Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the
scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal,
unbelievable backstage world of the WWE. With untold stories from a
career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and
controversial moments in wrestling history, THERE'S JUST ONE
PROBLEM is an honest, unflinching look on how an introverted
life-long fan unexpectedly became one the most powerful men in all
of professional wrestling. For decades wrestling was shrouded in
secrecy. It had larger than life personalities, bone crunching
physicality and jaw-dropping theatrics but backstage it was an
industry devoid of outsiders. Then in 1999, after working together
on a special for MTV, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson turned to 26-year
old television writer Brian Gewirtz and asked "You ever consider
writing for WWE?" That question, and its answer, would have a
profound effect on both of their lives for years to come. THERE'S
JUST ONE PROBLEM is a story about perseverance, tenacity, and steel
chairs. Most writers in the WWE last for a matter of months;
Gewirtz was there for over 15 years, writing some of most memorable
and infamous storylines in WWE history (covering the "Attitude
Era", the "Ruthless Aggression Era" and into the "PG" and "Reality"
eras). Throughout this journey Gewirtz found himself becoming both
friend and antagonist to some of the biggest names in WWE history -
Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Bill
Goldberg, Paul Heyman, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and the two
men who he worked the most closely with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon
and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. These men not only shaped his life
professionally but also personally, forcing him to grow and change
both as a writer and a human being. So how does a lifelong fan and
outsider break through to become the ultimate insider? How does a
low-key personality deal directly with his boss, the most brash,
unpredictable "alpha male" on the planet, WWE Chairman Vince
McMahon? How does one gain respect in a locker room that wants
nothing more than to see him disappear? Where does one go when
every year in wrestling takes you further away from the writing
career you always wanted? Taking advice from his idol, the late
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, when you're so full of fear, there's only one
way to push through: become fearless.
General
| Imprint: |
Twelve
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2023 |
| Authors: |
Brian Gewirtz
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 133mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
288 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5387-1054-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-5387-1054-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781538710548 |
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