Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest

A History, 1883 to the Present

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Introduced in the Pacific Northwest in 1883, professional wrestling has a long and storied history in the region and has contributed significantly to Northwest culture. This entertaining account of the wrestling industry in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia provides a detailed look at more than 130 years of events in the ring and behind the scenes. The author draws connections between developments in wrestling and the changing identity of the Pacific Northwest.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-11-29
Mått:152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt:295 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:230
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9781476670027

Utforska kategorier

Kampsport och självförsvar inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Mer om författaren

Steven Verrier has previously written works of short drama, fiction, and nonfiction published in the United States, Canada, and Japan. He lives in Bonney Lake, Washington.

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Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Early Decades of Wrestling in the Northwest2. Beginning of the Owen Dynasty3. British Columbia, 1930–19494. Major Developments, Early 1930s–Early 1950s5. Golden Age and Connections to the Northwest6. Regional Promotions on Television7. The Parker-Fenton Era8. Dominance of the NWA9. All-Star Wrestling’s Golden Age, 1968–197710. New Home of Portland Wrestling11. Life of an “Outlaw” Territory, 1973–197512. The Tomko Takeover13. Portland Wrestling’s Last Hurrah14. British Columbia, 1989–201715. Washington and Oregon: The Last Two Decades16. Another 130 Years?BibliographyIndex