Shooters: Pro Wrestling's Real Life Tough Guys

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Shooters tells the stories of athletes like Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, men who have lived their lives on the border between 'works' and 'shoots', between the routines of the professional wrestling circuit and the legitimate confrontations that made their reputations. From catch wrestling masters Ad Santel and Billy Robinson to pro-wrestling icons like Strangler Lewis and Lou Thesz, from Olympic heroes Danny Hodge and Kurt Angle, Shooters takes readers from the shadowy carnival tent and the dingy training hall to the bright lights of the squared circle.

Jonathan Snowden is the author of "Total MMA" and coauthor of "The MMA Encyclopedia."""He works for the Department of Defense, and he has trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the Army Combatives Program. He is a former radio DJ and television producer for the White House Communications Agency. He lives in Washington, DC.

"A fascinating read . . . At under 300 pages before appendices, it's a fairly brisk one as well. Whether you're a fan of pro wrestling or not, the stories presented within have plenty for everyone to enjoy." -- MMA Torch