{"product_id":"slobberknocker-my-life-in-wrestling-hardcover","title":"Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Ross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eScott E. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author  Here is the story of how Jim Ross, an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became \"The Voice of Wrestling\" to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that's just not JR. He's recognized as the man who built and nurtured a once-in-a-generation talent roster that took the WWE to new heights, including \"Stone Cold\" Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, and The Rock to name a few. Readers will finally get the opportunity to hear never-before-told stories about the politics, wackiness, and personalities of all the biggest stars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJim opens up about his life as an only child on a working farm, who became obsessed with professional wrestling having first saw it on his grandparent's TV. Even though the wrestling business was notoriously secretive and wary of \"outsiders,\" he somehow got a foot in the door to start a historic career, one where he held almost every job in the business--from putting up the ring to calling matches, from driving his blind, drunk boss towards revenge, to consoling two naked 600 pound brothers in the shower room after a rough match. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis isn't just a wrestling story. It's a story about overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams, as success did not come without significant costs and unforeseen challenges to JR, including multiple bouts of severe facial paralysis called Bell's Palsy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCurrently the host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Ross Report\u003c\/i\u003e, any fan of wrestling--from the territory days to today--will be enthralled with stories from the road and behind the scenes. \u003ci\u003eSlobberknocker\u003c\/i\u003e is the first time Ross tells his story--and you don't want to miss it\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Ross\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved in professional wrestling for more than forty years. Elected into the WWE, NWA, and National Wrestling Halls of Fame, he is known and respected throughout the wrestling world. Ross is also a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, a BBQ guru, and the host of his own podcast (\u003ci\u003eThe Ross Report\u003c\/i\u003e), and he can be read through his columns on Fox Sports as well as his work with CBS Sports, AXS TV, and Britain's ITV. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author from Wexford, Ireland. His Blood Red Turns Dollar Green novels--a crime trilogy set in wrestling's territory days--have been bestsellers in Canada, Australia, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States. Paul is currently developing those novels for TV. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVincent K. McMahon\u003c\/b\u003e is the chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. A third-generation sports entertainment promoter, he has built the WWE into the top wrestling organization in the world, including taking the company public in 1999. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Stone Cold\" Steve Austin\u003c\/b\u003e is a Hall of Fame wrestler, most known for his time in the WWE, and is one of the most popular stars in the genre's long history. He held 19 championships during his career, while being the leader of the illustrious \"Attitude Era.\" Austin hosts Broken Skull Challenge, his successful podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Steve Austin Show\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stone Cold Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, which he wrote with Jim Ross and Dennis Brent.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770275135776,"sku":"9781683581130","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a6ae93c99eb346cd45fdb426a8882e0d.webp?v=1780368544","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/slobberknocker-my-life-in-wrestling-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}