Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling

Laprade, Pat

ISBN 10: 1770413073 / ISBN 13: 9781770413078

Published by ECW Press, 2017

Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.1770413073.A

Synopsis:

Documenting the rise of women's wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event.

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 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, Sasha Banks, and Bayley.

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.

Women's wrestling is at its all-time high in popularity with pay-per-view viewership on par with men's for the first time in history. UFC's, Ronda Rousey, has brought a surge of attention to women's grappling that has caused the world to take notice. WWE platforms like NXT are featuring women and taking women's wrestling more seriously. Jenji Kohan, showrunner of Orange Is the New Black, is creating a new TV series based on women's wrestling.

About the Author: Pat Laprade has been involved in pro wrestling for 15 years and has contributed to many women s wrestling promotions, including SHIMMER and Femmes Fatales. He co-wrote Wrestling Observer s 2013 book of the year Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs as well as a biography of Maurice Mad Dog Vachon. He lives in Montreal, Quebec. Dan Murphy has been a writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated since 1997 and has overseen PWI s annual female 50 ranking since its inception in 2008. He lives in Buffalo and has written four books on the history of his native western New York. Trained in the legendary Hart Dungeon, Natalya is a former WWE Women s Champion. She lives in Tampa, Florida."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The ...
Publisher: ECW Press
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable