Books by Steven Verrier
Gene Kiniski
Canadian Wrestling Legend
Gene Kiniski: Canadian Wrestling Legend is an entertaining account of
the life of a champion professional wrestler old-time fans and wrestling
historians remember well for his accomplishments in the ring, his
run-’em-over approach to the game, his growly demeanor, and a
razor-sharp wit he could unleash at will. Few are aware, however, of
what a complex character Gene Kiniski was or what a fascinating life he
lived over the course of his 81 years.
This first biography of "Canada's Greatest Athlete" draws from
interviews with many people who knew Gene Kiniski inside and outside the
wrestling ring—from boyhood friends and acquaintances in 1930s–1940s
Alberta to fellow wrestlers and promoters who knew him professionally
from the 1950s–early 1990s and on to people who became Kiniski’s friends
during his retirement in Blaine, Washington, where he was known to do
things that turned heads. In Gene Kiniski: Canadian Wrestling Legend,
those who knew Kiniski best generously share memories and stories about
a man who impacted people around him even more than he impacted
wrestling audiences over the course of a memorable life and career.
SLAM! Sports review
Professional Wrestling in the Pacific Northwest
A History, 1883 to the Present
Introduced 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.
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