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1) Nuff said
Author
Language
English
Description
In this continuation of the best-selling book Just Tyrus, the author delivers a series of gut-wrenching, heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life while tackling issues of race and activism in America today and drawing parallels between current culture and his personal past.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Featuring never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent, this unauthorized investigative chronicle of the media mogul, defining cultural force, and one of Donald Trump's closest friends uses his story as a new lens for understanding contemporary America.
4) Kurt Angle
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A look at the life and career of pro wrestler Kurt Angle.
5) Mox
Author
Language
English
Description
"Ride alongside Jon Moxley as he retraces some of the highways traveled on his remarkable journey. Revel in the never-before-told stories about his early life in Cincinnati, Ohio; the gritty independent wrestling scene where he cut his teeth; the complicated corporate landscape of the WWE where he bucked against authority; and the rebellious upstart AEW, where he won the championship in 2020 and was finally free to achieve the vision of the wrestler...
6) Ronda Rousey
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of the professional wrestler, describing how she made her way from the world of mixed martial arts into sports entertainment and detailing her wrestling friendships and rivalries.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Dwayne Johnson grew up in a family of wrestlers. He was on his way to becoming a professional football player when an injury ended his career. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a wrestler himself. Then Johnson tried his hand at acting, and became a superstar! -- adapted from back cover
8) Foxcatcher
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers.
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This book chronicles Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. The Rock's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
10) Roman Reigns
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This book chronicles Roman Reigns's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Reigns's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
11) Brock Lesnar
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This book chronicles Brock Lesnar's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Lesnar's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
12) Ronda Rousey
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This book chronicles Ronda Rousey's childhood, education, and early career; her rise to success; and her current status. Rousey's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is her impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
13) John Cena
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme/Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This book chronicles John Cena's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Cena's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Dogg's bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend,...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The captivating story of how The Sheik captured the imagination of a generation, conquered the wrestling business, and lost it all in a blaze of flame and glory He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Dwayne Johnson was a successful college football player and a superstar wrestler known as The Rock before becoming one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars. The story behind his rise to fame is sure to captivate readers and inspire them as they explore detailed main text and sidebars that are supplemented with annotated quotes from Johnson and those who know him best. A detailed timeline of his personal life and professional career is also included,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the impressive career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with this comprehensive visual guide, which chronicles every step from his explosive WWE debut match to his full-blown Superstar status. Dubbed "The Great One, " for more than 20 years The Rock has delighted millions of fans with his charisma, catch phrases and championship wins - all captured in this stunning book. Discover The Rock's fascinating family history as the first third-generation...
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