San Antonio College Library

This book features match-tested drills from the top high school and college wrestling coaches in the sport. From takedowns, escapes, and reversals to riding and pinning combinations, each contributor breaks down a technique, tactic, or facet of wrestling for which he is renowned.

A multifaceted cultural look at the popular phenomenon of pro wrestling.

Compilation of biographical information on male and female professional wrestlers, including major promoters and managers, of the twentieth century. Each entry is listed under the wrestler's best-known name, with extensive cross references to real names and other ring names, followed by hometown, height and weight, and birth and death dates when available Includes the era and wrestling associationsin which the individual competed, titles won, managers,...

Back in the late '80s, Randy 'The Ram' Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, decades past his prime, he barely gets by working small wrestling shows in VFW halls and as a part-time grocery store employee. He faces health problems that may end his wrestling career and is attempting to come to terms with his life outside the ring. He wants to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned in childhood and begins a relationship with a stripper....

Señoras y Señores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind ... Niño! Fwap! Slish! Bloop! Krunch! He takes down his competition in a single move! No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Niño--popsicle eater, toy lover, somersault expert, and world champion lucha libre competitor!

"Based on true events, the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers"--Back of container.

Eleven-year-old Maximilian, a big fan of the form of wrestling known as lucha libre, begins to suspect that he has a close connection with his favorite luchador, El Angel de La Guardia, the Guardian Angel. In the summer just before sixth grade, Maximilian tumbles over the railing at a lucha libre match in San Antonio and makes a connection to the world of Mexican wrestling that will ultimately link him--maybe by blood!--to the greatest hero of all...

"Little Lobo, a Mexican American wolf, and Bernabé, his dog, gather tacos, frutas picadas, cuernos, and more and deliver them to los luchadores preparing for Lucha Libre 5000."--Provided by publisher.