I just finished Controversy Creates Cash by Eric Bischoff. If you don't know who Eric Bischoff is he is the one who built WCW up to the number 1 pro wrestling company in the world in 1996 - 1998. This book gives his account from his start in pro wrestling with the AWA to the rise of WCW, the creation of Nitro to the eventual demise of WCW. He disputes many claims that other books have stated and even admits many of his mistakes such as how he handled the Arn Anderson retirement. Unlike many other 'wrestling' books this is not one huge ego trip. Eric doesn't pull too many punches but you can tell he was p.c. on a few opinions, after all the book was backed by the WWE so I'm sure he held back a little. If you were a wrestling fan during these times this is a must read, it will really take you back to the height of the Monday Night Wars.
Another good read is The Death of WCW by R.D. Reynolds and Bryan Alvarez which is kind of some of the same story but from another point of view.
Just started reading Better Dads, Stronger Sons by Rick Johnson. I will give a review when I am done, until then please leave comments and visit some of mu fav links.
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