Red Headed Geek: My Short and Painful Career as a Rasslin' Manager
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 161547014X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 225 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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my"A Cult Classic" according to my2cents. Whether you are a longtime fan of The Rev or new to the flock, I defy you to put this book down!Part bio, part insider perspective, and part reminder to be careful what you wish for, Red-Headed Geek is a magical mystery tour of one of America's most maligned pastimes. In a travelogue not to be missed, the author drives you down Alligator Alley to the da. cents said A Cult Classic. Whether you are a longtime fan of The Rev or new to the flock, I defy you to put this book down!Part bio, part insider perspective, and part reminder to be careful what you wish for, Red-Headed Geek is a magical mystery tour of one of America's most maligned pastimes. In a travelogue not to be missed, the author drives you down Alligator Alley to the da. "From a closet wrasslin' connoisseur" according to SGSI. I must admit that as 10 year old, I loved the drama of the Saturday wrestling programs on TV. I even got to go down to the Denver Coliseum twice to see the Crusher live and in person. Eight thousand people screaming in cathartic anticipation, a developmental milestone for a child in America.So this book was an enjoyable easy read by another wrestling fa. "Wrestling with an exciting part of his past" according to Amazon Customer. I ran across Reverend Billy in Santa Cruz music hall after a bang-up performance. I had heard his radio show, but otherwise knew nothing about him especially his stint in the professional wrestling business.Redheaded Geek is a short, breezy, fast and slightly psychotic look at Reverend Wirtz's role in the wraslin' biz during its major change period, fr
He lives in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Billy C. He has been called one of the top-10 authorities on classic black gospel in the country by Blues Revue and is a contributing writer for the Blues Revue, writing the “Slipped Discs” column, the Charlotte Observer, writing the “Dixie Detours” column, and C.M.A. Magazine. . Wirtz hosts a weekly syndicated radio progra
For the die-hard fan or the total nonbeliever, this book presents one man’s honest perspective and observations on a fascinating subculture.. Neither an exposé of the dark underbelly of wrestling nor a justification of its existence, Red Headed Geek is a loving, firsthand 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. The book also contains a glossary of wrestling slang for those who aren’t as familiar with the sport. 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 practi
About the AuthorBilly C. He has been called one of the top-10 authorities on classic black gospel in the country by Blues Revue and is a contributing writer for the Blues Revue, writing the “Slipped Discs” column, the Charlotte Observer, writing the “Dixie Detours” column, and C.M.A. . He lives in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He is also a country musician and a former pro wrestling manager. Wirtz hosts a weekly syndicated radio program that features a two-hour mix of a variety of musical styles, including early rock and roll, gospel, soul, hillbilly, and Mexican garage. Magazine