Wrestling with Christmas
Title | Wrestling with Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Dewey Dellinger |
Publisher | D to the Fourth Books & Scripts, LLC |
Pages | 211 |
Release | 2024-10-14 |
Genre | Fiction |
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World Wrestling Champion Greg Hunter, known in the ring as "Hunter Savage," has reached the pinnacle of his career in the Global Wrestling Organization (GWO), yet he feels a void in his life. Greg’s ex-wife, Stephanie, and their nine-year-old son, Austin, have relocated back to Greg’s hometown for a better job opportunity for Stephanie. When an injury forces Greg to step away from the spotlight, he goes to care for his son while Stephanie goes for job training. Austin, struggling to fit in at his new school, clings to the hope that Christmas will bring some much-needed joy, but Greg's deep-seated aversion to the holiday threatens to dampen his son's spirits. Recognizing the situation, Stephanie turns to her neighbor, Jennifer Bell, who is Austin's teacher, for help in encouraging Greg to participate in the holiday traditions that mean so much to their son. As Greg reluctantly gets involved in Christmas activities, he slowly begins to rediscover the magic of the season, fueled by Jennifer's infectious enthusiasm and Austin's excitement. As the three of them grow closer, a romance blossoms between Greg and Jennifer, challenging Greg to reevaluate his life and the importance of family over fame. Just as he starts to embrace this newfound happiness, a major career opportunity arises. At this crossroads, Greg must decide what truly matters most in his life.
A Most Mizerable Christmas
Title | A Most Mizerable Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Mick Foley |
Publisher | Bradygames |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Bullying |
ISBN | 9781465403452 |
For years, Miz has bullied the kids of Wrescal Lane, yet managed to stay on Santa's good list. A new kid arrives and shakes the foundations of Miz's selfish beliefs, and sets in motion a chain of events that includes Miz trying to fool Santa. Full color.
Mick Foley's Christmas Chaos
Title | Mick Foley's Christmas Chaos PDF eBook |
Author | Mick Foley |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2000-10-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780060394141 |
The elves were running everywhere--they were loud and brash and rude, and Tommy Top, the tallest elf, was running in the nude. The elves were throwing toys and games, and to make things even worse, Billy Bop, the smallest elf, was teaching them to curse... What does Santa do when things get out of hand in his North Pole castle? He brings in the World Wrestling Federation Superstars! Mick Foley's Christmas Chaos is a hilarious modern classic with all the heartwarming magic of a cherished tradition. Riotously illustrated by Jerry "The King" Lawler, this new Christmas story is sure to delight children, wrestling fans, and readers of all ages. Make room on the shelf next to The Night Before Christmas and A Christmas Carol, because this Yuletide tale has attitude! Mick Foley--number one New York Times bestselling author, Hardcore Legend, and Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation--crafts a delightful tale of mischief, mayhem, and the true meaning of Christmas. When the elves revolt against Santa and refuse to make any toys and the reindeer gang up on Rudolph as though they've joined DX, Santa Claus gives up hope that anyone these days has the true Christmas spirit. When the situation looks its bleakest, Mrs. Claus calls in the cavalry--Kane, Jericho, Val Venis, Jerry Lawler, Kurt Angle, Edge, an the rest of the Federation Superstars! How the wrestlers misbehave--making things even worse--and how one unexpected and unassuming person saves Christmas for the whole world is an unforgettable and uplifting story that will add good cheer to your holiday season year after year. Perfect for reading out loud near a crackl8ing fire or while tucked in at bedtime, Mick Foley's Christmas Chaos is sure to become a family tradition in your home.
Saint Mick
Title | Saint Mick PDF eBook |
Author | Mick Foley |
Publisher | Polis Books |
Pages | 246 |
Release | 2017-10-17 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1943818819 |
From beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author and WWE Hall-of-Famer Mick Foley comes a Yuletide tale like no other. After a lifetime of putting his body on the line to entertain his dozens (and dozens!) of fans, the Hardcore Legend is paying the price – physically and emotionally. When the final bell on Mick's career tolls, not in the ring, but in a neurologist's office, his future seems far from merry and bright. Until Mick is given the chance to become Santa Claus – not dress up, not pretend, but become Santa – allowing him to rediscover the joy of performing. Fully committing to his new mission, Mick details the drastic measures he takes to keep the Christmas magic alive for his young children, as well as the many children he meets in his travels who are in need of some Christmas Spirit. In order to fully embrace his new red-suited responsibilities, Mick enters the fascinating world of the Santa subculture, where he hones his Christmas craft while worrying he’ll be excommunicated from the Santa world for, among other things, his Santa character being run over by a motor vehicle on Christmas Eve on WWE television. And with the help of an unlikely elf – 8-time Grammy award winner Norah Jones – Mick learns valuable lessons about the real power and responsibility of wearing the red suit. Because true success as Santa comes not by appearing in front of millions on TV, but by touching peoples' lives by creating "Santa moments" for both the young and the young at heart. Part jolly memoir, part whimsical ode to a lifetime love affair with Christmas, part solemn tribute to the power of finding the best part of oneself in the unlikeliest of places, Saint Mick offers the magic of Christmas on every single page. With a foreword by Stephanie McMahon, and featuring never-before-seen photos of the whole Foley family!
Christmas
Title | Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce David Forbes |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 198 |
Release | 2007-10-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0520933729 |
Written for everyone who loves and is simultaneously driven crazy by the holiday season, Christmas: A Candid History provides an enlightening, entertaining perspective on how the annual Yuletide celebration got to be what it is today. In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas—from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. Packed with intriguing stories, based on research into myriad sources, full of insights, the book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, the Christmas tree, Christmas songs and movies, and more. The book also offers some provocative ideas for reclaiming the joy and meaning of this beloved, yet often frustrating, season amid the pressures of our fast-paced consumer culture. DID YOU KNOW For three centuries Christians did not celebrate Christmas? Puritans in England and New England made Christmas observances illegal? St. Nicholas is an elf in the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas"? President Franklin Roosevelt changed the dateof Thanksgiving in order to lengthen the Christmas shopping season? Coca-Cola helped fashion Santa Claus's look in an advertising campaign?
The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling
Title | The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling PDF eBook |
Author | Aubrey Sitterson |
Publisher | Ten Speed Graphic |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 2018-10-02 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 0399580506 |
From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment. As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling--with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold--has conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock, and modern-day favorites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestling's progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).
WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment New Edition
Title | WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment New Edition PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 418 |
Release | 2020-09-29 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0744035104 |
Delve into the world of WWE with the most expansive all-encompassing e-guide ever produced on sports entertainment! Get all the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars you love in the updated WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment. This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect reference e-guide for the WWE universe. This expansive e-guide features the most controversial, charismatic, and revered Superstars from all eras and sports entertainment brands, including the most popular Superstars such as Bret "Hit Man" Hart, John Cena, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and The Rock. This encyclopedia covers it all, from the unbelievable championship wins and thrilling bouts on SmackDown, RAW and NXT, to the Royal Rumble and the grand spectacle of WrestleMania. With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, the WWE Encyclopedia, 4th Edition brings together the entire WWE roster in one tremendous volume! Relive the history and excitement with this massive ebook dedicated to the thrilling world of WWE. TM & © 2020 WWE. All Rights Reserved.