Author(s): Brian Solomon

Biographies & Memoirs

They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backkland, Superstar Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favourites: 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd and the Fabulous Moolah. They were heroes, someone just like you that you could cheer for: Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, Peter Maivia. They were the stars that shined the brightest, and left an indelible mark in the memories of countless fans. In a time when professional wrestling was divided into territories, no place created bigger Superstars than World Wrestling Entertainment. From the company's centrepiece in Madison Square Garden, legends were born. This one-stop guide to wrestling's most legendary heroes covers everything from their most famous matches to their biggest feuds. Illustrated with stunning photos of these all-time greats in action, this is a must for every wrestling fan!