''A fun read about an underrated talent and 35 years
of both good and bad luck in life... and the struggles
to keep a career alive as the old territorial system was
falling apart.''- Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer ''One
of the best-written wrestling books I have ever read...
honest and endlessly entertaining.''- Jim Valley, Pro
Wrestling Torch contributor ''It's been a long time
since I've been so pleasantly surprised by a book... a
very well-written and lively read.''- Dwight Jaynes,
Comcast Sports Net He defeated Andre the Giant, tutored
the Ultimate Warrior and helped Jake ''The Snake''
Roberts invent the DDT. He was also Harley Race's
booker, Ric Flair's driver and Roddy Piper's right-hand
man. This is the true story of pro wrestling's
overlooked legend. GRAPPLER chronicles the rags to
almost-riches journey of Lynn ''The Grappler'' Denton. A
star of pro wrestling's territorial era, Denton worked
alongside the biggest stars of the 1980s. GRAPPLER
recounts his adventures with wrestling legends such as
Bret Hart, Dynamite Kid, Junkyard Dog, Ted Dibiase, Rick
Rude, Curt Hennig, Jerry Lawler and Bill Goldberg.
Denton also gives wrestling fans a behind-the-scenes
look at several legendary promotions, including
Mid-South, World Class, Memphis and Portland Wrestling.
The book revisits the territories' ''glory days,'' and
offers a ringside seat for their demise. From Denton's
humble beginnings in a Texas dance hall, to the bright
lights of the ''Monday Night Wars,'' this is the story
of one man chasing his dream through 35 years of
wrestling history. With a foreword from WWE legend
''Rowdy'' Roddy Piper, GRAPPLER is a must have for any
fan who wants to learn about the unsung heroes of
professional wrestling. This humorous and heartfelt
autobiography is proof that not every legend wears a
Hall of Fame ring. |
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