answers to wrestling's deepest, darkest mysteries.

Stu Hart

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ISBN 13 : 9781550225082
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (25 download)

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Book Synopsis Stu Hart by : Marsha Erb

Download or read book Stu Hart written by Marsha Erb and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated weekly on WWF by such superstars and commentators as Y2J, Chris Benoit and Lance Storm, Stu Hart is the father of modern day wrestling. First a pro wrestler himself, and later the living legend who trained some of the most formidable athletes in the sport in his own basement, Hart and his family's story reveals the true triumphs and tragedies of professional wrestling. In this insider's account, readers will learn about the horrific death of Stu's son Owen, the rise and fall of his son Bret, and all of the colourful characters and moments in between.

Under the Mat

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Publisher : Bolton, Ont. : Fenn Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781551682563
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (825 download)

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Book Synopsis Under the Mat by : Diana Hart

Download or read book Under the Mat written by Diana Hart and published by Bolton, Ont. : Fenn Pub.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrestling is real. It is an actual world, with real people and real lives. It is a world of superstars and egos, a world of money and greed, of family and fame and yet a place where tragedy and misery are all too common. It is a world far from the media and television cameras. It is a world far from the spectators and the commercialism, and it is the only world Diana Hart has ever known. It is the other side of the sport, the side beyond the lights, the side under the mat, where the real stories rest, hidden from the cameras, hidden from the fans and known to only those who live it each day. Diana Hart, a Calgary native, was born into a family where the world of wrestling was unavoidable. Her father Stu was a wrestling legend, her brother Brett The Hitman became one of the sports most notorious names, her brother Owen, another wrestling star was killed in the ring while performing an unsafe stunt. Her ex-husband, Davey Boy Smith was one half of the famous wrestling tag team, the British Bulldogs and her friends include the likes of Stone ColdSteve Austin, Hulk Hogan and The Rock. Her childhood baby sitter was Andre the Giant and her fathers friends who visited her childhood home included names like Mohammad Ali. Under the Mat recounts Dianas life, growing up in the Hart home, being sister to Owen and Brett, witnessing their rise to fame and the terrible tragedy, which claimed her younger brothers life. She remembers her father training some of the WWFs and WCWs biggest names in her familys basement gym and recounts their tales to stardom. Her story is the closest true-life account of the real world of professional wrestling and will prove to be the biggest, most sought after book this fall.

King of the Ring

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Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1596701625
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (967 download)

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Book Synopsis King of the Ring by : Harley Race

Download or read book King of the Ring written by Harley Race and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King of the Ring explores Race's life and career, both in and out of the professional wrestling ring, detailing everything from the grind of traveling 300 days a year to the glory of being a world champion.

Controversy Creates Cash

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 141652729X
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Book Synopsis Controversy Creates Cash by : Eric Bischoff

Download or read book Controversy Creates Cash written by Eric Bischoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under Eric Bishoff's watch as president of WCW, the company went head to head with Vince McMahon's WWE and beat them at their own game before WCW itself spectacularly imploded. But by then, Bishoff had made an indelible mark on televised wrestling, producing shows that had appeared more dangerous, more sexy, and more edgy than anything that had come before. He did this to such an extent that in 2002, McMahon seized the chance to bring in his former nemesis as General Manager of RAW; since then, true to form, Bishoff regularly surprises fans with matches that would once have been unthinkable for television. In this revelatory look at his life and career, Bishoff frankly discusses the things he did, both right and wrong, as he helped shape the sports entertainment industry into today's billion dollar business.

Rowdy

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Publisher : Vintage Canada
ISBN 13 : 0345816218
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (458 download)

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Book Synopsis Rowdy by : Ariel Teal Toombs

Download or read book Rowdy written by Ariel Teal Toombs and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 434 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

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780425187210
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book In the Pit with Piper written by Roddy Piper and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an eye-opening glimpse into the world of professional wrestling, the legendary wrestler describes his own personal life and career, from his youth as a teenage runaway to his rise to success with the World Wrestling Federation. Original.

Sex, Lies, and Headlocks

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Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307758133
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Book Synopsis Sex, Lies, and Headlocks by : Shaun Assael

Download or read book Sex, Lies, and Headlocks written by Shaun Assael and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Current fans and recovering Hulkamaniacs alike should find [Sex, Lies, and Headlocks] as gripping as the Camel Clutch.” —Maxim Sex, Lies, and Headlocks is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing, scandals, and high-stakes gambles that have made wrestling an enduring television phenomenon. The man behind it all is Vince McMahon, a ruthless and entertaining visionary whose professional antics make some of the flamboyant characters in the ring look tame by comparison. Throughout the book, the authors trace McMahon’s rise to power and examine the appeal of the industry’s biggest stars—including Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gorgeous George, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, and, most recently, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. In doing so, they show us that while WWE stock is traded to the public on Wall Street, wrestling remains a shadowy world guided by a century-old code that stresses secrecy and loyalty. With a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme antics of McMahon’s comic-book style creations such as Steve Austin and The Rock.” —Publishers Weekly “A quintessentially American success story of a cocky opportunist defying the odds and hitting it big . . . Sparkling cultural history from an author wise enough to let the facts and personalities speak for themselves.”—Kirkus Reviews