The Wrestlers' Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling by Dan Murphy and Brian Young will be published on April 27th 2021 by ECW Press.
In THE WRESTLER'S WRESTLER, Murphy and Young highlight some of the best grapplers and in-ring works that have stepped into the squared circle since the former carnival sideshow act morphed into a sports entertainment spectacle. They give brief biographies and summaries of careers on some of the best wrestlers from the past hundred years. As part of their research, Murphy and Young interviewed over forty wrestlers, referees, and historians.
I have been a pro wrestling fan for as long as I can remember. I grew up during the Monday Night Wars, and my formative years were shaped by the Attitude Era—and I'll readily admit that it wasn't always the best influence. As a wrestling fan, I enjoyed reading about wrestlers from the different eras—most of whom I've heard of, but a few that I hadn't. It was interesting to learn more about each wrestler and the short bios left me wanting more. It was also intriguing to learn how pro wrestling went from legitimate wrestling matches and turned into the flashy sports entertainment spectacle that it is today. THE WRESTLER'S WRESTLER is a must read for pro wrestling fans of all ages.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.