'The Six Pack' Review: Leaping Lords of the Ring.

Autor: Shiflett, Dave (AUTHOR)
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Zdroj: Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 4/5/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Abstrakt: "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania" is a biography written by Brad Balukjian that explores the lives of professional wrestlers from the 1983 World Wrestling Federation championship. The book delves into the personal stories of wrestlers like the Iron Sheik, Tony Atlas, and Sgt. Slaughter, highlighting their struggles with addiction, financial instability, and the toll that their ring personas took on their personal lives. Balukjian also examines the rise of Vince McMahon, the creator of WrestleMania, and the cultural impact of professional wrestling. The book offers a lively and poignant look at the history of this popular form of entertainment. [Extracted from the article]
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