simonworden Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 On 12/27/2018 at 6:49 AM, Keith Houchen said: Finished the Regal book, an easy and enjoyable read but very WWE in a formulaic sense. Completely agree after reading it, it's a big problem I've had with quite a few of the WWE books, they're pretty good throughout the early stages of someone's career but when they get to the WWE part it gives you about a year or so in detail and then glosses over. The subtext almost being "It was difficult at first but eventually I got Vince to like me and he is a really great guy and every day is great and its all so great...did I say it's great?". The Regal one was actually weird to read knowing after he wrote this he has another relapse with drugs briefly. Quote
Paid Members Chris B Posted October 20, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 20, 2019 11 hours ago, simonworden said: Completely agree after reading it, it's a big problem I've had with quite a few of the WWE books, they're pretty good throughout the early stages of someone's career but when they get to the WWE part it gives you about a year or so in detail and then glosses over. The subtext almost being "It was difficult at first but eventually I got Vince to like me and he is a really great guy and every day is great and its all so great...did I say it's great?". The Regal one was actually weird to read knowing after he wrote this he has another relapse with drugs briefly. Was that not performance enhancers rather than painkillers, though? I remember him being interviewed by Jon Ronson and basically saying that he'd generally use them for appearance and cycle on if he had photoshoots coming. Quote
simonworden Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 7 hours ago, Chris B said: Was that not performance enhancers rather than painkillers, though? I remember him being interviewed by Jon Ronson and basically saying that he'd generally use them for appearance and cycle on if he had photoshoots coming. Was it? My mistake if it was. Quote
Factotum Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Yeah, don't think he was back into recreational stuff. Such a shame as he was the hottest heel in the company at that time. Quote
Paid Members Chris B Posted October 23, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 23, 2019 Just looked up that article, and blimey, I forgot how long ago it was. Great read though. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/dec/08/weekend.jonronson1 Quote
RedRooster Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Has anyone tried Hornswoggle’s book? I feel like he probably has an interesting story to tell, if the writing quality does it justice. Edited October 24, 2019 by RedRooster Quote
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted October 24, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 24, 2019 Finally started reading I'm Sorry, I Love You. Jim Smallman's history of pro wrestling. It's an easy read, but there's a fair bit of information packed in. His writing style is good. Some of the jokes he makes are pretty awful, but my kind of awful. Well recommended. Quote
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted October 25, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 25, 2019 3 hours ago, jazzygeofferz said: Some of the jokes he makes are pretty awful, Just like his stand up Quote
BrodyGraham Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 10 hours ago, jazzygeofferz said: Finally started reading I'm Sorry, I Love You. Jim Smallman's history of pro wrestling. It's an easy read, but there's a fair bit of information packed in. His writing style is good. Some of the jokes he makes are pretty awful, but my kind of awful. Well recommended. I got this at the same time that I got The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling. They cover pretty much the same ground but I enjoyed the Comic Book.... a bit more. Fewer lists about Smallman's mates. Quote
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted October 25, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, BrodyGraham said: I got this at the same time that I got The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling. They cover pretty much the same ground but I enjoyed the Comic Book.... a bit more. Fewer lists about Smallman's mates. Might have to give that a look. Quote
Paid Members JNLister Posted October 25, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 25, 2019 17 hours ago, RedRooster said: Has anyone tried Hornswoggle’s book? I feel like he probably has an interesting story to tell, if the writing quality does it justice. I was pleasantly surprised -- it's pretty balanced on the pros and cons of life on the road in WWE. It's well written as well -- it's by the guy who did the Bob Holly book, so it's very clear but still sounds like Hornswoggle speaking (well, Dylan Postl at least!) http://prowrestlingbooks.com/2019/08/20/life-is-short-and-so-am-i-by-dylan-hornswoggle-postl-with-ross-owen-williams/ Quote
RedRooster Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 3:18 PM, JNLister said: I was pleasantly surprised -- it's pretty balanced on the pros and cons of life on the road in WWE. It's well written as well -- it's by the guy who did the Bob Holly book, so it's very clear but still sounds like Hornswoggle speaking (well, Dylan Postl at least!) http://prowrestlingbooks.com/2019/08/20/life-is-short-and-so-am-i-by-dylan-hornswoggle-postl-with-ross-owen-williams/ I absolutely loved the Holly book, I’ll give it a read. Quote
Paid Members ElCece Posted October 29, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 29, 2019 29 minutes ago, RedRooster said: I absolutely loved the Holly book, I’ll give it a read. I'm with you on the Holly book, one of the few books by a wrestler when I was confident at all points he wasn't bulls hitting and was telling what he at least truly believe to be the truth. I will hunt it out as well Quote
Paid Members Tommy! Posted October 29, 2019 Paid Members Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 9:22 PM, RedRooster said: Has anyone tried Hornswoggle’s book? Short story is it? Quote
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