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OverviewIntroduced in the Pacific Northwest in 1883, professional wrestling has a long and storied history in the region and has contributed significantly to Northwest culture. This entertaining account of the wrestling industry in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia provides a detailed look at more than 130 years of events in the ring and behind the scenes. The author draws connections between developments in wrestling and the changing identity of the Pacific Northwest. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steven VerrierPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781476670027ISBN 10: 1476670021 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 29 November 2017 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction 1. Early Decades of Wrestling in the Northwest 2. Beginning of the Owen Dynasty 3. British Columbia, 1930–1949 4. Major Developments, Early 1930s–Early 1950s 5. Golden Age and Connections to the Northwest 6. Regional Promotions on Television 7. The Parker-Fenton Era 8. Dominance of the NWA 9. All-Star Wrestling’s Golden Age, 1968–1977 10. New Home of Portland Wrestling 11. Life of an “Outlaw” Territory, 1973–1975 12. The Tomko Takeover 13. Portland Wrestling’s Last Hurrah 14. British Columbia, 1989–2017 15. Washington and Oregon: The Last Two Decades 16. Another 130 Years? Bibliography IndexReviewsFilled with knowledge...entertaining stories --Lance Writes Rasslin Author InformationSteven Verrier has previously written works of short drama, fiction, and nonfiction published in the United States, Canada, and Japan. He lives in Bonney Lake, Washington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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