Physical Chess: My Life in Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling

Author: Robinson, Billy

Brand: ECW Press

Edition: F First Edition Used

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 152

Release Date: 01-06-2012

Part Number: Illustrations (some col.)

Details: Behind the scenes with a pro wrestling and MMA legend In this fascinating autobiography, Billy Robinson recounts his upbringing in post-WWII England amid a family of champion fighters, his worldwide travels as a wrestler, his time as a pro wrestling TV star, and his career as a coach to some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. For the first time, Billy Robinson sets the record straight on: who won the infamous street fight between him and the grandfather of superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. how his family was pivotal in introducing “God of Wrestling” Karl Gotch to Billy Riley’s gym and the sport of catc-as-catch-can wrestling. the accomplishments of some of the greatest competitive grapplers the world has ever seen and that you’ve likely never heard of before. This memoir fills a crucial gap in the history of catch-as-catch-can wrestling and shares the intriguing details of Billy’s life, in his own inimitable voice.

EAN: 9781770410626

Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English