National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Professional Wrestling (Adobe Reader) ebook download Tim Hornbaker

National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Professional Wrestling

From its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II to its worldwide expansion and eventual dominance of a $25-million-a-year industry,� the National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) rise and fall is detailed in this dramatic� tale. While celebrating the great achievements of star wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, and Buddy Rogers, this history also exposes the inner workings of wrestling, describing in� detail� the Department of Justice's investigation of the NWA's operating procedures.� The comprehensive study of NWA promoters and how their relationships to influential politicians, writers, and each other protected their interests for more than 50 years offers an inside look at wrestling's complicated legacy,� revealing the intricate� conspiracies of� this century-old brand of entertainment.

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Title of ebook: National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Professional Wrestling
ISBN: 9781554907410
parent-ISBN: 9781550227413
Publisher: ECW Press
Internet download file size: 2159 kb
Published: 05-2007
Released online for download: 10-23-2008
Author of eBook: Hornbaker, Tim

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