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National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Professional Wrestling eBook
by Tim Hornbaker
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National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Professional Wrestling Summary
| From its humble beginnings in the Midwest after World War II to its worldwide expansion and eventual dominance of a $25-million-a-year industry,áthe National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) rise and fall is detailed in this dramaticátale. While celebrating the great achievements of star wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, and Buddy Rogers, this history also exposes the inner workings of wrestling, describing inádetailáthe Department of Justice's investigation of the NWA's operating procedures.áThe comprehensive study of NWA promoters and how their relationships to influential politicians, writers, and each other protected their interests for more than 50 years offers an inside look at wrestling's complicated legacy,árevealing the intricateáconspiracies ofáthis century-old brand of entertainment. |
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