Author Description

What sets professional wrestling apart from other sports? Easy — the characters. Skill and science are paramount in wrestling, but any veteran of the mat will tell you that character — mild, wild or off the wall — keeps fans hooked and coming back for more. Following in the footsteps of the popular Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame series, Classic Characters takes a deep dive into the archives of SLAM! Wrestling and new research to tell you more about the men and moments that have helped to shape this unique sport. Authored by award-winning journalist Steven Johnson, more than 40 engaging and entertaining profiles in Classic Characters take you from the Depression to the steroid era, from war-time heroes to real-life villains, from the birth of rock and wrestling to the origins of Fritz Von Erich. It’s a rich and wild ride you won’t want to put down.