National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling

For more than 40 years, nearly every aspect of professional wrestling’s behind-the-scenes mechanisms were controlled by the National Wrestling Alliance.  That included all of the drama, mayhem and colorful characters millions of fans were exposed to around the world.  The NWA’s reign of dominance grew out of a humble Midwestern trade agreement and established a callous and sometimes vindictive cartel that stifled opposition and protected their empire. 

Utilizing political connections, the members of the National Wrestling Alliance avoided a open ended disaster in 1956 when the U.S. Government sought to dismantle their monopoly.  Although it remained intact, the NWA struggled in the years following as associates continued to test the boundaries set by law, and members concentrated on satisfying their own personal greed by any means humanly possible.

National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling will be the first book to thoroughly explain how the organization came to existence, expanded their control, and eventually caught the sharp eye of the Department of Justice.  It analyzes some of the biggest moments in wrestling history and describes the NWA’s place in the market from it’s inception until present day.  Offering detailed information on famous wrestlers, promoters, and major events, this book will stand as an essential wrestling reference.

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