As someone who grew up a wrestling fan, this was as good a history of the sport as you will find. Foley is an engaging storyteller and it's hard not to cheer for him. Even if you are not a fan his story is fascinating (and in several places, disturbing).

This is definitely not the sort of book that I just pick up. It was given to me by someone and recommended strongly. I actually really enjoyed it and got into the stories of Mick Foley's life and climb to the top. Mick has a great way of telling his stories. It really feels like you are sitting there listening to him recant this whole book in a late night conversation. I think that's what made it so compelling for, as someone who has not seen a pro wrestling match in my memory. I didn't recognize most of the names and definitely had no clue about the terminology, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. But i definitely wont be catching any pro wrestling matches. The blood and guts is just not something I enjoy and those were the parts of the book that I found hard to read.