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Bruiser Brody
1st Edition / 1000 copy limited edition
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Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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March 30, 2023
Bruiser Brody and the truth
An oral history of this legend covering his entire life.
Including the bad. It's as honest as wrestling gets.
You'll read this and admire the man. HUSS
An oral history of this legend covering his entire life.
Including the bad. It's as honest as wrestling gets.
You'll read this and admire the man. HUSS
May 21, 2018
average book
i’ve read many stories on different wrestlers and
this one rates low. Just didn’t have that pop and too few
illustrations .
i’ve read many stories on different wrestlers and
this one rates low. Just didn’t have that pop and too few
illustrations .
April 16, 2019
This could make a good biography!
April 29, 2025
I first read this in 2008; after reading it again, the book still holds up.
Because of the diverse opinions people in the business have of Bruiser Brody, presenting this story as an oral history proves beneficial. Brody was a complex man, and you can't objectively get the true story of a complex man through one set of eyes.
From the pro-Brody point of view, you hear about a man who would not allow a promoter to use and abuse him. They say he was an honest man who expected the same from those he worked with. He was viewed as a locker room hero for sticking up for himself and fighting for every dollar he was worth. The wrestlers loved working with him, as they were guaranteed big payoffs when they wrestled Bruiser Brody, thanks to his drawing power.
From his critics, you hear about a man who went into business for himself on numerous occasions. His word was of no value. He would come in and try to change matches in order to make himself look good, regardless of whether or not it was good for his opponent, or the territory he worked in. He had no problem screwing over promoters, as evidenced most blatantly by a particular deal he made once with Antonio Inoki.
Lots of great stories in here, with great pictures that showcase his hardcore style. Of course, Brody's story ends tragically, with his murder in a Puerto Rico locker room by a booker. And just like his life, his murder is surrounded with controversy, as more than one person says Brody brought his death upon himself.
This book does an extraordinary job in telling the story of one of professional wrestling's most fascinating careers. If you're a pro wrestling fan, I highly recommend this book.
Because of the diverse opinions people in the business have of Bruiser Brody, presenting this story as an oral history proves beneficial. Brody was a complex man, and you can't objectively get the true story of a complex man through one set of eyes.
From the pro-Brody point of view, you hear about a man who would not allow a promoter to use and abuse him. They say he was an honest man who expected the same from those he worked with. He was viewed as a locker room hero for sticking up for himself and fighting for every dollar he was worth. The wrestlers loved working with him, as they were guaranteed big payoffs when they wrestled Bruiser Brody, thanks to his drawing power.
From his critics, you hear about a man who went into business for himself on numerous occasions. His word was of no value. He would come in and try to change matches in order to make himself look good, regardless of whether or not it was good for his opponent, or the territory he worked in. He had no problem screwing over promoters, as evidenced most blatantly by a particular deal he made once with Antonio Inoki.
Lots of great stories in here, with great pictures that showcase his hardcore style. Of course, Brody's story ends tragically, with his murder in a Puerto Rico locker room by a booker. And just like his life, his murder is surrounded with controversy, as more than one person says Brody brought his death upon himself.
This book does an extraordinary job in telling the story of one of professional wrestling's most fascinating careers. If you're a pro wrestling fan, I highly recommend this book.
December 24, 2012
I thought this was a great book and actually liked it better than the other Bruiser Brody book that came out after this one.
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