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Informationen zum Autor Jim Smallman is a writer and award-winning stand-up comedian. Performing comedy around the world since 2005, he has established a loyal following amongst those who enjoy hearing his brand of silly storytelling and improvised idiocy. He has been published in The Guardian, The Mirror, FSM, The Leicester Mercury, Skin Deep and The Huffington Post. He is the co-owner of PROGRESS Wrestling in London, now one of the most successful independent wrestling promotions in the world. Klappentext For too long, people like comedian Jim Smallman have had to be apologetic about their love of professional wrestling. Yes, they do know it's fake. No, they don't care. Why? Because, at its core, wrestling is the most thrilling form of sports entertainment in the world. There have been many wrestling biographies, and books that trash certain eras and promotions, but here, for the first time, is a book that celebrates pro-wrestling in all its forms. Part history, part love letter to a much misunderstood form of entertainment, join Jim as he brings you tales of early twentieth century pioneers like 'Farmer' Burns and Frank Gotch, bizarre gimmicks, phenomenal finishing moves, Mexican and Japanese innovators, the McMahon dynasty, the Montreal Screwjob, the 'attitude' era, André the Giant, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and many more, as he attempts to nail down just why this ludicrous, over the top, compelling quasi-sport means so much to so many. Zusammenfassung A rip-roaring ride through the history of pro-wrestling from comedian and PROGRESS founder Jim Smallman
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Jim Smallman is a writer and award-winning stand-up comedian. Performing comedy around the world since 2005, he has established a loyal following amongst those who enjoy hearing his brand of silly storytelling and improvised idiocy.
He has been published in The Guardian, The Mirror, FSM, The Leicester Mercury, Skin Deep and The Huffington Post.
He is the co-owner of PROGRESS Wrestling in London, now one of the most successful independent wrestling promotions in the world.
