Battleground Baltimore: How One Arena Changed Wrestling History

In 1963, Baltimore was a city without pro wrestling. In the years that followed, it would grow to become one of the most sought after fanbases in America, with nearly every top promotion regularly running the Baltimore Arena. Here, for the first time ever, is a detailed look at more than 50 years of pro wrestling history at the venue. From Bruno Sammartino and the Great American Bash to McMahon vs. McMahon and the debut of the Wyatt Family, it's all here. Plus, hear exclusive comments from the fans, talent and backstage officials that were there. Names like Jim Cornette, Jimmy Valiant, Gary Juster, Larry Zbyszko, Kevin Eck, Jeff Jones, PWInsider's Mike Johnson, Nikolai Volkoff, Dennis Brent, Wrestling Observer Live's Michael Sempervive, Maryland Championship Wrestling's Dan McDevitt, Gary Michael Cappetta, and Terry Funk. And see the more than 1,000 images that captured Baltimore wrestling history as it happened.

Author: Grant Sawyer, Graham Cawthon
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 09/03/2015
Pages: 498
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9781517198145
ISBN10: 1517198143
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Wrestling

About the Author
Graham Cawthon is an award-winning journalist, columnist and newspaper editor. He grew up in a military family and spent much of his childhood traveling, from West Germany to Anchorage, Ak. His research on the wrestling industry has been cited by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Fighting Spirit Magazine, PWInsider.com and WWE publications. A graduate of Radford University, he lives in North Carolina with his wife, dog and cat. Follow him on Twitter at @GrahamCawthon or @TheHistoryofWWE.

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