King Kamala
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Dory Funk Jr's autobiography is coming out 8/22. Barely in time to make @alkeiper and @BruiserBrody 's summer reading lists.
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King Kamala
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Was anyone looking to read about Eric Bischoff's life since 2006?
Well, anyone besides me?
Well, anyone besides me?
alkeiper
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Finally reading Bob Backlund’s autobiography and it’s pretty damn good. Not just talking about his feuds and opponents but also Vince Sr.’s booking patterns and philosophies.
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One interesting thing that Backlund presents regards WWWF running a face champion on top. He claims it's easier to heat up a heel in a short amount of time than to heat up a babyface. I've always preferred running a face champion, but it makes sense that you could bring in someone like Bulldog Brower cold and do a quick program.
King Kamala
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Idk Brian Gewirtz has a book out about his time in WWE creative. I was wondering why he was doing the podcast interview circuit.
This has potential to be real good. Definitely gonna order a copy when I get paid on Friday!
This has potential to be real good. Definitely gonna order a copy when I get paid on Friday!
alkeiper
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Finished up Backlund's book. Recommended. Backlund gives a lot of detail on his title run, decent coverage of his territory days before, unfortunately very little post '84 besides the Mr. Backlund run. Other wrestlers throw in their two cents from time to time including George Steele, Don Muraco, Ken Patera (in all his bitter glory), Jimmy Snuka, Harley Race. Backlund confirms the Inoki stuff was all a work but Vince Sr. didn't think Backlund/Inoki could headline the Garden. Backlund is mostly complimentary about those he wrestled, particularly Muraco. When it comes to Graham '82 he doesn't take unnecessary shots but is honest about what didn't work.
Interestingly he did bring up Nancy Argentino's murder, noting that Snuka had drug problems (doesn't accuse him of more than mamajuana use) and wasn't considered reliable enough to hold a title despite his extreme popularity at the time.
Interestingly he did bring up Nancy Argentino's murder, noting that Snuka had drug problems (doesn't accuse him of more than mamajuana use) and wasn't considered reliable enough to hold a title despite his extreme popularity at the time.
King Kamala
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Reading Brian Gerwirtz's book and it's the super fun and breezy read I was hoping for. There is a black cloud over it in how it portrays Vince McMahon as an intimidating but ultimately fun eccentric. Timing couldn't have been worse for a fun look back at the backstage scene at WWE in the '00s.
I'm just glad that there was an entire chapter dedicated to the Guest GM era though!
I'm just glad that there was an entire chapter dedicated to the Guest GM era though!
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Give us some stories/highlights?
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IIRC he mentions Vince Sr approached Backlund to see what he thought of dropping the strap to Snuka.
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I am about halfway through but my favorite so far is learning that WWF Creative would watch Nitro replays together at the hotel after West Coast RAWs and Vince thought “THAT’S THE WALL, BROTHER!” was hilarious as I did.
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This thread is for wrestling books, not wrestling Twitter. Y'all seem to have every other thread here for that. Keep it there please.
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...didn't Mike Bell happen in 2002?
EDIT: May 2001, so Moppy was after. I could've sworn the Mike Bell incident was closer to Saturn's release.
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I could have sworn the Mike Bell squash was ‘02 was well but I think he was released because it wasn’t the only time he was too rough on enhancement talent.
I have completed 90% of the Brian Gewirtz book and it is a very pro WWE and McMahon Family book, which again, not the best timing considering it is being released after the biggest scandal in company history but that tweet is a very distorted and overly cynical look at it. He actually gives a paragraph or two into the genesis of the Moppy character before briefly mentioning the theory that it was punishment.
Funniest thing about is Saturn believed he was being punished and to “get back” at WWE. He started taking Moppy on the road with him and treating them like it was his actual spouse.
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I have completed 90% of the Brian Gewirtz book and it is a very pro WWE and McMahon Family book, which again, not the best timing considering it is being released after the biggest scandal in company history but that tweet is a very distorted and overly cynical look at it. He actually gives a paragraph or two into the genesis of the Moppy character before briefly mentioning the theory that it was punishment.
Funniest thing about is Saturn believed he was being punished and to “get back” at WWE. He started taking Moppy on the road with him and treating them like it was his actual spouse.
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It was on topic w/ Kamala's recent posts on the author.
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Gewirtz saved one of his best stories for last. Apparently 2 or 3 weekends a year, WWE creative would travel the house show loops to gauge what was getting over. Michael Hayes would always drive and refuse when the writers asked him to stop at Wendy’s for Frostys.
“I rode up and down these very roads with Terry and Buddy, drinking, fighting and selling out every arena in the state, so, no, I am not going to ruin that legacy by stopping for a fucking Frosty.”
Thankfully, they finally wore him down and Michael PS Hayes enjoyed a fucking Frosty.
“I rode up and down these very roads with Terry and Buddy, drinking, fighting and selling out every arena in the state, so, no, I am not going to ruin that legacy by stopping for a fucking Frosty.”
Thankfully, they finally wore him down and Michael PS Hayes enjoyed a fucking Frosty.
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I have to break the no Wrestling Twitter post ITT rule for a good old fashioned Lance Storm tweet.
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Yes, Lance. Yes, you are.
alkeiper
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In my house the only way the dust jacket wasn’t going to get damaged is if it stayed on.
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Boners, and farts.
I’m Team Storm here.
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I used the dust jacket as a bookmark at times. I'd open the jacket up and put it on where I was up to in the book.
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I'd legit read Madusa's book.
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Read Gewirtz's book (with the dust jacket on). For some reason I thought he was older and had a salt and pepper beard. I don't know even know who I had him confused with. Maybe cross post with the mental health thread.
Anyway, it was a fun read. I agreed with him about Stephanie McMahon being a fairly good promo and able to roll with situations well.
Anyway, it was a fun read. I agreed with him about Stephanie McMahon being a fairly good promo and able to roll with situations well.
King Kamala
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OH THERE IT IS, BRAIN!
Legit excited for this one.
Legit excited for this one.
alkeiper
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Solomon did a great job on the Sheik biography so this could be a good one as well.
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@BruiserBrody ‘s most anticipated book of the year.
alkeiper
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Patera’s had an extremely interesting career. He was in the Olympic village during the Black September attack. He comes off quite grumpy and bitter in interviews so his book really depends on his attitude.