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Book Reviews for National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling


 

 

 

"Well-researched . . . brings back such names as Vincent McMahon Sr. and the 'father' of the NWA, Sam Muchnick."  —The Slammer, New York Daily News
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"The most comprehensive and well-written reference piece associated with the business of professional wrestling. . . . Highest possible recommendation." —GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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"Recommended to anyone that is a fan of the golden era of pro wrestling."  — About.com

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"One of the best wrestling books ever written. . . . I highly recommend this book for any wrestling library."  —411mania.com

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"A great history of the NWA, the ownership, the history of the NWA title, and promotional aspects of the federation. . . . 9 out of 10."  —A1 Wrestling Newsletter

 

"If I were to teach a course on the history of professional wrestling, this would be the text book."  alanwojcik.com


What others are saying about the NWA wrestling book:

"Best book on wrestling history I've ever read." - Dave Meltzer, wrestlingobserver.com

"If you are an aficionado of wrestling history or someone who is interested in the subject, this book is an essential volume in your library of wrestling literature." - Sheldon Goldberg, wrestling promoter, historian   
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"One outstanding new release I highly recommend is "National Wrestling Alliance," which is a comprehensive look at the history of the industry's leading cartel of territories from the 1940s until Vince McMahon's national expansion of WWE in the mid-1980s." - Alex Marvez, Scripps Howard News Service

"I recommend a new book about the history of the NWA, written by wrestling researcher Tim Hornbaker, entitled National Wrestling Alliance - The Untold Story of the Monopoly That Strangled Pro Wrestling.  From what I've read so far, it is a very good read." - Jim Varsallone, The Miami Herald.com

"I was astounded by the amount of research put into this project by author Tim Hornbaker.  It has to be the most thoroughly organized book about wrestling that I have yet to come across.  This book comes highly recommended by me." - Brad Dykens, www.onlineworldofwrestling.com

"Hornbaker has truly shown his research ability with this book and is a great read for any wrestling fan who enjoys the older days of the sport." - Bill Taylor, A1WrestlingNews Newsletter