From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment. As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestlingwith its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship goldhas conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestlings complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock, and modern-day favorites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestlings progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to todays diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestlings reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).
