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British wrestler Jonny Storm has released an autobiography, “The Unofficial Legend?” with the following blurb: Celebrating 30 years in the British professional wrestling industry, wrestler Jonny “The Wonderkid” Storm has seen and done it all. With a wealth of experience working for some of the biggest companies in the world and being at the forefront of the start of the thriving independent scene this book will take you on a journey like never before. Hear insider stories of some of his most famous matches and adventures from all around the globe in over 300 action packed pages. You will find some very famous wrestling names within this book which add wonderfully to his epic life story. This book is a must for any wrestling fan and anyone who wants to know about the inner workings of the wrestling industry told by someone who has been part of it since 1995 to the current day. Forgotten periods of British wrestling from the mid 90,s to early 00,s come back to life showcasing that there was indeed a thriving scene before there was the internet. Jonny aims to show you the rich history in this industry during his time right up until…

This is certainly a diversion from the usual wrestling novel and its darkness and power may be a matter of personal taste. While most wrestling novels tap into the territorial era, this is set in the modern independent circuit. It’s a tale of weekend warriors for whom local titles are their world championship. How “big” the promotions actually are is not always clear and in some sense it doesn’t really matter. From a wrestling perspective, the real appeal of the story is how main character Mason Grady sees winning a title belt as vindication for his attempts to get his life back on track after injuries and a painkiller addition. It’s a desire wrestling fans will recognize as both ridiculously meaningless and completely understandable. The book is as much about Grady’s battles with what the wrestling business euphemistically calls “personal demons” as it is his in-ring ‘career’ and is extremely heavy on character and introspection ahead of plot. It’s an intentionally tough and uncomfortable read in terms of content. It’s also a very personal book: author Daniel Alexander was himself an independent wrestler who suffered injuries in and out of the ring, eventually making the decision to abandon his dreams…