Wrestling Bio

As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more. When he became a committed Christian at the height of his career, Shawn learned what it's like to be a man of faith in a secular arena. Wrestling for My Life documents Shawn's journey to finding a new way of life - one that's marked by faith, family, and forgiveness.

In A Wrestling Life: The Inspiring Stories of Dan Gable, famed wrestler and wrestling coach Dan Gable tells engaging and inspiring stories of his childhood in Waterloo, Iowa; overcoming the murder of his sister as a teenager; his sports career from swimming as a young boy, to his earliest wrestling matches, through the 1972 Olympics; coaching at the University of Iowa from the Banachs to the Brands; life-changing friendships he made along the way; and tales of his family life off the mat.

Ever since the 1980s, wrestling figures have ruled the minds and hearts of kids and tweens everywhere. It all started in the 80s with companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, and LJN fighting for market share. The companies partnered with or were supported by shows that served as an advertisement medium for their licensed merchandise. Going with the trend at the time, LJN also entered into a partnership with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now known as World Wrestling Entertainment or WWE.

Derek Thompson is a senior and a wrestler, and has a secret. He’s gay. Scott Thayer is a new student who’s just moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts from Iowa. On the first day of school Derek and Scott meet, and their lives change in an instant. As Derek and Scott discover the things they have in common, they enter into one of the closest, most loving relationships either of them has ever experienced. When unexpected circumstances threaten to tear them apart, they both have to make a decision. Do they protect their secret and separate? Or fight for what they want...each other.

In the enchanting coastal town of Beaufort, where the slow southern ways cast a spell of serenity, a captivating romance unfolds. Tyler Winwood and Jake Forman two collage wrestlers who share a deep bond both on and off the mat, find themselves on a journey of self-discovery, Jake and Tyler. There two friends Morgan and Carter, become instrumental in the lives of the two boys. Paths intertwine in unexpected ways.

If you want to learn how to become an independent professional wrestler, then check out Independent Pro Wrestling Guide. This guide is written by a former indie pro wrestler who will show you step by step to get started in the independent wrestling world. Learn how to get your start in as a professional wrestler on the independent circuit. Hear tales and get advice from someone who knows what it's like to wrestle as an independent wrestler. Find out how to find the perfect wrestling school as well as how to pay for your wrestling education. Having trouble getting booked in your first match? This book lets you know what tools you need to get yourself between the ropes!