women wrestlers

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Ronda Rousey

2020
Shares the life and career of UFC champion "Rowdy" Ronda Rousay, exploring her childhood, her early skill in judo and how she became the first woman to compete for and win the UFC title.
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Charlotte Flair

2019
As the daughter of WWE legend Ric Flair, Charlotte probably felt like she had a lot to prove as a wrestler. Often called one of the most athletic WWE superstars in the locker room, Charlotte has worked to make a name on her own and become a dominant force in the women's division.

Bayley

2019
This book gives Bayley fans a closer look at how she grew up to become the sparkly personality she is today, including her training, her time at companies other than the WWE, and her greatest achievements.

The sweetheart

a novel
In 1953, seventeen-year-old Leonie Putzkammer leaves her life as a waitress in Philadelphia to become a famed female wrestler, finding love and self-acceptance along the way.
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Crazy is my superpower

how I triumphed by breaking bones, breaking hearts, and breaking the rules
2016
Retired WWE superstar AJ Mendez Brooks reflects on escaping her childhood of poverty, addiction, and mental illness to the world of professional wrestling and what it took to gain control of her life.
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The sweetheart

a novel
2015

Chyna

if they only knew
2001
An autobiography in which female World Wrestling Federation performer Chyna discusses the struggles she has overcome throughout his life, against her parents, stereotypes, and the challenges of becoming a star with the WWF.

The story of the wrestler they call "Chyna"

2001
Provides a brief overview of the life and career of professional wrestler Chyna, discussing how she broke down the gender barrier to get her start in the sport.

Beneath the armor of an athlete

real strength on the wrestling mat
2003
Lisa Whitsett chronicles her experiences as both an athlete and a mental health counselor.

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