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Lock Up: Professional Wrestling in Our World
Paperback
Sports GeneralWrestlingGeneral World History
Publisher Price: $24.95
Publisher: Mascot Books
Published: Dec 3 2024
Pages: 376
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.20
Language: English
Like a flying headbutt off the top rope, Lock Up dives headfirst into the colorful world of professional wrestling. In professional wrestling fandom, talking wrestling is as enjoyable as watching it, with much to debate. During various eras, who was best suited to lead the world of professional wrestling? Which part of a wrestler's career is their best self? Which professional wrestling film and television appearances rise above all others? Explore professional wrestling's iconic characters, careers, matches, history, and families and delve into the sometimes bizarre and always fascinating entwining of professional wrestling and film, television, football, politics, gender, and race. This book will enhance your enjoyment, knowledge, and appreciation for the riveting world of professional wrestling.
Ready? Let's Lock Up.
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