There's Just One Problem...: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE

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All in all, I thought the book was a fantastic, entertaining read and would recommend to both casual and die hard wrestling fans. Throughout this journey Gewirtz found himself becoming both friend and antagonist to some of the biggest names in WWE history - Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Bill Goldberg, Paul Heyman, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and the two men who he worked the most closely with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. One such occasion is told in detail involving Gewirtz taking a trip to "wrestler's court" (a mock trial in which one wrestler is accused of something by another backstage: usually a rookie running afoul of a veteran) when Gewirtz was accused of favoring Edge and Christian after Gewirtz was seen accepting a gift in what others assumed was in exchange for more television time. Professional wrestling has certainly not been immune from these changes; in fact one could argue that few industries have been impacted as much. His point of view is interesting and unique, mainly because most wrestling related autobiographies I read have been written by wrestlers.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. All this said, I always wanted to know a little more about the WWE creative process and get a peek behind that massive entrance. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around August 15, 2023. An insider book from a key time in WWF/E history that is well-written, entertaining, and overwhelmingly positive. It's a laugh out loud, can't put down, sad that it's over kind of book and I loved every second of it.The book is an account of what Gewirtz saw, and in many cases did, that might not have gone over with the fans. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around August 16, 2022. He s written on several television shows and has served as Executive Producer on NBC s The Titan Games , the upcoming Behind the Attraction on Disney Plus and on NBC s Young Rock based on the life of Dwayne The Rock Johnson.

Being a wrestling fan, probably one of the more bizarre questions I faced was when I told a college friend I was reading a book written by a wrestler. Throughout this journey Gewirtz found himself becoming both friend and antagonist to some of the biggest names in WWE history Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Stephanie McMahon, Bill Goldberg, Paul Heyman, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and the two men who he worked the most closely with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Having to essentially navigate two political systems (management and workers) was a full-time job in and of itself.

The other issue I had which is entirely a me thing and not Gewirtz’s fault is I already knew a lot of the revelations he shared due to being perpetually on the internet for the majority of my life and learning about these things in real time.

While his Hollywood credentials may have endeared him to management, they bought little respect with the boys in the locker room. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Taking advice from his idol, the late “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, when you’re so full of fear, there’s only one way to push become fearless. The mispronunciation of som of the wrestlers names is incredibly impactful to a passionate listener. It’s a laugh out loud, can’t put down, sad that it’s over kind of book and I loved every second of it.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. The author even gives examples of Vince being literal garbage to employees, but manages to makes excuses of it. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file.If you're a longtime WWE fan, especially a fan on WWE in the 2000s and 2010s, this book provides a fascinating look into the creative process during that era of WWE.