That it validates what I've been thinking: WWE might not be able to get Cody and the Young Bucks (still a great band name) but they can take away so many more talents that it's hard for AEW to put out a full show. WWE has more money than they know what to do with and while it's not as much as Khan, they have an income from their business that is going to keep them ahead in any financial race.
I know it probably has something to do with AEW but surely if the NWA kept the heavyweight title on Cody that would have given them more visibility than putting it back on Nick Aldis
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So when did the NWA title become a glorified indy belt. I know they dropped off after severing ties with WCW and ECW but they seemed to be coming back with the partnership with TNA, but that soon went. It seems whenever they have a chance at relevance again it seems to get messed up
The NWA World Title, being realistic at least, died when WCW introduced their own World Title in February 1991. The history of the whole thing is REALLY complicated but basically for awhile, the NWA World Title and WCW World Title were pretty much the same thing but represented by one belt. WCW left the NWA in 1993, setting up the ECW deal where Shane Douglas threw down the belt. It was an indy title at that point before TNA breathed some life into it in 2002. Since 2007 though, it's been completely an indy title and nothing else. They had one rather good story with Cabana vs. Pearce in the 7 Levels of Hate and then managed to botch that all over again. Cody and All In was the first tme in years that it's meant anything.
Have you read Aubrey Sitterson & Chris Moreno's "The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling"? Just picked it up and blazing right through it, myself.
I haven't but I've heard good things.
I'll be sure to check out Hornbaker's work once I get around to it. Would be great to learn more on the territorial days for sure.
I was going to say I already have Foley's book, but just wanted to see if you come around to mention (as it is indeed one of the first wrestling books anyone should get). I didn't know about Regal having a book, but now that I know of it I will sure be picking it up. As it will be interesting to read about his drug issues when you to take into consideration that WWE helped publish the book, so will indeed be a nice one to get.
As far as what I decided to pick up, I went ahead and got one Jericho's books (Undisputed). I've always he has written many great books and they are almost always great material, so I will check this one out first. Another I decided to pick up was Shawn Michaels' second book (Wrestling For My Life) as I heard the first nook he wrote just glossed over some stuff while this one isn't necessarily about backstage politics, but rather how he overcame his battles with addictions and his bad behavior. And the way you helped described AJ Lee's book convinced me in getting it as well. I want to kind of know a little about how she dealt with those issues and the way she wrote the book sounds fun.
I also have Daniel Bryan's book (Yes!), I don't know if you gotten a chance to read it because it is quite a good read. It really helps you know how much of a humble person Bryan truly is and how hardcore his love for wrestling is. There's also one funny bit Sheamus does the ruins Bryan and Brie's night.
The one book I'm also considering getting is J.R.'s book (Slobberknocker) since I've heard mixed reviews on it. If you had any feedback on it that would be nice.
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I can definitely vouch for klunder's opinion on Hornbaker's Capitol Revolution. Been meaning to read the NWA book.
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