Headlocks and Dropkicks: A Butt-Kicking Ride through the World of Professional Wrestling
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0313354812 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 161 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kluck is the author of Facing Tyson: Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Stories (2006), Paper Tiger: One Athlete's Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football (2007), and Game Time: Inside College Football (2007). Ted A. His work has appeared in many of the most prominent sports publications, includ
Is it sport or is it entertainment? As presented by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., the most well-known promoter of professional wrestling, it is hard for the uninitiated to tell. A refuge for the very athletic, and often a breeding ground for the highly dysfunctional, professional wrestling is, in the truest sense, life on the fringes.• 15 illustrations
"Will prove to be a popular addition to academic and community library Sports & Athletics reference collections" according to Midwest Book Review. From the legendary days of Gorgeous George down to today's World Wrestling Federation, professional wrestling is more entertainment that sports, more choreographed physical ballet that athletic contest, more morality play than sporting event. But the one true constant amidst the colorful costumes and the equally colorful characters has been the entertainment value for the audience which has remained loyal in booing the villains and cheering on the heroes. "Headlocks And Dropkicks: A Butt-Kickin. Not worth reading Joel Holtz I read this book almost straight through and was thoroughly disappointed.Supposedly written by a Christian author, why does he then have to include profanity in the book?There is absolutely no pattern at all to this book, totally disjointed. Kluck picks out just a few well known wrestlers and writes very little that we already don't know.One of the silliest books I've ever read.. Timothy T. Lanners said A Great Read For The Inside Story, For Kids And Adults Alike!. I just got my copy for my son (a BIG Whiplash fan!) and he can't wait to get it autographed by the wrestlers (and other characters) themselves at the next PCW match. Having seen these guys in action gave me a new respect for the hard work that goes into putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike!I enjoyed the read as much as my son did, but on another level. It was well-written, insightful and one of the best book purchases I have made lately. Pro Championship Wrestling has informati
"A fascinating history and engaging personal account of pro-wrestling's background figures, center ring personalities, and day-to-day realities. Informed and informative, Headlocks and Dropkicks will prove to be a popular addition to academic and community library Sports & Athletics reference collections, and is especially commended to the attention of non-specialist general readers with an interest in the colorful and raucous world of professional wrestling." - Midwest Book Review - Wisconsin Bookwatch"Kluch is a sports writer and columnist who previously tackled boxing, professional football and college football, and he underwent his own training program to become a professional wrestler in order to provide general readers with insights into the industry, the personalities and the "tricks of the trade."