Shooters: The Toughest Men in Professional WrestlingFrom William Muldoon to Brock Lesnar, this history covers those who have divided themselves as tough guys on the professional wrestling circuit and legitimate confrontations. From catch wrestling master Billy Robinson to the Japanese professional wrestler who gave birth to the global phenomenon that is modern mixed martial arts (MMA), this investigation travels from the shadowy carnival tent and the dingy training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle and the Las Vegas glitz of the octagon. Billy Riley's legendary Wigan Snake Pit and the rigorous UWF Dojo in Tokyo are explored, revealing the secret history of both professional wrestling and the rising sport of MMA. Squared circle icons Strangler Lewis and Lou Thesz and Olympic heroes Danny Hodge and Kurt Angle are also featured. |
Contents
10 THESZ | |
11 THE REVOLUTION Will Be TELEVISED | |
12 THE GREAT DANNY HODGE | |
13NO ONE BEFORE KIMURA and No One After | |
14WIGAN | |
15 JUDO GENE and Bad News | |
16THE INOKI LEGEND BORN | |
The Last of His Kind | |
8AWORLD Without HEROES | |
9 POLICEMEN TRUSTBUSTERS and the Double Cross | |
The Shootstyle Revolution | |
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Shooters: The Toughest Men in Professional Wrestling (Large Print 16pt) Jonathan Snowden No preview available - 2012 |
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