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Neither an expose of the dark underbelly of wrestling nor a
justification of its existence, Red Headed Geek is a loving,
first-hand look inside the regional wrestling circuits of
yesteryear by a former manager who's been tossed from the ring,
bashed with a folding chair, and had painfully honest conversations
with the wrestlers themselves. Billy C Wirtz gives a distinct view
of the strange world of wrestling, offering a look into the actual
workings of the business and the underlying reasons for its
popularity, as well as an explanation for its status as an often
maligned and misunderstood subculture and its vital role in
American working-class entertainment. He recounts his painful
"on-the-job" training -- explaining certain practices and
dispelling some commonly held myths and beliefs -- and discusses
his personal and professional relationships with wrestlers such as
the Fabulous Moolah, Diamond Lil, Sir Oliver Humperdink, and dozens
of others, from the legendary to the never-heard-ofs. The book also
contains a glossary of wrestling slang for those who aren't as
familiar with the sport. For the die-hard fan or the total
non-believer, this book presents one man's honest perspective and
observations on a fascinating subculture.
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