women wrestlers

"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. . . . A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. . . . Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . memoir from WWE superstar Rebecca Quin--a.k.a. The Man, a.k.a. Becky Lynch--delves into her earliest wrestling days, her scrappy beginnings, and her meteoric rise to fame"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"Although they are told that wrestling is for boys, preteen girls Noelia and Wara put on traditional costumes of the Aymara women of Bolivia and head to the fighting ring as Cholitas (or luchadoras). During the week they train physically and develop their fighting styles, and although they realize they can't wrestle forever, they both will use the lessons they've learned in the ring to follow their other dreams"--OCLC.

Profiles the life and career of the professional wrestler, describing how she made her way from the world of mixed martial arts into sports entertainment and detailing her wrestling friendships and rivalries.

Presents profiles of some of the women who have achieved success and fame as wrestlers, managers, and valets in the world of professional wrestling.

Shares the life and career of Alexa Bliss, exploring her childhood, WWE career, legacy, and more.

Shares the life and career of WWE wrestler Ronda Rousay, exploring her childhood, UFC championship, legacy, and more.

Text and photographs look at some of the women of the World Wrestling Entertainment.