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Get ready to rumble, with this fun introduction to the world of professional wrestling
Professional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world- from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre. Inside, you'll find the knowledge you need to understand and follow the sport. Learn the rules and the history of professional wrestling, discover where to watch live events, and revisit the legendary matches everyone still talks about. Drama, athleticism, and compelling storylines make pro wrestling a captivating phenomenon, and you can get in on the action with this Dummies guide.
- Get to know the basics of professional wrestling, including its rules and history
- Explore the top pro wrestling promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Mexican Lucha Libre
- Read about iconic wrestlers, tag teams, and matches-plus the promoters who built the industry
- Learn how and where to watch live matches from around the world
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the world of wrestling, Professional Wrestling For Dummies is your all-access pass to this captivating sport.
Get ready to rumble, with this fun introduction to the world of professional wrestling
Professional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world- from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre. Inside, you'll find the knowledge you need to understand and follow the sport. Learn the rules and the history of professional wrestling, discover where to watch live events, and revisit the legendary matches everyone still talks about. Drama, athleticism, and compelling storylines make pro wrestling a captivating phenomenon, and you can get in on the action with this Dummies guide.
- Get to know the basics of professional wrestling, including its rules and history
- Explore the top pro wrestling promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Mexican Lucha Libre
- Read about iconic wrestlers, tag teams, and matches-plus the promoters who built the industry
- Learn how and where to watch live matches from around the world
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the world of wrestling, Professional Wrestling For Dummies is your all-access pass to this captivating sport.
Bryan Alvarez is a pro wrestler, 30-year wrestling journalist, host of Wrestling Observer Live, and co-owner of the F4W/Wrestling Observer website.
Gene Selassie is a pro wrestling journalist and author of Avengers For Dummies.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Professional Wrestling 5
CHAPTER 1: The Lowdown on Professional Wrestling 7
CHAPTER 2: Tackling the Basics of Professional Wrestling 17
CHAPTER 3: Identifying the In-the-Ring Essentials 43
Part 2: Appreciating the History of Pro Wrestling 61
CHAPTER 4: Looking Beyond the Ring: Wrestling's Origin Stories 63
CHAPTER 5: Examining the Midcentury Territory Era 83
CHAPTER 6: Going National 103
Part 3: Identifying the Major Promotions 131
CHAPTER 7: Highlighting the Big Three 133
CHAPTER 8: Moving into the 21st Century 149
Part 4: Wrestling Around the World 171
CHAPTER 9: Going South of the Border - Lucha Libre 173
CHAPTER 10: Surveying Puroresu - Japanese Professional Wrestling 189
CHAPTER 11: Touring Pro Wrestling in Europe and Canada 209
Part 5: Meeting the Superstars of Yesterday and Today 231
CHAPTER 12: Supporting Wrestling Outside the Ring 233
CHAPTER 13: Emphasizing the Most Memorable Wrestling Encounters 251
Part 6: The Part of Tens 269
CHAPTER 14: Ten of the Most Watched Matches of All Time 271
CHAPTER 15: Ten Industry-Changing Promos 281
CHAPTER 16: Top Ten Celebrity Crossovers 291
Index 301
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Kampfsport & Selbstverteidigung |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394417308 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394417306 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Alvarez, Bryan
Selassie, Gene |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 234 x 188 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Bryan Alvarez (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 29.09.2026 |
| Gewicht: | 0,454 kg |
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