Unscripted

by Ken Leiker, Mark Vancil

The fans in their seats are barely able to contain themselves. The buzz of the crowd rises higher and higher until that first Superstar walks onto the stage and into the ring. It doesn't matter where you are in the arena-ringside or high above the floor you know that it's going to be an exciting night. There are signs everywhere, the people in their seats chant for their favorite wrestler. You get caught up in the wave of excitement filling the place. Maybe tonight a title changes hands. This is the WWE anything can happen.You begin to wonder just what is it like to be a WWE Superstar. What do you have to do everyday to make it? What is it like to spend your life with countless numbers of people cheering or even booing you? You look into the ring and wonder. What if you could go behind the stage? What if you could travel with one of the wrestlers? What would it be like to visit a Superstar in their home? Unscripted is an unvarnished, all access look inside the lives of World Wrestling Entertainment's Superstars. From life on the road traveling more than two hundred days a year, to performing in front of hundreds of thousands, the WWE's Superstar's share their incredible story in their own words offering readers an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes.The Undertaker tells you why he didn't become a professional basketball player. Goldberg tells you why he joined the WWE. The Rock reveals how his own father tried to sabotage his career. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon speak openly and frankly about their relationship. Chris Jericho describes how he keeps it all in perspective. Sean Michaels talks about his revitalized career and how important his family and his faith are. Kurt Angle explains how you can wrestle with a broken neck.Unscripted lifts the curtain on the backstage areas of the shows, the homes and the everyday lives and ordinary events of these extraordinary people. It is a lavishly illustrated tribute to the men and women who climb over the rope day-after-day for the roar of the crowd.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal, drop-dead gorgeous book. The contents are very good, but the true value is in the beautifully printed photos. Highly recommended for any wrestling fan.

[Mr. Pease · Rating 3 out of 5]

A coffee table book with some exceptional behind the scenes photography of the WWE machine in action. Written commentary from some of the featured superstars provides a little insight into the life of a road-weary worker. Very little content to justify the high price of the hardcover, but an interesting conversation piece to keep around for those uninitiated into the bizarre world of wrestling.

[Melaniejo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this book. Loved the pictures as well. It was nice to see the superstars on the road. You get an in depth look into some of the lives of the most popular superstars.

[Tim Dunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good fun read, fun to look at....worth it for fans.

[Mitch W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unscripted by Ken Leiker is a fantastic pro wrestling book. You learn what it takes to really make it in the business and you learn how hard it really is and the injuries you have to go through.

[Juxhin Deliu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting collection of everyday and life stories from WWE personnel, mixed with personal opinions and advices on " sports-entertainment" business. Some bits were quite redundant and uncalled for, although easy to ride, other ones really draw some interest and points to be focused on. Discreet, all in all.