Sisterhood of the Squared Circle

ISBN-13: 9781770413078 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 384 str.

Pat Laprade

Opis

From side show to main-eventing in the WWE, documentingthe rise of women s wrestling
Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women s wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today s hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how the backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Penny Banner, Wendi Richter, Trish Stratus, Chyna, and Lita, are celebrated alongside today s stars, like Charlotte, Natalya, and Paige.
With rare photographs, and an exploration of women s wrestling worldwide including chapters on Japan, Mexico, England, and Australia Sisterhood of the Squared Circle is a priceless contribution to the history of professional wrestling.
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