100 Best WWE Books of All Time

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Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling book cover1

Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling

Bret Hart

5.0
'Amazingly detailed and meticulously crafted ... Hitman will stand the test of time as one of the definitive wrestling biographies' Publishers Weekly

'Bret Hart still makes me believe that wrestling is good' Hulk Hogan

'Packed with drugs, sex, vicious family in-fighting and tales of life on the road ... Hart names names and lays it all bare in his own words' Globe and Mail

A story of death, sex, betr
Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules book cover2

Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules

AJ Mendez

4.9
Three-time WWE Diva's Champion A.J. Brooks' Crazy is My Superpower is a literary memoir chronicling her unlikely rise from 100-pound nerd growing up in extreme poverty and enduring years of abuse to international sex symbol and professional wrestling champion (known as A.J. Lee). A.J. fought against stereotypes, forced the men in her industry to view her with respect, and inspired a huge fan base
A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex book cover3

A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex

Chris Jericho

4.6
Chris Jericho is the first undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the WWE and WCW, and has been called one of the fifty greatest wrestlers of all time. He tells the story of his journey from wrestling school in Canada to his time in leagues in Mexico and Japan to his big break in the WCW. He'll dish the dirt on how he worked his way through the ranks alongside major wrestling stars like Chris Benoit a
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Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps

Chris Jericho

4.6
"Entertaining . . .an insightful and funny observer of pro wrestling's universe." -- Publishers Weekly

In this insightful, riveting book, Jericho takes us into WWE wrestling arenas around the world as he details his classic rivalries with The Rock, Steve Austin, HHH, Shawn Michaels, and John Cena, along with all the politics and backstage machinations he faced outside the ring. Chris recounts his
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The Stone Cold Truth

Steve Austin, J.R. Ross, Dennis Brent

4.5
Heartbreak Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story book cover6

Heartbreak Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story

Shawn Michaels

4.5
WWE Super Star Shawn "Heartbreak Kid" Michaels shares the stories of his 20+ year wrestling career, his life, and his faith in this blockbuster WWE Super Star biography.

Winning and losing. Heels and babyfaces. Kliqs and Curtain Calls. Tearing down house shows and tearing up hotel rooms. Ladders and cages. Vacated titles and unwarranted suspensions. Works and screwjobs. Heartaches and backbreaks. F
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Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling

Jim Ross

4.5
New York Times bestselling author! Here is the story of how Jim Ross, an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became “The Voice of Wrestling” to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world.

There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact
The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling: A Hardcore, High-Flying, No-Holds-Barred History of the One True Sport book cover8

The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling: A Hardcore, High-Flying, No-Holds-Barred History of the One True Sport

Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno

4.5
From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment.

As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling--with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold--has
Have a Nice Day book cover9

Have a Nice Day

Mick Foley

4.5
Have a Nice Day features a live multi-cast script reading captured over two evenings at Minetta Lane Theatre in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal leads an all-star cast including Oscar winner Kevin Kline (President David Murray) and four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening (First Lady Katherine Murray) in a performance of this hilarious and poignant story about a
Yes: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of Wrestlemania book cover10

Yes: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of Wrestlemania

Daniel Bryan

4.5
One of WWE's most unlikely champions of all time and also one of its most popular, Bryan has proved to the world and to all of WWE that looks can be deceiving. Just ask anyyone who's ever underestimated him . . . right before he went out and whipped the WWE universe into a frenzy.

This is Bryan's behind-the-scenes story told for the first time ever by the "YES!" Man himself---from his beginnings as
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Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story

Eddie Guerrero, Michael Krugman

4.4
This is the autobiography of one the top superstars of the WWE - offering a full and frank account of the charmed life of one of the most controversial characters in wrestling.
Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence book cover12

Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

Gary Mack

4.4

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.

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WWE Encyclopedia

Brian Shields, Kevin Sullivan

4.4
As a unique, one-volume encyclopedia with over 350 pages, nearly 1,000 Superstars, and more than 1,500 images, this is the book for all WWE fans! Featuring hundreds of Superstars of all eras, from the World Wrestling Federation of the 60s and 70s to today's WWE, this thrilling, one-of-a-kind reference guide contains a visual glossary of all wrestling moves and provides coverage of the television s
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The Best in the World: At What I Have No Idea

Peter Thomas Fornatale

4.4
The New York Times bestselling author, wrestler, metal rocker, and over-the-top media personality shares his latest wild and hilarious adventures

World Wrestling Entertainment has named Chris Jericho as one of the top ten wrestlers—and one of the top five talkers—of all time. Certainly, the past six years have been spectacular for Jericho. After a sluggish return from his 2005 sabbatical, Jericho f
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MOX

Jon Moxley

4.4
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The Ultimate Guide to WWE

Jake Black

4.4
This 224-page guide is packed with biographies, timelines, alliances, and championship histories of WWE. Learn all about your favorite superstars, what their signature moves are, and who they've teamed up with through the years. With facts and color photos on every page, this is a must-have for any WWE fan, young or old!

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WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment: The Definitive Guide

Steve Pantaleo

4.4
Get the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars, Divas, and Legends you love, with the updated and expanded WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment.

This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect book for all WWE fans. Featuring hundreds of Superstars of all eras, from the 60s and 70s to today's WWE, this thrilling guide provid
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WWE: The Ultimate Poster Collection: 40 Removable Posters

. WWE

4.4
Bring home the electrifying action of professional wrestling with WWE: The Ultimate Poster Collection, which features your favorite larger-than-life Superstars from over fifty years of sports-entertainment history. Here you’ll find classic and contemporary artwork depicting events such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and more, as well as images of WWE’s most iconic Superstars and Divas,
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The Wwe Book of Top 10s

Dean Miller and Chris Jericho

4.4
From the greatest champions to memorable matches and everything in between, the best of WWE is ranked once and for all. Let the countdown begin!

WWE: The Book of Top 10s is packed with information and trivia and will provide hours of ammunition and controversy as fans debate the lists, arguing positioning, surprise inclusions, and snubs from 100 lists spanning five decades of sports entertainment h
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Adam Copeland on Edge

Adam Copeland

4.4
The WWE star shares the story of his life in a no-holds-barred account of what it takes to achieve success in the world of sports entertainment as a professional wrestler, describing his personal life and rise to success following his 1993 professional debut. 150,000 first printing.
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WWE John Cena

BradyGames

4.4
Young wrestling fans can learn about their favorite WWE wrestlers in this DK Readers series, each featuring a WrestleMania champion. Full color.
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Foley is Good: And the Real World is Faker Than Wrestling

Mick Foley

4.4
In Foley Is Good, Mick Foley -- former Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, aka Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Mankind -- picks up right where his smash #1 New York Times bestseller Have a Nice Day! left off, giving readers an inside look at the behind-the-scenes action in the Federation. With total honesty and riotous humor, Mick Foley shines a spotlight into some of the hidden corners of
NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW book cover23

NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW

Guy Evans

4.3
In April 1999, Entertainment Weekly asked its readers what many Americans were surely wondering to themselves: how did wrestling get so big?

As a consequence of the heated ratings competition between World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the spectacle had taken over Monday nights on prime-time cable television. But in a departure from the family-friendly prog
Just Tyrus: A Memoir book cover24

Just Tyrus: A Memoir

Tyrus

4.3
Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl book cover25

Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl

Rebecca Quin

4.3
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Have a Nice Day!: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks

Billy Crystal

4.3
Mick Foley is a nice man, a family man who loves amusement parks and eating ice cream in bed. So how to explain those Japanese death matches in rings with explosives, golden thumbtacks and barbed wire instead of rope? The second-degree burn tissue? And the missing ear that was ripped off during a bout-in which he kept fighting? Here is an intimate glimpse into Mick Foley's mind, his history, his w
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WWE Ultimate Superstar Guide

Steven Pantaleo

4.3
WWE Superstars Like You've Never Seen them Before

The Ultimate Superstar Guide is an illustrated collection of all the biggest Superstars to ever grace the WWE ring. Experience iconic Hall of Famers, promising young stars, and everything in between!

Featuring

- Over 200 never-before-seen illustrations!
- All your favorite Superstars of today and yesterday!
- Facts, stats, and more!

All WWE programming
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WWE Legends

Brian Solomon

4.3
WWE Legends gives fans an inside look at more than fifty of the greatest wrestlers ever to slip between the ropes and enter the “squared circle.”

They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favorites: “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow, and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, E
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The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire

Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy

4.3
Matt and Jeff Hardy have proven that a relentless drive for success can make your wildest dreams come true. While still in high school, Matt and Jeff decided to become professional wrestlers at any cost. In a business that usually prizes giants, they were told their aspirations were unreasonable and impossible. But after the tragic loss of their mother, they began to pursue their goals with unstop
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There's No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: How I Went from Stereotype to Prototype

Titus O’Neil, Paul Guzzo

4.3
An inspiring story from one of WWE's most charitable Superstars

One conversation from one caring person can change the course of a child's life -- Thaddeus Bullard knows that first-hand. Growing up, he was repeatedly confronted with negative words and actions. By the time he was a teenager, he figured that he was the bad kid everyone said he was -- until an adult looked him in the eye and said, "Th
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The WWE Championship: A Look Back at the Rich History of the WWE Championship

Kevin Sullivan

4.3

Suddenly it’s over, and in the center of the ring, one man is victorious. The referee raises his hand, and from somewhere (you’re not quite sure where because you’re still cheering), the shining symbol of this momentous win appears. With the crowd still roaring, the winner stands alone in the ring and raises the championship belt high over his head. The lights shine off the WWE Championship title
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Lita: A Less Traveled R.O.A.D.--The Reality of Amy Dumas

Amy Dumas, Michael Krugman

4.3
Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita. With only a guidebook for a companion, Amy set out for Mexico City to learn about "lucha libre," Mexico's professional wrestling. She returned to the States, resolute in her goal to be a professional wrestler.
Amy found people who saw her determination and her heart,
Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond book cover33

Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond

Jim Ross

4.3
From legendary wrestling announcer Jim Ross comes a candid, colorful memoir about the inner workings of the WWE and the personal crises he weathered at the height of his career.

Jim Ross has been the beloved voice of the WWE—and now All-Elite Wrestling—for decades, but there is so much more to the man than fans know. In this follow-up to his 2017 memoir Slobberknocker, Ross shares the story of prof
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)

Jeff Kinney

4.3
Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?

The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquel
Nuff Said book cover35

Nuff Said

Tyrus

4.3
Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar book cover36

Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar

Shawn Michaels

4.3
In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart about the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Included are some never-before-shared stories and an intimate look into his career as well as stories of hunting, family, and faith.

With millions of fans, Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he discovered there was something more. When he
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WWE 50

Kevin Sullivan

4.3
From the creators of the official "WWE Encyclopedia," "WWE 50" gives you the behind-the-scenes knowledge to become the ultimate WWE fan!

Learn the Real Story Behind Key Events in WWE History: The split from the National Wrestling Alliance. Controversial figures and events from all eras. National expansion and the perilous risk involved. The legal and financial strife that nearly devastated WWE. Tri
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The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andr� the Giant

Bertrand Hébert

4.2
A definitive and exhaustive biography

Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andr� the Giant -- but who was Andr� Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But
39

WWE: WrestleMania: The Official Poster Collection

WWE

4.2
Relive the most exciting, electrifying, awe-inspiring moments from the history of WrestleMania with WWE WrestleMania: The Poster Collection.

Capture the excitement of WrestleMania with this collection of posters featuring some of the most incredible moments in the history of the Showcase of the Immortals. See over 30 years of legendary WWE Superstars in the greatest match-ups of all time. These 32
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Quitters Never Win: My Life in UFC — The American Edition

Michael Bisping

4.2
The Death of WCW book cover41

The Death of WCW

R.D. Reynolds

4.2
What went wrong with WCW?

In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and carried home truckloads of WCW merchandise. Sting, Bill Goldberg, and the New World Order were household names. Superstars like Dennis Rodman and
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WWE: Hornswoggle

BradyGames

4.2
Learn all about WWE Superstar, Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle is one of WWE's most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his rise to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers!
The Danaher Diaries: Over 100 of John Danaher's Musings on Jiu-Jitsu, Kaizen, Training, and Living book cover43

The Danaher Diaries: Over 100 of John Danaher's Musings on Jiu-Jitsu, Kaizen, Training, and Living

Heroes of the Art

4.2
A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable book cover44

A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable

Dan Gable and Scott Schulte

4.2
What does it take to be an Olympic gold medalist and to coach a collegiate team to fifteen NCAA titles? In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestl
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WWE Super Interactive Annual 2016

Pedigree Books

4.2
Brand new WWE super interactive annual 2016, a must for any wrestling fan.
Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues book cover46

Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues

Matt Jackson

4.2
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The Book of Booty: Shake It. Love It. Never Be It.: From Wwe's the New Day

Ettore Ewen, Austin Watson, Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah, Greg Adkins, Ryan Murphy

4.2
Multi-time W . . . W . . . E! (WWE) TAG! TEAM! CHAMPIONS! The New Day want you to feel the power!! And now you can with The Book of Booty: Shake It. Love It. Never Be It. From the purveyors of positivity themselves, each chapter of this handy guide will help you embrace the New Day way of life. Even if you're feeling booty--and who (who?! who?! who?! who?! who?!) has never felt booty? --you'll be
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WWE Undertaker

Kevin Sullivan

4.2
Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed WWE Reader is all about the unbeatable Undertaker. It teaches children the ins-and-outs of his finishing moves, his nicknames, signature taunts and manager, as well as helping them become more comfortable with reading.
30 Years of Wrestlemania book cover49

30 Years of Wrestlemania

Brian Shields

4.2
From the creators of WWE 50 and the official WWE Encyclopedia, 30 Years of WrestleMania gives you an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the show of shows from its inception to the current day. Relive each exciting match with detailed information, exclusive interviews, never-before-seen shots, and much more!
The history of each WrestleMania, from both sides of the curtain Special tributes to Undert
Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars: The Many Faces of Barry Darsow book cover50

Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars: The Many Faces of Barry Darsow

Barry Darsow, Graham Johnson

4.2

A man of many faces, Barry Darsow has been everywhere and worked with everyone in professional wrestling.Whether he was Krusher Krushchev, Demolition Smash, Repo Man, or another of his many identities, the Minnesota native wrestled the likes of Dusty Rhodes, The Junkyard Dog, Bret Hart, The Road Warriors, Andre the Giant, and so many more stars of the squared circle.Sickles, Studs, and Stolen Cars

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Ric Flair: To Be the Man (WWE)

Ric Flair

4.2
Throughout the years, there may have been equally charismatic performers, comparable athletes, and even better interviews, but none were blessed with the same combination of talents to manage to stay on top for over three decades.

To wrestling fans, the Nature Boy is a platinum-blond deity, a sixteen-time world champion who accurately boasted that he could have a five-star match with a broom. No ma
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WWE the Rock

Steve Pantaleo

4.2
DK Reader Level 2

Follow The Rock's rise into a multi-time WWE Champion and major movie box office attraction. Discover all the electric moments in his illustrious career, his biggest rivalries and matches, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and greatest triumphs.
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Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte

WW

4.2
WOOOOOO! Are you ready for this, WWE Universe?

For the first time ever, WWE's illustrious father-daughter duo "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Charlotte come together to tell their legendary story.

Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. His four-decades long career is recognized as one of the greatest of all time, but with success comes a price. Despite his effortles
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My Monster Truck Family (Elbow Grease)

John Cena

4.2
Meet the little truck who never gives up--Elbow Grease--and his four monster truck brothers in this Step 1 Step Into Reading leveled reader from superstar entertainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Cena!

A fun and fast-paced leveled reader from multitalented mega celebrity John Cena! Elbow Grease has four big brothers--each one special and unique in his own way. Meet tough Tank
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Controversy Creates Cash

Eric Bischoff

4.1
Eric Bischoff has been called pro wrestling's most hated man. Booed, reviled, and burned in effigy, he's been struck by everything from beer bottles to fists. Though industry critics have scorned his spectacular rise and fall at World Championship Wrestling, Bischoff's influence still resonates. For years, Bischoff kept quiet while industry "pundits" distorted the truth about the infamous Monday N
This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling book cover56

This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling

Keith Elliot Greenberg and All Elite Wrestling

4.1
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WWE: John Cena

Kevin Sullivan and DK

4.1
Learn about John Cena and how he became one of the WWE's brightest superstars!
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Wwe CM Punk

Eds. DK

4.1
Learn about your favorite SuperStar Jeff Hardy: multi-time Inter-continental Champion, and part of the infamous Hardy Boys Tag Team who have held the Tag-Team championship belt numerous times.
All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
All
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The Rock Says

The Rock

4.1
The Rock says. . . "Know your damn role--and shut your mouth!" But that simple catch-phrase, embraced by the millions ñand the millions--of The Rock's fans, can't begin to capture the spirit and larger-than-life personality of the most electrifying man in sports-entertainment."

In this action-packed, revealing and outrageously funny memoir, World Wrestling Federation Superstar The Rock recounts his
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The Undertaker (Wrestling Superstars)

J. R. Kinley

4.1
Hell in Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives book cover61

Hell in Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives

Saraya-Jade Bevis and Simon & Schuster Audio

4.1
Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion book cover62

Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion

Anthony Robles, Austin Murphy, Chike Chukwuma, and Penguin Audio

4.1
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A Most Mizerable Christmas

Mick Foley

4.1
For years, Miz has bullied the kids of Wrescal Lane yet managed to stay on Santa's list of good boys. A new kid arrives in town and shakes the foundations of Miz's selfish beliefs, and sets in motion a chain of events that includes Miz trying to fool Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! Will the new kid help everyone on Wrescal Lane, especially Miz, enjoy Christmas?
The story features many of the top WWE
BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era (NITRO Book Collection 2) book cover64

BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era (NITRO Book Collection 2)

Guy Evans

4.1

Bestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 new interviews, hundreds of internal company documents, confidential corporate materials, and never-before-seen financial records, BEYOND NITRO goes to places that no pro wrestling book has!BEYOND NITRO feature

Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik book cover65

Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

Brian R. Solomon and Rob Van Dam

4.1
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WWE Activity Annual 2007

Pedigree Books

4.1
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction book cover67

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction

Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti

4.1
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and useful Japanese martial arts.

Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the faithful practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the p
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The Unauthorized History of DX

Aaron Feigenbaum

4.1
"With all due respect to the Bible, this is the greatest story ever told! (Sorry, Shawn.)" TRIPLE H

"I laughed; I cried; I ran out and bought copies for all friends and family -- the must-read book of the century!" SHAWN MICHAELS

"A complex tale of redemption featuring a pair of modern American heroes embarking on a Homeric journey of self-discovery through an Orwellian dystopia. Oh, and male cheerl
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Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way

Bruce Lee

4.1
Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and writings, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the seminal book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee himself.

Jeet Kune Do was a revolutionary new approach to the martial arts in its time and is the principal reason why Bruce Lee is revered as a pioneer by martial artists today, many decades after his death. The development of his unique martial art form—its pri
WINNING STATE WRESTLING: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough (4th Edition) book cover70

WINNING STATE WRESTLING: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough (4th Edition)

Steve Knight

4.1
COMPETE MENTALLY TOUGH!



WinningSTATE-Wrestling focuses on competing. It shows wrestlers how to take
their mental game to a winning level.



WinningSTATE improves tournament performance by giving wrestlers the
mental-toughness skills to eliminate distractions and crush apprehension, so they
can execute in competition as well or better than they do in practice.



WinningSTATE is for all ages and abiliti
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Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask

Jeremy Roberts

4.1
He's called the human highlight reel of professional wrestling. His high-flying acrobatics have thrilled fans on every continent. He's been crowned champion of the world's greatest wrestling promotions, from Mexico to the U.S. But he's never revealed the inside story of who he is.

Until now.

Wrestling fans know him as Rey Mysterio, an American luchador of unparalleled talent, the ultimate proof
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The Rise Fall of ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling

Thom Loverro

4.1
Independent wrestling promotions were once the norm all across the country. But as the nineties began, independents were looking for creative ways to survive. Several banded together to share cost and talent; they were known as Eastern Championship Wrestling. Based out of a warehouse in Philadelphia, this promotion seemed doomed to be just one more ninety-day wonder. They hired Paul Heyman, who to
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Tales from Wrescal Lane

Mick Foley, Jill Thompson

4.1
Come one, come all, to Wrescal Lane.

It's the bestest place to see

your favorite WWE Superstars

as kids like you and me!

First there's young Mick Foley,

with missing teeth and dirty shirt.

One look at him will tell you

he's not afraid of getting hurt!

Kurt Angle thinks he's brave and strong;

he's really quite the boaster --

till he visits Mr. McMahon's new theme park

and sees the roller coaster

Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life And Leadership book cover74

Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life And Leadership

Tom Ryan

4.1
South of the Border, West of the Sun book cover75

South of the Border, West of the Sun

Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel

4.1
Alternate cover edition here.

Growing up in the suburbs of post-war Japan, it seemed to Hajime that everyone but him had brothers and sisters. His sole companion was Shimamoto, also an only child. Together they spent long afternoons listening to her father's record collection. But when his family moved away, the two lost touch. Now Hajime is in his thirties. After a decade of drifting he has found
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Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story

Ariel Teal Toombs

4.1
The biggest pro wrestling bio since Bret Hart's"Hitman" legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper's unfinished autobiography, re-conceived and completed by his children, actress/musician Ariel Teal Toombs and wrestler Colt Baird Toombs. In early 2015, Roderick Toombs, aka Rowdy Roddy Piper, began researching his own autobiography with a trip through Western Canada. He was re-discovering his youth, a part of his
Hendo: The American Athlete book cover77

Hendo: The American Athlete

Dan Henderson and David Kano

4.1
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WWE: 100 Greatest Matches

Dean Miller

4.1
Experience the struggle, pain and epic glory of the 100 greatest matches in WWE history, with a foreword by Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.

With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, WWE: The 100 Greatest Matches brings together the absolute best, most memorable and stunning matches in WWE history! From the Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels, to John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austi
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Ten Pounds of Gold (2nd Edition): A Close Look at the NWA World Championship Belt

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Wwe: The World of the Rock

Steve Pantaleo

4.0
This comprehensive guide chronicles every step of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's career from his explosive WWE debut match to becoming a full-blown Superstar.

Dubbed "The Great One," for more than 20 years The Rock has delighted millions of fans with his charisma, catchphrases, and championship wins--all captured in this stunning book. Discover his fascinating family history as the first third-generat
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Storm Warning (The 39 Clues, #9)

Linda Sue Park

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Throughout the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan have encountered some of the darkest aspects of history . . . and had to deal with the role their family played. But are they ready for the truth? In this thrilling ninth installment, Amy and Dan hit the high seas as they follow the trail of some infamous ancestors to track down a long lost treasure. However, the real prize isn’t hidden in a chest.
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Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later

Liam O'Rourke

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An alpha male with a beta body, looking to thrive in worlds where beta males with alpha bodies are the primary requirement. He was a complex paradox, a walking contradiction. He lived more in 35 years than most do in a lifetime, the product of an arduous infanthood. His overachievement is awe-inspiring. Tales of his conflicts and conquests became the stuff of legend. His borderline genius and trag
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The Hardcore Diaries

Mick Foley

4.0
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Wwe Ultimate Superstar Guide, 2nd Edition

Jake Black

4.0
The complete guide to WWE's biggest Superstars--past and present--including John Cena, Charlotte Flair, The Rock, Andr� the Giant, Sasha Banks, and more. Features the latest information about competitors from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT.

Page-by-page profiles of more than 200 of the biggest Superstars from sports entertainment history are packed with facts, trivia, and behind-the-scenes information. "S
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WWE: The Attitude Era

Jon Robinson

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WWE Superstars #3: Legends

Mick Foley, Shane Riches, et al.

4.0
The ultimate WWE crossover! WWE Superstars of today and WWE Legends of the past engage in insane battles across the WWE Universe. From Daniel Bryan to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, from Hulk Hogan to John Cena, from Undertaker to the Rock. All these Superstars and more are forced into constant combat — all why trying to figure out how and why they find themselves in constant mayhem across a myriad of
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Life Is Fighting

Kevin Kesar

4.0
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Shamrock: The World's Most Dangerous Man

Jonathan Snowden

4.0
From his fights inside the cage with Hall of Famers Royce Gracie and Dan Severn to his even more fearsome battles outside of it, this book takes an in-depth look at one of the most fascinating men in all of combat sports. In Shamrock: The World's Most Dangerous Man, acclaimed Bleacher Report sportswriter Jonathan Snowden offers a compelling and hard-hitting look at the factors that led to the rise
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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do

Shoshin Nagamine

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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.

Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic technique
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The Hardcore Truth: The Bob Holly Story

Bob Holly, Ross Williams

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WWE: Rey Mysterio (DK READERS)

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My Favorite Match: WWE Superstars Tell the Stories of Their Most Memorable Matches

Jon Robinson

4.0
Re-live the most breathtaking, unbelievable wrestling action ever as WWE’s superstars and divas recount their greatest matches of all time—featuring eight pages of full-color photographs.

Remember the time Goldust ran over “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in his gold Cadillac? How about when Randy Orton battled Mick Foley with a barbed-wire bat named “Barbie”?

When you ask a WWE Superstar what his favorite matc
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WWE Sticker Activity Book 2010: Winter

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Batista Unleashed (Wwe)

Dave Batista

4.0
Dave Batista's story is that of a kid who could have gone either way; and it was wrestling that provided him with a way out and up. As a teenager he found himself in trouble with the law, later drifting from job to job until, while working as a bouncer, his temper got the better of him and he attacked two patrons who were giving his colleagues a hard time. It was this incident that made him decide
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WWE: Daniel Bryan

Steve Pantaleo

4.0
[DK Reader Level 2]

Learn all about Daniel Bryan, the fan-favorite Superstar who ushered in WWE's era of "YES!" Follow Daniel Bryan's meteoric rise to become one of WWE's most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his surge to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers.
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Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners and Screwjobs

James Dixon, Justin Henry, et al.

4.0
James Dixon pairs up with Justin Henry for the third book in the Titan trilogy

Titan Screwed provides a look at the WWF from January 1997 through WrestleMania XIV, covering every major element of the WWF's evolution into the Attitude Era.

Stories detailed include the rise of Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels losing his smile, the heel turn of Bret Hart, WWF vs. ECW with Jerry Lawler pulling the strings
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Sabu: Scars, Silence, & Superglue

Terry Brunk and Kenny Casanova

4.0
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Vader Time - Official Autobiography of Big Van Vader

Leon White and Kenny Casanova

4.0
Leon White grew up on the tough streets of Compton, before taking on the world. His impressive college football days led him to the NFL culminating at the Super Bowl. After reinventing himself, he debuted as a wrestler battling monsters like Bruiser Brody and Jerry Blackwell. Then, on a Japanese tour, he was given a new gimmick. As “Big Van Vader,” he beat the undefeated Antonio Inoki for the IWGP