--- product_id: 125702836 title: "The Wrestling Kindle Edition" brand: "simon garfield" price: "82 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/125702836-the-wrestling-kindle-edition store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Wrestling Kindle Edition **Brand:** simon garfield **Price:** 82 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wrestling Kindle Edition by simon garfield - **How much does it cost?** 82 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/125702836-the-wrestling-kindle-edition) ## Best For - simon garfield enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simon garfield brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Wrestling Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HqOWBpgNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Love it *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012* Excellent book about the history of pro wrestling in England. Lots ofinterviews with some of the greatest of all time. You get to hear lotsof stories from the past both in and out of the ring. Colorful person-alities and lots of drama.If you are a fan of pro wrestling you will like this book. If you area fan and have never seen any British pro wrestling check it out. It isstill a great read and you will learn a lot about the business and thewrestlers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars *by R***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2014* An interesting read. Fascinating recollections from people we watched every Saturday afternoon on the TV and knew nothing about. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Simon Garfield - The Wrestling *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013* The Wrestling: The Hilarious True Story of Britain's Last Great Superheroes.By Simon Garfield.Published by Faber and Faber.Released November 1, 2007 (Originally published in 1996).256 Pages, paperback.Simon Garfield is a British author of non-fiction books such as; Expensive Habits: The Dark Side of the Industry, The End of Innocence: Britain in the time of AIDS, and Just my Type. Garfield is also a well versed journalist appearing in such newspapers as The Independent on Sunday, The Observer, and the Sun, a long with editing Time Out magazine. Simon would be named the Mind Journalist of the Year in 2005. As a small boy he would be fascinated by the All-In professional wrestling featured on the television, when meeting Mick McManus, one of the top stars, years later it would compel Simon Garfield to compose a book on the story of The Wrestling.The Hilarious True Story of Britain's Last Great Superheroes isn't so much humorous as it is a unique look into the world of professional wrestling. The book is made up almost entirely of interview excerpts collated by Mr. Garfield. Whilst the chapters are put together in an order that is some what chronological the contents of the chapters is often hard to decipher the exact period of time is being spoken of, especially if you did not grow up watching the World of Sport TV show or seeing the live events that took place. After an introductory section to introduce some of the main characters of the era and to explain how the book came about, we naturally are treated to brief, selective history of British wrestling. A whole host of stars are featured including The Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Adrian Street, Jackie Pallo, Max Crabtree, and Kent Walton. The is also an on-going story that takes places involving Simon trying to make contact with one of the most talked about and notorious names in the locker room, yet known to a whole generation of people as a comedic wrestler, Les Kellett. The interviews themselves consist of comments on other wrestlers, promotions, promoters, memories they have of the business, and talk of how the business changed in Britain ultimately succumbing to the invasion of American style professional wrestling over the television channels. Backstage at a WWF (Now WWE) show in England he even managed to secure interviews with such stars as The British Bulldog, Shawn Michaels, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. For the most part the wrestlers are light-hearted and just reminiscent of yester-year and the tremendous success achieved during their time on top of the entertainment scene in the U.K. Others come across as slightly bitter at how it all ended and towards other stars who they feel attributed to it's almost sudden demise. Followed by only a recount of an interview of may-be the most famous and mysterious character from this era, Kendo Nagasaki.The Wrestling is an enjoyable read if you are looking to just relive fond memories of your childhood in front of the fire during winter watching these larger than life personalities duke it out on T.V. It is also good if you want to get a loose feel for what that period of British wrestling once was and an idea of the sheer magnitude of success it saw. By no means is Simon Garfield's book an accurate representation of wrestling in the United Kingdom. Certain parts are glaringly mistaken or left out, may-be this is due to the wrestlers memories, but there are places where Mr. Garfield has added information, where as other segments are left uncorrected. It is an enjoyable read overall, but it can not be taken as a serious view on British professional wrestling.3/5 StarsBy Jimmy WheelerFull list of people featured as per the book:Bill Abbey (Promoter), Bobby Barnes (Wrestler), Roland Barthes (Semiologist), Big Daddy (Wrestler), Big Jim Harris, the Mississippi Mauler (Wrestler), Peter Blake (Artist & Fan), Dave Soulman (Wrestler), Don Branch (Wrestler), Wayne Bridges (Wrestler), Robbie Brookside (Wrestler), Frank Casey (Wrestler), CB Cochran (Promoter), Brian Crabtree (Announcer), Max Crabtree (Promoter), Dickie Davies (Commentator), Doc Dean (Wrestler), Alan Dannison (Wrestler), Brian Dixon (Promoter), Joe D'Orazio (Referee), Ian Dury (Singer & Painter), Greg Dyke (Television Executive), Brian Howard Finkel (Former WWE Announcer), Simon Garfield (Narrator), Giant Haystacks (Wrestler), Brian Glover (Wrestler & Actor), Steve Grey (Wrestler), Georg Hackenschmidt (Wrestler), Diana Hart (British Bulldogs Former Wife), Bobby Heenan (Former WWE Commentator), Hunter Hearst Helmsley (WWE Wrestler), Hulk Hogan (Former WWE Wrestler), Les Kellett (Wrestler), Kendo Nagasaki (Wrestler), Mucky Mal Kirk (Wrestler), Ilona Kirk (Mucky Mal Kirk's Widow), Kondyke Kate (Wrestler), Johnny Kwango (Wrestler), Ken Livingstone (Politician), James Mason (Wrestler), Vince McMahon Jr (WWE Owner), Mick McManus (Wrestler), Paul Merton (Comedian), Shawn Michaels (Former WWE Wrestler), Miss Linda (Valet), Mitzi Mueller (Wrestler), Sir Atholl Oakeley (Promotoer), Jacki Pallo (Wrestler & Promoter), Jackie Pallo Jr. (Wrestler), Steve Prince (Wrestler), Pat Roach (Wrestler & Actor), Rollerball Rocco (Wrestler), Lloyd Ryan (Drummer & Manager), Mal Sanders (Wrestler), Jimmy Savile (Wrestler & Celebrity), The British Bulldog (Former WWE Wrestler), Adrian Street (Wrestler), Tony Banger Walsh (Wrestler), and last but not least Kent Walton (Commentator), --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/125702836-the-wrestling-kindle-edition](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/125702836-the-wrestling-kindle-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*