Ernest A. (CrabEater) reviewed on 2/1/2009 + 51 more book reviews

Growing up, my favorite wrestler was Roddy Piper. I tuned in just to watch the pit and watch this master of the interview do his thing. This book was a really fast read; I did it in 2 days. The insight it provides and the backstage look at the industry from a guy who was there and had a hand in that history is phenominal. Unfortunately, I think the last few pages where Piper seems to drift into bitterness and tooting his own bagpipes, really took some of the shine off the book. This is unfortunate because Piper really is one of the greats, a giant in the land of mortals. He really didn't need to engage in those last 20 pages. Any real wrestling fan knows this. If you love pro wrestling, i have read many memoires from former wrestlers and this is the best from a class act. I'll give Hot Rod a pass on the bittrness and the last 20 pages or so because i respect him and he has earned it. Get this book you won't be disappointed. His inside view and opnions on the likes of Hulk Hogan and others is worth it. I laughed in parts and I shed a tear in other parts. Worth the read.

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