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Summary: Entertaining book
Review: I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this book, and I was pleasantly surprized. Larry Nelson is completly out of the business by now and he doesn't have to protect anyone (like DDP's book for example) so he tells some pretty shocking story and mention some pretty huge names in doing so. While most books talks about WWE, this one is a refreshing change as I don't know of any other book about the AWA, who was my favorite brand in the '80's. Younger fans may like it also because some of the characters in the book are still around. Also the book came to me autographed, which was a nice touch. All of us who tough Winnipeg was a dull city change their minds after reading this book. I would recommend it to everyone, unless you're not into dirt stories or only care about WWE.
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Summary: Only for the fan who reads EVERYTHING!
Review: I finally picked up this book and my expectations were met perfectly. That's because I didn't expect much. Nelson was never a top announcer in the biz and comes across as a guy who wasn't even allowed on the "inside", because he is wrong on so many accounts and names. Some of these may be editor's mistakes, but some are just plain stupid and unexplainable, since this guy should have known everything about his company. Claiming that Jerry Lawler beat NICK BOCKWINKEL to win the AWA title was just one big mistake that almost any fan should know...(Lawler beat Curt Hennig by the way). Nelson did not mention any of the last days of the AWA (including the laughable title reign of his buddy Larry Zbyszko). A few of the stories are entertaining, but with so much totally incorrect info and an overall lack of depth, only the fan who reads EVERY and ANYTHING about wrestling should buy this book.
Rating:
Summary: Only for the fan who reads EVERYTHING!
Review: I finally picked up this book and my expectations were met perfectly. That's because I didn't expect much. Nelson was never a top announcer in the biz and comes across as a guy who wasn't even allowed on the "inside", because he is wrong on so many accounts and names. Some of these may be editor's mistakes, but some are just plain stupid and unexplainable, since this guy should have known everything about his company. Claiming that Jerry Lawler beat NICK BOCKWINKEL to win the AWA title was just one big mistake that almost any fan should know...(Lawler beat Curt Hennig by the way). Nelson did not mention any of the last days of the AWA (including the laughable title reign of his buddy Larry Zbyszko). A few of the stories are entertaining, but with so much totally incorrect info and an overall lack of depth, only the fan who reads EVERY and ANYTHING about wrestling should buy this book.
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Summary: This one could be called " AWA, Behind the Curtain"
Review: I loved this book and whipped through it in three evenings. I recommend it to wrestling fans across the Country. Most of the stories center around the Mid-West area, but you will know all of the big names (characters) mentioned. Find out what they are really like.Learn about Marketing Blunders like mixing Country Music with Wrestling and then calling it a Rock and Roll /Wrestling show. Huh? My favorite part was the ''Shot Glass'' story at the Hotel bar.This was so funny that I laughed out loud. The story about two wrestlers on the dance floor , and the other story about the Heavy weight champ at the Hotel Swimming pool (Locker room- sink area) were shocking by 1980's standards. This would make a great "R" rated movie, Kind of like Boogie Nights, but with wrestling. Thank you Larry for a great book.
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Summary: A decent read for those who remember the 1980's AWA...
Review: I received Larry Nelson's book, and I was not disappointed. It's chock-full of fascinating stories about the wrestlers in the old AWA. Larry Nelson is like the John Belushi of wrestlers---but Larry is still alive. This a must-have book for the serious wrasslin' fan!
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Summary: Behind the scenes at the AWA
Review: I received Larry Nelson's book, and I was not disappointed. It's chock-full of fascinating stories about the wrestlers in the old AWA. Larry Nelson is like the John Belushi of wrestlers---but Larry is still alive. This a must-have book for the serious wrasslin' fan!
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Summary: Announcers view esoteric
Review: If you want a very brief inside look at what the AWA was like after Hogan and Okerland left and the ultimate demise of the AWA then this is a good book for you. The author has no real insight into the glory years of the AWA but he does cover the waning years from his fill in standpoint. The author is very sincere in his writing however there are tons of better wrestling insider books out there. If you have run out of wrestling reading material then get this if not wait awhile
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Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Review: If you're expecting a book that's half as insightful as Jerry Lawler's or Mick Foley's, look somewhere else. The author was a minor player in a second rate organization. The "behind the scenes" stories are weak and give you no new insight into the interesting people that made up the world of Professional Wrestling at the time. I've read many wrestling books and biographies and would recommend Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler and especially Pure Dynamite by Tom Billington. If someone gives you this book, give it back.
Rating:
Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Review: If you're expecting a book that's half as insightful as Jerry Lawler's or Mick Foley's, look somewhere else. The author was a minor player in a second rate organization. The "behind the scenes" stories are weak and give you no new insight into the interesting people that made up the world of Professional Wrestling at the time. I've read many wrestling books and biographies and would recommend Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler and especially Pure Dynamite by Tom Billington. If someone gives you this book, give it back.
Rating:
Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Review: If you're expecting a book that's half as insightful as Jerry Lawler's or Mick Foley's, look somewhere else. The author was a minor player in a second rate organization. The "behind the scenes" stories are weak and give you no new insight into the interesting people that made up the world of Professional Wrestling at the time. I've read many wrestling books and biographies and would recommend Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler and especially Pure Dynamite by Tom Billington. If someone gives you this book, give it back.
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