CLASSIC FOEY BOOK ON SALE FOR AMAZON KINDLE AND OTHER BOOK NOTES

CLASSIC FOEY BOOK ON SALE FOR AMAZON KINDLE AND OTHER BOOK NOTES

Mick Foley’s third memoir The Hardcore Diaries is currently on sale for $2.99 ​​on Amazon Kindle.

Cover artwork has been revealed for several new pro wrestling books:

Hello to the bad guys: How pro wrestling’s new world order changed America Written by Marc Raimondi, the book is set to be released in March 2025, PWInsider.com has confirmed. The 325-page hardcover book will be published by Simon & Schuster.

Promotional material for the book notes:

ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi presents a compelling and gripping narrative of professional wrestling’s legendary faction, the NWO (New World Order), from its founding in 1996 to its influence on American pop culture today.

In 1996, professional wrestling was one of the most watched sports on cable television, with more than 5 million people watching each week. And in the late 1990s, pro wrestling was the hottest trend in American pop culture, with companies making millions from action figures, video games, and simple black T-shirts with three small letters: NWO.

The NWO, or New World Order, became a business like no other, responsible for explosive ratings and an enthusiastic fan base. It began with a brilliant storyline involving Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and the titular Hollywood Hogan – Hulk Hogan gone wrong. Together they created a new era of characters to root for: The Bad Guys.

Never before had audiences cheered and rooted for the villains instead of the heroes. The NWO broke the fourth wall of wrestling in a clever new way, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. And suddenly, watching professional wrestling was not only socially acceptable, but a necessity if you wanted to keep up with pop culture. Its influence was infectious and long-lasting. It was entertainment that shaped an entire generation.

Written by Marc Raimondi, a current ESPN reporter with nearly twenty years of journalism experience, this narrative history examines professional wrestling’s most popular faction and how their existence has impacted American culture like never before.

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A new book by author Steven Johnson about the legendary Jim Londos is set to be published by McFarland Publishing on June 8, as PWInsider.com has confirmed. Promotional material for Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of professional wrestling Remarks:

The most famous active athlete in the world during the Great Depression was not Babe Ruth, Sonja Henie or Babe Didrikson. It was a determined Greek immigrant who sailed across the Atlantic as a 15-year-old to escape his demanding father and start a life abroad. Sleeping in railroad cars and firehouses to make ends meet, Jim Londos soon found refuge on the mat.

Combining an old-fashioned work ethic with a flair for the dramatic, Londos overcame skeptics and detractors to become pro wrestling’s biggest star, an international celebrity who rubbed shoulders with presidents, prime ministers and the common man. He was responsible for keeping wrestling alive during the Depression and bringing success to ethnic minorities, outsiders and women, whom he attracted in record numbers. This complete biography of Jim Londos tells the story of the first great immigrant athlete, a man who saved the tarnished sport of wrestling when it was at its lowest ebb, and who brought hope and inspiration to his countrymen and millions around the world.

Comic from the 1940s Daffy: Wrestling Queen of the Golden Age will be reissued as a two-part collection later this year, PWInsider.com has learned. The first part will be released in December. Promotional material for the first volume states:

“DAFFY: WRESTLING QUEEN OF THE GOLDEN AGE is the first volume in a historic two-volume series that finally brings together all the adventures of Daffy Dill, the original comic book Queen of Wrestling. Originally serialized in Smash Comics in the ’40s, DAFFY features a number of contributors. It playfully showcases innovative cartoon art and design as the title heroine battles an array of unlikely challengers, from corrupt gangsters and bootleggers to monsters and renegade bullfighters. Daffy’s adventures showcase an astonishing variety of classic drawing styles, from the chubby thug of series creator Gill Fox to the striking, stylish lines of the great Janice Valleau (who works under the pseudonym “Ginger”). Witness the evolution of Daffy Dill as she goes from a loveably clumsy hulk to a sharp, fierce fighter who can solve any problem and won’t tolerate a fool for long. Daffy Dill’s adventures are presented here for the first time in 80 years, carefully restored and finally ready for another round in the ring.”

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