Wrestling With Shadows

Author : Bret Hart
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307371461

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Hitman by Bret Hart Pdf

In his own words, Bret Hart’s honest, perceptive, startling account of his life in and out of the pro wrestling ring. The sixth-born son of the pro wrestling dynasty founded by Stu Hart and his elegant wife, Helen, Bret Hart is a Canadian icon. As a teenager, he could have been an amateur wrestling Olympic contender, but instead he turned to the family business, climbing into the ring for his dad’s western circuit, Stampede Wrestling. From his early twenties until he retired at 43, Hart kept an audio diary, recording stories of the wrestling life, the relentless travel, the practical jokes, the sex and drugs, and the real rivalries (as opposed to the staged ones). The result is an intimate, no-holds-barred account that will keep readers, not just wrestling fans, riveted. Hart achieved superstardom in pink tights, and won multiple wrestling belts in multiple territories, for both the WWF (now the WWE) and WCW. But he also paid the price in betrayals (most famously by Vince McMahon, a man he had served loyally); in tragic deaths, including the loss of his brother Owen, who died when a stunt went terribly wrong; and in his own massive stroke, most likely resulting from a concussion he received in the ring, and from which, with the spirit of a true champion, he has battled back. Widely considered by his peers as one of the business’s best technicians and workers, Hart describes pro wrestling as part dancing, part acting, and part dangerous physical pursuit. He is proud that in all his years in the ring he never seriously hurt a single wrestler, yet did his utmost to deliver to his fans an experience as credible as it was exciting. He also records the incredible toll the business takes on its workhorses: he estimates that twenty or more of the wrestlers he was regularly matched with have died young, weakened by their own coping mechanisms, namely drugs, alcohol, and steroids. That toll included his own brother-in-law, Davey Boy Smith. No one has ever written about wrestling like Bret Hart. No one has ever lived a life like Bret Hart’s. For as long as I can remember, my world was filled with liars and bullshitters, losers and pretenders, but I also saw the good side of pro wrestling. To me there is something bordering on beautiful about a brotherhood of big tough men who pretended to hurt one another for a living instead of actually doing it. Any idiot can hurt someone. —from Hitman

Author : Dr. D. K. Olukoya
Publisher : The Battle Cry Christian Ministries
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789789201013

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Wrestling with Shadows by Dr. D. K. Olukoya Pdf

Many have done all there is to do to be successful in life but still, success is far from them. It is likely they are struggling with things they cannot understand or identify. They are wrestling with shadows. In this book these powers are exposed!

Author : Zachary Ingle,David M. Sutera
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810887879

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Gender and Genre in Sports Documentaries by Zachary Ingle,David M. Sutera Pdf

Nonfiction films about sports have been around for decades, but the previously neglected subgenre of the documentary has become increasingly popular in the last several years. Despite such recent successes as Senna, Undefeated, and ESPN's 30 for 30 series, however, few scholarly articles have been published on these works. In Gender and Genre in Sports Documentaries, editors Zachary Ingle and David M. Sutera have assembled essays that examine the various aspects of this art form. Some address questions of gender and sexuality, specifically how masculinity and homosexuality are represented in sports documentaries. Others focus on the characteristics of these films, exploring aspects of aesthetics and narrative. In addition to chapters on basketball, football, baseball, boxing, tennis, and auto racing, this collection features marginalized sports like quad rugby, pro wrestling, live action role playing (LARPing), and bodybuilding. Some of the films described will be familiar to readers, such as Murderball and Bigger Stronger Faster; others are less well-known yet important works worthy of scrutiny. Questions about gender, sexuality, and masculinity remain hot topics in sports discourse and this collection tackles those subjects, making Gender and Genre in Sports Documentaries an intriguing read for scholars, students, and the general public alike.

Author : Emanuel Yi Pastreich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1649994362

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Wrestling with Shadows by Emanuel Yi Pastreich Pdf

Author : Dr. D. K. Olukoya
Publisher : The Battle Cry Christian Ministries
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Dealing with Local Satanic Technology by Dr. D. K. Olukoya Pdf

Technology of Darkness! What a strange expression. The Bible says: Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices (2 Cor 2:11). In every locality, the enemy operates a technology of death, spiritual robbery and destruction. Every locality has its own spiritual powers controlling it. The enemy dribbles man according to his culture, traditions and environment. Ignorance of local wicked devices has destroyed so many destinies. This book is a warfare manual to help you destroy every local satanic technology. You have a very powerful weapon in your hands!

Author : Bret Hart,Perry Lefko
Publisher : Balmur Book Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Wrestlers
ISBN : 0773760954

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Bret "Hitman" Hart by Bret Hart,Perry Lefko Pdf

A biography of the professional wrestler, from a well known wrestling family in Canada, who has won both the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling titles.

Author : Dave Meltzer
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1582618178

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Wrestling Observer Tributes II by Dave Meltzer Pdf

Offering candid and detailed accounts of bona fide wrestling legends and a Foreword by Bret Hart, Tributes II takes its place among the most important books ever written on the world of pro wrestling.

Author : John Grasso
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780810879263

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Historical Dictionary of Wrestling by John Grasso Pdf

This dictionary covers Wrestling’s history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important amateur and professional wrestling, wrestling personalities, announcers, wrestling organizations, and managers and promoters from all eras.

Author : Weldon T. Johnson,Jim Wilson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1462811728

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Chokehold: Pro Wrestling's Real Mayhem Outside the Ring by Weldon T. Johnson,Jim Wilson Pdf

This meticulously crafted and searing critique of pro wrestling is unlike any wrestling book published: Chokehold is a penetrating description of pro wrestlings dark side, a secret underworld of deception, exploitation and greed. The storyteller is Big Jim Wilson, All-American football player and survivor of seven years in the NFL, who was promised wealth and the world championship as pro wrestler. Instead, Jim Wilson found a surprisingly lucrative sports entertainment industry built on a pyramid of secrets that included abusive control of its performers and a long history of illegal business practices and corruption of politicians and state athletic commissions. Chokehold describes and documents the abuses that Jim Wilson witnessed and endured blacklisting, strong-arm tactics, homosexual blackmail, defiance of the U.S. Justice Department and bribery of TV executives and arena managers. Chokehold is an explosive indictment of the pro wrestling industrys business practices as well as a thoughtful proposal for pro wrestlings reform. This book is not a conventional expos of pro wrestlings orchestrated stunts, gimmicks and blade jobs. Instead, it is an unprecedented examination of pro wrestlings less visible cons outside the ring -- its hidden manipulation of wrestlers with broken promises and broken bones and a backstage power of the pencil that writes scripts for wrestler stardom or extinction. Chokehold describes a secret slice of the wrestling life where traveling troupes of heels and babyfaces understand how they got into the game, but cannot find a way up or out. This is the story of why and how the big guys almost always lose. Chokehold is part autobiography and part pro wrestling history. Written in wrestlespeak (the industrys insider argot), it is dedicated to the memory of the older boys whose broken bodies and shattered lives should have taught us something. In addition to Jim Wilsons experiences in The Business, this book reviews significant but forgotten episodes in the wrestling industrys long history of gangland tactics. The industrys infamous blacklist is revisited by revealing the dozens of wrestlers from the past whose names were on it. The industrys history of predatory promotional wars in California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia is told with FBI reports obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. From court documents, this book names compromised state athletic commissions, TV station managers and local politicians from wrestlings viewpoint, the best that money could buy. There are many famous wrestling names in this book --Gorgeous George, Lou Thesz, Jack Brisco, the Funk brothers, Dusty Rhodes, Bruiser Brody, Bill Watts and others. Another is The Sheik (Eddie Farhat), who says: There aint no nice guys in this business. There aint no people theres dollars! Another is Jim Wilsons tag team partner Thunderbolt Patterson who warned Jim, The wrestling business takes advantage of anybody who has any notoriety or ability. You got to understand that wrestlers are worse than whores. They are pimped. They use you as long as they possibly can or as long as you dont complain. When you complain, they get rid of you. Another is Jim Wilsons friend The Magnificent Zulu (Ron Pope) who summarizes his career this way: Its such a crooked business. The guys [wrestlers] are a bunch of crooks. They steal from the marks and the promoters steal from them. The guys [wrestlers] want to be stars! Theyll do anything theyll cut throats for it. Actually, wrestlers dont have to be paid. All they need is a couple of six packs of beer a night and a nice looking ring rat with a good body. Or, drugs and a ring rat. Its not the money. Its being a star! Its the glory and the pussy! This book confronts the wrestling industrys traditional practice of punishing wrestlers who refuse

Author : Bryan Alvarez,Lance Storm
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781641252201

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100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Bryan Alvarez,Lance Storm Pdf

Most WWE fans tune in each year to watch WrestleMania, remember the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, and have heard the story behind the Montreal Screwjob. But only real fans recall the name of Steve Austin's original character, can tell you how the Intercontinental championship was created, or know the best places to get an autograph of their favorite superstars. 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true members of the WWE Universe. Whether you've been keeping kayfabe since the days of Bruno Sammartino or you're a more recent supporter of AJ Styles and Becky Lynch, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Bestselling author Bryan Alvarez has collected every essential piece of WWE knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that will have you chanting "YES! YES! YES!"

Author : James Dixon,Lee Maughan,Benjamin Richardson,Justin Henry
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Wrestling
ISBN : 9781326355814

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Titan Shattered by James Dixon,Lee Maughan,Benjamin Richardson,Justin Henry Pdf

The highly anticipated sequel to best-selling Titan Sinking After enduring a turbulent year in 1995, Vince McMahon was looking to rebuild his sinking empire in 1996. He had high hopes for a new World Wrestling Federation flag bearer, Shawn Michaels - the man he was looking to as the leader of the WWF's 'New Generation'. With Michaels supported by a strong cast of established characters, some old faces, and an influx of new blood, McMahon fully expected the WWF to dominate rivals WCW in the burgeoning Monday Night War. It did not work out that way. Titan Shattered tells the behind-the-scenes story of the WWF's tribulations in 1996. It was a year where paranoia threatened to destroy the WWF, where decades-old industry traditions were broken, and where Vince McMahon fully abandoned his wrestling principles in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

Author : Wikipedia contributors
Publisher : e-artnow sro
Page : 2291 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Focus On: 100 Most Popular WWE Hall of Fame by Wikipedia contributors Pdf

Author : Dr. D. K. Olukoya
Publisher : The Battle Cry Christian Ministries
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Battle Cry Compedium: Vol: 5, No 1-52 by Dr. D. K. Olukoya Pdf

Battle Cry Compendium is a compilation of spiritual warfare bulletins of messages by Dr. D. K. Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, for prayer warriors and intercessors. It is an outstanding collection for those who seek spiritual power from the Almighty.

Author : Michael Peters
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476630489

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The Great Sports Documentaries by Michael Peters Pdf

 Sports and competition have been film subjects since the dawn of the medium. Olympic sports documentaries have been around nearly as long as the games themselves; films about surfing, boxing, roller derby, motorcycle racing and bodybuilding were theatrical successes during the 1960s and 1970s. The author surveys the history of the sports documentary subgenre, covering more than 100 award-winning films of 40+ different competitions, from traditional team sports to dogsled racing to ballroom dancing.

Author : Elizabeth Goudge
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781619707160

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Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge Pdf

When Marianne LePatourel meets William Ozanne in the 1830s on an island in the English Channel, she sets her heart on him. However, her sister Marguerite falls in love with him too. And so begins this sweeping novel that takes the characters on dramatic adventures from childhood through old age, on land and at sea, and from the Channel Islands to China to the New Zealand frontier. When William's naval career is cut short, he settles in New Zealand and writes to Mr. LePatourel to ask for Marguerite's hand in marriage—but in his nervousness he pens the wrong name. When Marianne arrives aboard the ship The Green Dolphin, William makes the gallant decision not to reveal his mistake. His mistake sets in motion a marriage hat is difficult,but teaches them both that steadfast love which is chosen is stronger than the passion of love at first sight.