Drawing Heat The Hard Way: How Wrestling Really Works

Description

Thrilling but flawed, entertaining despite the swerves and double-crosses, captivating even when repugnant - professional wrestling has enjoyed the attention and loyalty of untold millions for nearly a century. Why? Here, Matysik explains what it takes to win the hearts and minds of wrestling fans, examines the way wrestling is booked or planned, analyses the role of wrestlers and announcers and explores the problem of steroids. At times humorous, occasionally saddening and always insightful, Drawing the Heat the Hard Way is a great, objective glimpse into wrestling.

Larry Matysik is an independent promoter who has worked in the professional wrestling industry for more than 45 years. He is a former television announcer and publicist who worked for the World Wrestling Federation from 1984 to 1993. He is the author of Brody and Wrestling at the Chase. He lives in Belleville, Illinois.

"Larry Matysik may not be on your short list of professional wrestling greats, but he should be... If you have a keen interest in the nature of professional wrestling; and a desire to learn about the real details, nuances and practices that make the artform work; this is the best book written on the subject." -- Figure Four Online/WrestlingObserver.com