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 wrestling-withh its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing complexes and PowerPoint in pursuit of Championship gold-hass conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcast aubrey sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and the rock, and modern-day favourites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestling's progress from the Carnival days of the Gold dust trio to the dominance of the WWF/wee to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (All-in), and Japan (puroresu).

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