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Title: The Legends of Wrestling: "Classy" Freddie Blassie by Classy Blassie, Keith Greenberg ISBN: 0743463161 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: May, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the Best Books Ever on Pro Wrestling
Comment: Since I first heard that "The King Of Men", Freddie Blassie, was penning his autobiography, I've been looking forward to reading this book. I admittedly approached it with a bit of skepticism, since it has the WWE tag on it - and, frankly, most WWE-sponsored
bios/autobiographies have been puff pieces, seemingly written and published primarily to sing the praises of that company and its head, Vincent K. McMahon (AKA The Anti-Christ of Pro Wrestling to most older fans). (NOTE: Mick Foley's books are the exception to this rule - although Mick went very easy on the McMahon family, in my opinion, in his two books.) As any old-timer can tell you, Classy Fred B. spent very little time as a active wrestler in the WWWF/WWF/WWE, although he was a very successful manager for the company, primarily in the 80's.
I'm happy to report that Freddie was allowed to tell his story unfettered by the responsibility to continually sing the praises of McMahon & co. And it's a fascinating, very lively read, spanning his entire career and life. Unlike many wrestling biographies (Arn Anderson, Bruno Sammartino, The Fabulous Moolah), Freddie lets us in early and often on the fact that pro wrestling is a pre-determined work, where the main objective is to put butts in the seats and make money by entertaining. Also, he makes no bones about whom he liked and disliked, whom he enjoyed working with in the ring, etc. Special kudos to the writer for capturing FB's manner of speaking perfectly on paper. The book reads like I would imagine a taped interview with Mr. Blassie comes off. There's even a mention about the classic "documentary" film by Jeff Krulik, "Mister Blassie Goes To Washington", an all-time favotite of mine.
All in all, I'd rate it up with Mick Foley's 2 books, Lou Thesz'
"Hooker", and the Dynamite Kid's book as one of the all-time best rasslin' bios.
Rating: 4
Summary: STILL CLASSY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Comment: The Hollywood Fashion Plate, Freddie Blassie is truly a living legend. He tells the real story of when wrestling was king, not the joke it is now. Who else could beat up a guy who was holding up a coffee shop in Florida when he was 75?
Freddie!
Who else would give Dee Snider the inspiration to sharpen his teeth?
Freddie!
He should have bitten Vince's little member off with them. Then again, maybe Vince doesn't have one because of his steroid abuse.
Who else would wear sequin suits at age 80?
Freddie!
Who else would have a foxy Asian wife half his age?
Who?
The One and Only Classy One, Classy Freddie Blassie, that's who!
Never mind the occasional shilling he does for Vince, he is THE Living Legend who wrote the book in the ring long before he wrote the book on paper. If you don't read this, you're a pencil necked geek!
Rating: 5
Summary: BLASSIE FOREVER!!!
Comment: Probably no more than once or twice in every generation does an individual transcend his particular vocation. Freddie Blassie was without question one of those extraordinary larger than life characters. Blessed with unparalleled charisma and "star quality", combined with genuine mat wrestling skills and a kinetic brawling style, "Fearless Fred" was one of the dominant players of the mat wars for decades, actually peaking in popularity while in his fifties. Having interviewed the man, I know how colorful his anecdotes are, and this book does him full justice. His inimitable speaking style is much in evidence here, and there isn't a dull spot in the whole book. If you love the "Classy One", this book is for you. If you don't know who he is, then read this book and you will become a fan. Filled with information that's interesting and humorous, we learn how this amusingly grouchy man thinks. And he pulls no punches in discussing personalities in the game, From Buddy Rogers to Hogan. Freddie is a man that went from top Wrestler to top Manager to cult star to legend, and this book does him proud. It's a book to read and re-read. And treasure.
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Title: Bobby the Brain: Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All by Bobby Heenan, Steve Anderson ISBN: 1572434651 Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: In the Pit with Piper: Roddy Gets Rowdy by Robert Picarello, Rowdy" Roddy Piper ISBN: 0425187217 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: It's Good to Be the King...Sometimes by Jerry Lawler ISBN: 0743457676 Publisher: Pocket Star Pub. Date: 17 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Sex, Lies, and Headlocks: The Real Story of Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation by Shaun Assael, Mike Mooneyham ISBN: 0609606905 Publisher: Crown Pub Pub. Date: 16 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: The Hardy Boyz : Exist 2 Inspire by Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy ISBN: 0060521546 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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