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Damn! Why Did I Write This Book?
JTG, one half of one of the hottest tag teams in current WWE history, better known as Cryme Tyme, decided one day to just say F@#K IT! He picked up his laptop, went to Starbucks, ordered a venti hot caramel apple cider, and put together a series of short stories based on true events from his career.
From the time he set foot in wrestling school and throughout his tenure with the WWE, JTG was no stranger to getting himself into trouble on & off of camera. In this compilation all focused around the four letter word that has ended more wrestling careers than steroids, pills and alcohol combined: HEAT!
HEAT: A dark cloud that follows a wrestler after a personal conflict or misunderstanding between two individuals or more backstage.
JTG will take you, the reader, on a journey, from the beginning of his career, to the final curtain call; sharing stories on how he battled Heat from day one. Join JTG on this epic pilgrimage through this blazing inferno that was his career, while managing to piss off more people for writing this book!!!
From the time he set foot in wrestling school and throughout his tenure with the WWE, JTG was no stranger to getting himself into trouble on & off of camera. In this compilation all focused around the four letter word that has ended more wrestling careers than steroids, pills and alcohol combined: HEAT!
HEAT: A dark cloud that follows a wrestler after a personal conflict or misunderstanding between two individuals or more backstage.
JTG will take you, the reader, on a journey, from the beginning of his career, to the final curtain call; sharing stories on how he battled Heat from day one. Join JTG on this epic pilgrimage through this blazing inferno that was his career, while managing to piss off more people for writing this book!!!
67 pages, ebook
First published May 6, 2015
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May 28, 2015
In a world filled with long-winded, self-indulgent memoirs, Jayson Paul’s (a.k.a. JTG) “Damn! Why Did I Write This Book?” is an interesting experience. If you’re like me and really buy these books for all the wacky backstage antics, you’re certainly not going to be disappointed. The bulk of JTG’s brief sixty page magnum opus takes the reader through the insane world of professional wrestling and its ridiculous backstage politics. While JTG doesn’t exactly name names, wrestling fans should be able to figure out who he’s speaking about at any given moment.
While I understand that this is just one man’s side to several instances that occurred behind the curtain, it doesn’t shock me to hear just how petty some of the performers can be. Without the protection of a union, everyone on the roster has to make sure they maintain their spot on the card and because of this, it creates an ultra-competitive environment backstage. Basically, if someone decides that they just plain do not like you, you’ll find yourself having a hard time changing their mind.
JTG’s book isn't going to blow anyone’s mind but I’m sure that wasn't his intent. It doesn’t carry the weight of a Bret Hart, Mick Foley or Chris Jericho biography but above all else, it should serve as a warning to those looking to get into the wrestling business. Despite their recent partnership with the Be-A-Star Alliance (an organization founded to put an end to bullying), it appears that the boys in the back didn’t get the memo.
Also posted @ Every Read Thing.
While I understand that this is just one man’s side to several instances that occurred behind the curtain, it doesn’t shock me to hear just how petty some of the performers can be. Without the protection of a union, everyone on the roster has to make sure they maintain their spot on the card and because of this, it creates an ultra-competitive environment backstage. Basically, if someone decides that they just plain do not like you, you’ll find yourself having a hard time changing their mind.
JTG’s book isn't going to blow anyone’s mind but I’m sure that wasn't his intent. It doesn’t carry the weight of a Bret Hart, Mick Foley or Chris Jericho biography but above all else, it should serve as a warning to those looking to get into the wrestling business. Despite their recent partnership with the Be-A-Star Alliance (an organization founded to put an end to bullying), it appears that the boys in the back didn’t get the memo.
Also posted @ Every Read Thing.
May 10, 2015
At just 67 pages and in desperate need of a proofreader, JTG's Damn! Why Did I Write This Book? is hardly going to make a list of the best wrestling memoirs. However, his conversational style of writing is engaging, and his stories are a hilarious insight into the backstage goings-on in WWE. I just wish he'd named and shamed a few more of the "Top Guys" he talks about!
November 23, 2017
Quick read, fans of pro wrestling will love this! The writer is a former-WWE superstar goes by the name JTG. He's a cool dude that likes wrestling, his time with the top wrestle company had it's on and off relations. The entire story is told first person, by JTG himself, explaining how the business works, traveling places on a tight schedule, and avoid "heat" at all cost. Working in WWE is a dream come true for him, but in all realization, work is work, some dickheads want you gone, and you'll get in trouble eventually; something with personal experience I can resent. As a fan of Sports Entertainment and wonder or dreamed if I'll ever get involved of this wacky world of wrestling, it makes me stop and think if I'll end up like John Cena or JTG, most likely JTG, but hey it'll still be fun from the way he told it.
August 24, 2022
(3.5) In this very short and hilarious ebook, Jayson Paul, the man behind the wrestler known as JTG tells his experiences, mishappenings and adventures lived in his 8 year career in the WWE as a talent.
The first surprise is how charismatic, enthusiastic and direct is Jayson, making a very good storyteller and narrator, making use of his off the charts charisma and down to earth point of view to make even apparently irrelevant stories into a funny and entertaining read.
Really liked his approach of making THE HEAT the basis and main topic of this ebook, since he was working in the WWE during a time when, all the previous habits and culture of the business were still in full effect. It's evident that all the mistakes and errors were caused due to inexperience by Cryme Tyme, having been in the business not that long before their call up to the main roster, and it's clear that they definetly deserved better having all that personality and good attitude shown throughout the book.
A pleasant surprise that keeps entertaining the reader to the very end that doesn't take itself too seriously, I mean, just by looking at the cover and title of the book you realize this, and it doesn't want to be anything else, it's very honest. This makes it a perfect read to pass the time, have fun and take a look at how things were backstage during that time while getting to know how cool JTG is, who's "Just Too Good". Looking forward to reading the sequel. Totally recommended.
The first surprise is how charismatic, enthusiastic and direct is Jayson, making a very good storyteller and narrator, making use of his off the charts charisma and down to earth point of view to make even apparently irrelevant stories into a funny and entertaining read.
Really liked his approach of making THE HEAT the basis and main topic of this ebook, since he was working in the WWE during a time when, all the previous habits and culture of the business were still in full effect. It's evident that all the mistakes and errors were caused due to inexperience by Cryme Tyme, having been in the business not that long before their call up to the main roster, and it's clear that they definetly deserved better having all that personality and good attitude shown throughout the book.
A pleasant surprise that keeps entertaining the reader to the very end that doesn't take itself too seriously, I mean, just by looking at the cover and title of the book you realize this, and it doesn't want to be anything else, it's very honest. This makes it a perfect read to pass the time, have fun and take a look at how things were backstage during that time while getting to know how cool JTG is, who's "Just Too Good". Looking forward to reading the sequel. Totally recommended.
June 23, 2018
Would you read Damn! Why Did I Write This Book? again? Why?
Yes, it was very entertaining and interesting. It was also short enough to feel as though I would not have to dedicate a lot of time to read it again.
Who was your favorite character and why?
JTG because the book is about him.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, I got nightmares that John Cena stole my sunglasses.
Yes, it was very entertaining and interesting. It was also short enough to feel as though I would not have to dedicate a lot of time to read it again.
Who was your favorite character and why?
JTG because the book is about him.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, I got nightmares that John Cena stole my sunglasses.
October 18, 2017
If you go into this with the right mindset - that of someone looking for a short, quick paced & fun read of travel stories and gossip, this is for you & I recommend it. Nothing mind blowing but it is a fun and satisfying read wheather you are familiar with JTG, and to a lesser extent with wrestling.
April 21, 2019
I love reading material about wrestling and the WWE!
This book was short but still entertaining and an eye opener.
This book was short but still entertaining and an eye opener.
December 15, 2023
Good fun, short read. Sad his best mate drowned.
January 26, 2016
This book is unique.
It's really difficult to say much about it, in that this is a book you could actually finish in less than an hour. Hell, less than half an hour. For a book about the inner workings of wrestling industry, this is most certainly nothing like as detailed as, say, the Death of WCW or Pro Wrestling Through The Power Slam Years. And yet despite it's short length, it seems to engage its audience more in just a few pages and its entertaining writing style than I'd say a lot of other books on the same kind of topic do. The anecdotes about JTG confusing the theme music creator Jim Johnston with the same first-named Muppet creator Henson, as well as the recounted moments of Shad Gaspard getting JTG into trouble including missing an OVW house show, are hilarious.
And of course, the guy provides some pretty intelligent thoughts about the Chris Benoit issue, as well as his desire for a Wrestlers' Union to get established. Judging from the stories that constantly come out about how WWE workers are treated (case in point the CM Punk podcasts), a Wrestlers' Union is something that is badly needed.
This is by no means the best or the most entertaining wrestling book I've ever read, but it's most certainly up there.
It's really difficult to say much about it, in that this is a book you could actually finish in less than an hour. Hell, less than half an hour. For a book about the inner workings of wrestling industry, this is most certainly nothing like as detailed as, say, the Death of WCW or Pro Wrestling Through The Power Slam Years. And yet despite it's short length, it seems to engage its audience more in just a few pages and its entertaining writing style than I'd say a lot of other books on the same kind of topic do. The anecdotes about JTG confusing the theme music creator Jim Johnston with the same first-named Muppet creator Henson, as well as the recounted moments of Shad Gaspard getting JTG into trouble including missing an OVW house show, are hilarious.
And of course, the guy provides some pretty intelligent thoughts about the Chris Benoit issue, as well as his desire for a Wrestlers' Union to get established. Judging from the stories that constantly come out about how WWE workers are treated (case in point the CM Punk podcasts), a Wrestlers' Union is something that is badly needed.
This is by no means the best or the most entertaining wrestling book I've ever read, but it's most certainly up there.
May 26, 2015
Did the book need a proofreader? Yes. Was it extremely short? Yes. Did it give you an idea of what he went through when he was in WWE and fill in a few gaps? Absolutely. This was not a tell all book, and he's not the type to name names, and that's fine. This was frustration written onto pages, a true look at why JTG was held down and what went on with him during those 8 years with a company that didn't give him half the chance he truly deserved. It also tells the story that most people do not want to hear, that the upper talents are going to hold down lower talents. JTG was an awesome talent that WWE wasted, and even then he doesn't bemoan this, he tells the story of what got him "Heat" and he uses semi-brilliant analogies for it all. There's things I wished he had touched on, like his experience working in NXT Redemption (my favorite time in WWE history) and more positive experiences, but that's neither here nor there. This is a look, and it's all it claims to be. Enjoy it for what it is, and don't go in expecting a true biography, or even a true tell all. This is JTG saying what he needed to say.
July 28, 2015
This was a very quick read that needed about twice as much space filled with stories. Hopefully he finds a good editor to proofread and comes back with a larger book in the future. That being said, this book is a brutally honest look at the childish and greedy individuals that a young wrestler has to navigate while trying to find success in the WWE. A proofreader would have done wonders for this book. Telling us to look at a story on a certain page when the book isn't numbered, saying he was still with the company for a few years when it was a few months, and just a mess of misspelled words or extra words that didn't belong. Still, a quick and informative, as well as funny, read.
May 15, 2015
The book covers a bunch of fun, weird and pretty sad stories about how WWE works backstage/off-camera. Unfortunately JTG doesn't mention a lot of wrestler's names in these stories and keeps referring to them as "a top guy", "another wrestler", "a Hall of Famer" etc. Except for Shad Gaspard of course haha.
The book contains a lot of "typos" and the Kindle edition isn't really formatted (looks like they just uploaded a Word doc without bothering to check how it would look on Kindle). But anyway, I had fun for a while for just few euros.
The book contains a lot of "typos" and the Kindle edition isn't really formatted (looks like they just uploaded a Word doc without bothering to check how it would look on Kindle). But anyway, I had fun for a while for just few euros.
May 22, 2015
This reads like a podcast interview, but takes advantage of writing medium. He uses a similiar writing style as the Jericho books. This does provide an interesting account of the life of a Superstars by focusing on the less glamoys aspects such as heirachy and petty disagreements.
At the end of the day I was entertained and that is all you can ask for.
At the end of the day I was entertained and that is all you can ask for.
May 2, 2016
It is pretty short but a refreshing read. As another reviewer pointed out, names aren't really mentioned but it is easy to figure out who he is talking about most of the time.
It is brutally honest and he does say Cryme Tyme will probably never come back to WWE because of it but stranger things have happened.
It is brutally honest and he does say Cryme Tyme will probably never come back to WWE because of it but stranger things have happened.
May 15, 2015
It was short but inexpensive. Jtg doesn't name names, but you know who everyone is due to plenty of hints. The book was kind of sad because normal person would not dea welll with the WWE backstage based on this book.
June 10, 2015
Can't wait for the next book!!
June 19, 2015
Short, 30 minute read about trials and tribulations of a former WWE wrestler. Could have had a better editor for spelling and grammar. Read like a conversation.
December 28, 2015
Some good behind the scenes stories about what it's like to be a WWE superstar near the bottom of the food chain, but really needs an editor to knock it up into proper shape
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