Ric Flair: The Last Real World Champion – An Honest Review
In ‘The Last Real World Champion,’ Tim Hornbaker explores Ric Flair’s true championship legacy. Read our honest review.
Pro Wrestling Documentaries, Books, and Movie Reviews
Pro Wrestling Stories reviews documentaries, books, and movies related to wrestling.
Sweet Daddy Siki Documentary: An Honest Review
Sweet Daddy Siki: an honest look at a gripping yet flawed documentary on a charismatic trailblazer who broke barriers in wrestling and song.
Inside Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards & Movie Sets
Evan Ginzburg’s Wrestling Rings, Blackboards, and Movie Sets shares 100 untold stories of wrestling legends, Hollywood, and personal triumphs.
Chris Benoit’s Hidden Life: A Downfall Some Saw Coming
WCW announcer David Penzer reveals chilling details about the tragic events surrounding Chris Benoit and the signs some saw coming.
Macho Man: Untamed Life of Randy Savage – An Honest Review
An honest review of “Macho Man: Untamed Life of Randy Savage,” a book that peels back the layers of a complicated, contemplative icon.
When It Was Real by Nikita Breznikov, with Scott Teal | Book Review
Pro Wrestling Stories senior writer Evan Ginzburg reviews the book When It Was Real by Nikita Breznikov, with Scott Teal.
The Six Pack: In Search of WrestleMania – An Honest Review
Honest review of the book “The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania,” which exposes the reality behind WWE and WrestleMania.
Iron Sheik A&E Biography: An Honest Review
Learn if the Iron Sheik A&E Biography captured his story well in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.
Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE
He was a young man with empty pockets and a dream who took every chance to do what he loved. Here’s our honest review of…
A&E Biography of Randy Savage – Lanny Poffo Responds
Lanny Poffo: “Having now viewed the A&E Biography on my brother Macho Man Randy Savage, I have some thoughts I’d like to share.”
Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story | Book Review
We share our honest thoughts on Rowdy: The Roddy Piper Story, the unfinished autobiography Roddy started the very year that he passed away.
Wrestling’s Battle Against Homophobia Tackled in “Out In The Ring”
Explore the hidden struggles of gay wrestlers and the layers of homophobia in wrestling’s territory era and beyond in ‘Out In The Ring.’
Truth Bee Told: B Brian Blair on Life, Career, and Family Tragedy
From the highs to his darkest moments in life, B Brian Blair provides clarity to many unanswered questions in his latest book Truth Bee Told.
Good Advice from Professional Wrestling – They Do the Bleeding, You Do the Reading!
“You don’t have to like or respect wrestling. But if you don’t understand it, you will lose. If you do study it and learn from…
Statham’s A Working Man: How Wrestling Tactics Beat Snow White
Jason Statham’s A Working Man topped Disney’s Snow White at #1. Discover how wrestling-inspired storytelling fueled its box office success.
Dusty Rhodes A&E Biography: An Honest Review
Learn if the Dusty Rhodes A&E Biography captured “The American Dream” in this documentary review by an award-winning wrestling documentarian.
Adam Copeland on Edge – An Honest Review
Revisit Adam Copeland’s autobiography and discover the untold stories behind Edge’s rise to WWE stardom, AEW, and beyond.
The Iron Claw Movie: A Wrestling Site’s Honest Review
Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ movie – A wrestling history site’s honest take on the Von Erichs’ tragedy, starring Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich.
Chris Jericho – “No Is A Four-Letter Word” | Book Review
In No Is A Four-Letter Word, Chris Jericho shares, with wit and humor, 20 principles for making it work despite living a busy lifestyle.
Bruno Sammartino Documentary: An Honest Review
We give our honest review of Bruno Sammartino (The Documentary). Moving yet incomplete. Why does it skip so much of his wrestling legacy?
Lanny Poffo’s Dark Side of the Ring Confession
Lanny Poffo reflects on Dark Side of the Ring’s take on Randy and Liz—and reveals what the cameras didn’t show in their first episode.
nWo Logo: Secret Disney Origins WCW Never Shared
The nWo logo was born in a Disney backlot, designed in one hour by an unknown artist. This is the story WCW never told …until…
The Story of Catch: Uncovering Wrestling’s Hidden History
Our honest review of Ruslan C. Pashayev’s book, The Story of Catch: A Deep Dive into Lancashire’s Wrestling History and Myths Debunked.
Bob Backlund Book: An Honest Take
Bob Backlund covers it all in his book. Though is it worth the time investment? We cover the good, bad, and ugly, sharing our honest…
Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair Documentary: An Honest Review
How does the Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair documentary on Peacock fare in the telling of Flair’s prolific and controversial story?
Chick ‘Cocky’ Knight – The Heroic Life of a British Wrestling Pioneer
Chick ‘Cocky’ Knight lived life to the full. Along with a storied career in the wrestling ring, Knight was a triple-lifesaver!
How Randy Savage’s Dad, Angelo Poffo, Shattered World Record!
This world record made by Angelo Poffo, the father of Randy Savage, went beyond digits—it highlighted the determination of the Poffo family!
Lance Von Erich: The Secret Tale of the Non-Von Erich
William Kevin Vaughn adopted the name of Lance Von Erich, though he was not related to the family at all. This is his unique story.
Kayfabe News Creator Becomes Wrestling Ref in New Doc
Kayfabe News creator Colin Hunter trades satire for stripes in The Ref Didn’t See It! – and reality hit him harder than expected.
Earliest Wrestling Footage: 1908 Hack vs. Rogers Review
Earliest 1908 wrestling footage reveals George Hackenschmidt and Joe Rogers. We review a pivotal moment that shaped the sport forever.
The Last Fall by Sheldon Goldberg: Honest Wrestling Book Review
We give our honest review of The Last Fall by NECW founder Sheldon Goldberg, who helped launch wrestling stars John Cena and Sasha Banks.
Cassandro The Exótico: From Brutal Beginnings to Lucha Icon
The transformation of Luchador Saúl Armendáriz to cross-trandressing “Exótico” Cassandro was fraught with pain and fame. Learn his hidden story!
Living The Gimmick – A Wild Novel About the Dark Side of Wrestling
Introducing LIVING THE GIMMICK by Bobby Mathews, a gripping novel on pro wrestling and its very real dark side!
10 Wrestling Book Must-Reads (and 5 You Should Skip!)
The best wrestling memoirs are confessional and brutally honest. Here are the top 10 best wrestling book must-reads, and the 5 worst!