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Greg "The Hammer"- Forever Valentine
For the first time, WWE Hall of Famer Greg "The Hammer" Valentine tells his life story in his own words with HOF co-author Kenny Casanova.
FOREVER VALENTINE follows his journey from growing up as the son of legendary wrestler Johnny Valentine to training under Stu Hart and the Original Sheik. Travel with Greg through the territories and his Japanese tour with Andre the Giant. Experience working with Ric Flair, breaking Wahoo's leg, and his legendary Dog Collar Match with Roddy Piper. Relive his unforgettable feud with Tito Santana and facing Hulk Hogan. Witness The Dream Team with Brutus Beefcake, the Rhythm & Blues run with Honky Tonk Man, and his post-New York WCW, the independents, a tour of Germany with The Ultimate Warrior, and much more!
Packed with unforgettable stories from wrestling's golden era, this definitive autobiography truly "hits the nail on the head."
FOREVER VALENTINE follows his journey from growing up as the son of legendary wrestler Johnny Valentine to training under Stu Hart and the Original Sheik. Travel with Greg through the territories and his Japanese tour with Andre the Giant. Experience working with Ric Flair, breaking Wahoo's leg, and his legendary Dog Collar Match with Roddy Piper. Relive his unforgettable feud with Tito Santana and facing Hulk Hogan. Witness The Dream Team with Brutus Beefcake, the Rhythm & Blues run with Honky Tonk Man, and his post-New York WCW, the independents, a tour of Germany with The Ultimate Warrior, and much more!
Packed with unforgettable stories from wrestling's golden era, this definitive autobiography truly "hits the nail on the head."
499 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2026
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July 19, 2026
Book 32 of 2026
4.5 stars
Kenny Casanova does it again!
This time he tackles Greg “The Hammer” Valentine.
The Hammer had big shoes to fill being the son of Johnny Valentine. Not only did he fill them, he surpassed his father.
The Hammer has been around, wrestled the best, and had a very long, and great career!
From singles to the Dream Team to Rhythm and Blues, Valentine has seen it all. Wrestled in multiple territories, wwf, wcw, and indies…. The Hammer had a HOF career.
IMO he was a better heel than face, but regardless he was always solid in the ring!
This is a MUST read for any true wrestling fan!
4.5 stars
Kenny Casanova does it again!
This time he tackles Greg “The Hammer” Valentine.
The Hammer had big shoes to fill being the son of Johnny Valentine. Not only did he fill them, he surpassed his father.
The Hammer has been around, wrestled the best, and had a very long, and great career!
From singles to the Dream Team to Rhythm and Blues, Valentine has seen it all. Wrestled in multiple territories, wwf, wcw, and indies…. The Hammer had a HOF career.
IMO he was a better heel than face, but regardless he was always solid in the ring!
This is a MUST read for any true wrestling fan!
August 22, 2026
One of the Best Wrestling Books Ever!
Greg covers every aspect of his life and career in full detail, he doesn't leave anything out. One of the few in the business to get over without a flashly gimmick, Greg was known for breaking people's legs. Greg may be, let me correct myself, IS, the funniest wrestler to write a book, his pop shots and comedic zings make this book even more enjoyable. For some reason, Greg and co-author Kenny Casanova seem to have had a falling out, with Greg stating on Social Media for people not to buy this book, do yourself a favor, don't listen to Greg on this one! Whether you're a long time fan of Greg's or got into wrestling in the 1990s/2000s this book is a great read and historical piece. You will not be disappointed.
Greg covers every aspect of his life and career in full detail, he doesn't leave anything out. One of the few in the business to get over without a flashly gimmick, Greg was known for breaking people's legs. Greg may be, let me correct myself, IS, the funniest wrestler to write a book, his pop shots and comedic zings make this book even more enjoyable. For some reason, Greg and co-author Kenny Casanova seem to have had a falling out, with Greg stating on Social Media for people not to buy this book, do yourself a favor, don't listen to Greg on this one! Whether you're a long time fan of Greg's or got into wrestling in the 1990s/2000s this book is a great read and historical piece. You will not be disappointed.
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