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Title: The Rise And Fall Of ECW

Synopsis
Independent wrestling promotions were once the norm. However, with the rise of World Wrestling franchises, the possibility of an independent succeeding grew faint. When Eastern Championship Wrestling, based in a warehouse in Philadelphia, hired a brash New Yorker, Paul Heyman, he created a company that dared to push the boundaries of sports entertainment. Rather than relying on local talent and down-and-out veterans, he created new characters and story lines. In the matches, ECW broke even farther from the mainstream: tables, ladders, barbed wire, and even frying pans were used with abandon. Wrestlers put their bodies on the line, taking ever greater risks, daring to jump, leap, and fall from places never tried before. For nearly a decade, with a reckless, brutal, death-defying, and often bloody style, ECW became the stuff of legend. Extensive interviews reveal what made this upstart company great--and what ultimately led to its demise.--From publisher description.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        264 Pages
Weight:        1.4 Pounds
Height:         9.8 Inches
Width:          6.5 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
A behind-the-scenes account of the rise of Extreme Championship Wrestling describes its growing, cult-like fan base, its influence on the rules and polices of the WWE, and the contributions of such figures as Mick Foley, Rob Van Dam, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Rise And Fall Of ECW and it was written by Rafael Alvarez, Tazz, Tommy Dreamer, Paul Heyman. This edition of The Rise And Fall Of ECW is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is June 2006 and it has a suggested retail price of $26. There are 264 pages in the book and it was published by Pocket Star. The 10 digit ISBN is 1416510583 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781416510581. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.