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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians
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The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians Paperback - 2002

by Greg Oliver

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As the first comprehensive look at the ruffians, rascals, and rule breakers in the wrestling business, this history explains the rise of the wrestling villain, the reasons for his (or her) success, and the impact these sordid characters have had on the sport. Based on first-hand interviews with hundreds of wrestlers, managers, promoters, and historians, these entertaining profiles document wrestling’s top rotten apples from the 1920s to today, providing plenty of support for the book's claim that fans love to hate the bad guys as much as they love to love the heroes. With remarkable candor, wrestling’s troublemakers explain why they became villains and how they perceived and honed their roles; the sport is richer for the presence of the nefarious ones—and they know it. With more than 150 never-before-seen photos, this book will satisfy devoted fans and inspire everyone else to take a look at the exciting and often bizarre world of professional wrestling.

From the publisher

The Canucks worthy of a spot in the pro wrestling hall of fame Bret Hart, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Chris Benoit... did you know they were Canadian? By population, no other country on Earth has sent as many top performers to the upper echelon of the squared circle. But to this day, the origins of these superstars have been hidden or played down by promoters -- Canada has been the dark secret of professional wrestling. But everything's about to change as respected wrestling author Greg Oliver blows the lid off the secrets: Rowdy Roddy Piper was never from Scotland, he's from Saskatchewan; Mad Dog Vachon, billed from Algeria, was from Quebec; Abdullah the Butcher learned to use a fork in Windsor, Ontario; Val Venis isn't a porn star from Las Vegas but a wannabe helicopter pilot from Southern Ontario. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians details all of the top stars to come out of the Great White North. Top wrestlers such as Chris Jericho, Whipper Watson, Chris Benoit, Gene Kiniski, Rick Martel, Killer Kowalski, Edge and Christian, Chris and John Tolos, Yvon Robert, and Sky Low Low are profiled. Plus, a special section features such famous fighting families as the Harts, the Cormiers, and the Rougeaus. Full of photos and fascinating stories and facts, The Canadians is a must-read for any wrestling fan -- whether they hide their country of origin or not!

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  • Title The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians
  • Author Greg Oliver
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Pages 280
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher ECW Press, Toronto
  • Date October 28, 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781550225310 / 1550225316
  • Weight 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.14 x 6.04 x 0.52 in (23.22 x 15.34 x 1.32 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Wrestlers - Canada, Wrestling - Canada
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.812

About the author

Greg Oliver is the author of 14 books and counting, and the producer of the long-running SLAM! Wrestling website. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and son.
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