The Death of Wcw

Name: The Death of Wcw
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SKU: 9781770411753
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10th Anniversary of the Bestselling Classic - Revised and Expanded

By Bryan Alvarez and R. D. Reynolds

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Summary

The Death of WCW delves into the rise and fall of World Championship Wrestling, a major player in professional wrestling during the 1990s. It explores the business missteps, creative decisions, and internal conflicts that ultimately led to the company's demise. The book provides an engaging analysis of how financial mismanagement and strategic errors contributed to WCW's downfall.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the dramatic and turbulent history of professional wrestling. It offers an insider's look into the rise and fall of a major wrestling promotion, filled with behind-the-scenes stories, intriguing personalities, and the business decisions that led to its demise. This narrative might captivate you with its blend of sports, entertainment, and real-life drama.

The Death of Wcw

What went wrong? This expanded and updated version of the bestselling Death of WCW takes readers through a detailed dissection of WCW’s downfall, including even more commentary from the men who were there.

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In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world and the highest-rated show on cable television.

But by 2001, however, everything had bottomed out. The company – having lost a whopping 95% of its audience – was sold for next to nothing to Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). What went wrong?

This expanded and updated version of the bestselling The Death of WCW takes readers through a detailed dissection of WCW's downfall, including even more commentary from the men who were there.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Death of WCW by Bryan Alvarez and R. D. Reynolds is often praised for its comprehensive and entertaining exploration of World Championship Wrestling's decline. Reviewers frequently commend the authors for their detailed research and engaging storytelling, highlighting their ability to blend humour with analysis. Some readers, however, feel the book can be overly critical at times, but generally, it's considered a must-read for wrestling fans interested in understanding the intricacies of the industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781770411753

Publisher: ECW Press,Canada

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2014

Country: Canada

Imprint: ECW Press,Canada

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 758g

Pages: 426

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Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Bryan Alvarez Non-Fiction R. D. Reynolds Sports

About the Author

R.D. Reynolds is the co-author of Wrestlecrap and the co-creator of WrestleCrap.com, one of the wrestling community’s favourite websites. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bryan Alvarez is the editor and publisher of Figure Four Weekly. He lives in Woodinville, WA.