wrestling

"Pro wrestling is one of the world's most popular sports. Readers will learn . . . facts about iconic moments, amazing moves, and memorable stars from the world of pro wrestling"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], longtime sports journalist Bill Hanstock pulls back the curtain to give a smart fan's account of WWE and Vince McMahon's journey to the top"--Provided by publisher.

A mix of theater, athletics, and a rock concert, there's nothing quite like going to a professional wrestling show. From the entrance music and pyrotechnics to high-flying, off-the-top-rope moonsaults, it's easy to see why kids would aspire to get into the business! This book takes even reluctant readers on the ride those who want to be pro wrestlers take through training, backyard wrestling, indie promotions, and of course, big companies like AEW and WWE. Inspirational stories of success are included throughout, accompanied by full-color photographs of some of today's greats of pro wrestling.

Before she decides whether to accept her stepfather's proposal of adoption, twelve-year-old Adela Ram?rez reaches out to her estranged biological father--who is in the midst of a career comeback as a luchador--and the eccentric extended family of wrestlers she has never met, bringing Adela closer to understanding the expansive definition of family.

MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts-like her dad not being around anymore-don't go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesn't have friends at school to lean on. There is only one thing MJ loves: the world of professional wrestling. She especially idolizes the luchadores and the stories they tell in the ring. When MJ learns that her neighbor, Mr. Arellano, runs a wrestling school, she has a new mission in life: join the school, train hard, and become a wrestler. But trouble lies ahead. After wrestling in a showcase event, MJ attracts the attention of Mr. Arellano's enemy at the State Athletic Commission. There are threats to shut the school down, putting MJ's new home-and the community that welcomed her-at risk. What can MJ do to save her new family?.

Pizza's and Taco's moms want them to join a sports team, so when they see the wrestling sign up sheet at school they choose their wrestling names and create signature moves, hoping to join the club.

"When the school principal cancels Sasha's gaming club, she's crushed--but not alone. Turns out theater, cosplay, and choir clubs are canceled too, and tons of kids are left without a space to let their creativity shine. Just when she thinks all hope is lost, a class project leads Sasha and her new friends somewhere they never expected--a local wrestling match--where costumes, secret identities, and catchphrases abound. It's there an idea is formed. Enter Club Kick Out! But not everyone is on board with this flashy new club, so when Sasha and her friends take their performances too far, trouble starts brewing. With friendships on the ropes and an unexpected injury in the ring, it looks like the end for these up-and-coming performers. Can Sasha and her friends make a comeback in time for Club Kick Out to give the school a match they'll never forget. . .or is this young club officially down for the count?"--Provided by publisher.

"Dean Ambrose. The scrappy, wild-eyed, blue-collar people's champion who never says die--and the Lunatic Fringe. After watching his former teammates of The Shield obsess over the WWE Championship, Dean decides that it's time to take his career to an entirely new level. His first step on this new path--provoking the scariest man in WWE, the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. Luckily for Ambrose, he meets an unlikely ally in The Legit Boss, Sasha Banks, who is locked in a war with Charlotte Flair. Follow these Superstars on the road to title dreams at Money in the Bank!"--Back cover.

"Seth Rollins. Roman Reigns. Dean Ambrose. Together they formed The Shield, one of the most dominant factions in WWE history--until the ultimate opportunist Seth chose to betray the group at the behest of Triple H, the 'King of Kings' who has cemented himself as the authority in control of WWE. Now, Seth is back on the hunt for the WWE Championship, a journey that will send him on a collision course with his former brothers . . ."--Back cover.

"Charlotte Flair -- the Queen. Sasha Banks -- The Legit Boss. Bayley -- The Hugger. Becky Lynch -- The Irish Lass Kicker. Get ready to discover the top-secret story behind these four women kicking off the Women's Evolution that changed the WWE Universe forever!" -- Back cover.