Rough house : a father, a son, and the pursuit of pro wrestling glory / Alison Lyn Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Alison Lyn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

James, Hunter (Wrestler).

James, Hunter.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Fathers and sons--Biography.

Fathers and sons.

Wrestlers--Georgia--Biography.

Wrestlers.

Wrestling--Biography.

Wrestling.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

262 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : W. W. Norton, [2026]

Summary:

"Professional wrestling is both a cultural phenomenon and a multibillion-dollar industry that has launched some of the biggest names in entertainment. But what does it take for a wrestler to break through? In Rough House, journalist Alison Lyn Miller introduces Hunter James, an aspiring star born into a family of wrestlers in Georgia. Hunter lifts, runs, and pounds protein, sculpting himself into a human action figure with the goal of being signed by a major promotion and finishing what his father started. Miller's immersive, unforgettable account shows us what happens when Hunter enters the bruising world of indie wrestling--where gymnasiums become arenas, trampolines serve as training grounds, and young men fight for glory. Rich with drama, humor, and heart, Rough House is a ringside seat to a coming-of-age story that reveals the escapism, self-actualization, performance, and violence inherent in one of America's most dismissed pastimes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the spectacle, this true story will leave you cheering for more."--Amazon.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

ISBN:

1324086580

9781324086581

OCLC:

1519448025