Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling

Name: Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling
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ISBN: 9781770410947

ISBN-10: 1770410945

ISBN-13: 9781770410947

Edition: 2013

Authors: Patric Laprade, Bertrand Hï¿½bert

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Demonstrating how the famed Canadian city influenced a hugely celebrated sport, this chronicle digs deep into Montreal’s past, depicting how the metropolis helped form pro wrestling from every angle. Journeying from the late 1800s to the present, this book provides the lowdown on all the major wrestlers who emerged from Montreal and the province of Quebec, including Yvon Robert, the Rougeau and Vachon families, Jos Leduc, Gino Brito, and Pierre-Carl Ouellet. Big names born outside the province are also explored, from Andre the Giant and Abdullah the Butcher to Edouard Carpentier. Going beyond pro wrestling, the study shows how Montreal also held what is known as the very first midget match…

Book details

List price: $37.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: ECW Press
Publication date: 3/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 440
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.03" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Notes and Acknowledgements


Foreword


Introduction


The Origins of Wrestling in the Territory


1900-1920: The First True Golden Age of Wrestling in Montreal


1939-1964: The First Golden Age of Wrestling in Montreal


1965-1976: The Second Golden Age


From Varoussac to Wrestlenania III


The Rise and Fall of International Wrestling


1986 To Today: The WWF/WWE Era


The Era of the Independents


The History of Women's Wrestling in Montreal


Montreal: The Birthplace of Midget Wrestling


Quebec Wrestling Families


The Biggest Tragedies in Quebec Wrestling History


The Great Venues of the Montreal Territory


The History of Montreal Wrestling On TV


Conclusion


Ranking of the 25 Best Quebec Wrestlers of All Time


The Best Quebec-Born Tag Teams of All Time


The History of the Montreal Athletic Commission Title


The History of the Montreal Women's Title


Quebec Wrestling Hall of Fame


Statistics


Selected Sources