Rough house

a father a son and the pursuit of pro wrestling glory

Rough house

a father a son and the pursuit of pro wrestling glory
Alison Lyn Miller
Book - 2026

"Professional wrestling is both a cultural phenomenon and a multibillion-dollar industry that has launched some of the biggest names in entertainment. But what does it take for a wrestler to break through? In Rough House, journalist Alison Lyn Miller introduces Hunter James, an aspiring star born into a family of wrestlers in Georgia. Hunter lifts, runs, and pounds protein, sculpting himself into a human action figure with the goal of being signed by a major promotion and finishing what his father started. Miller's immersive, unforgettable account shows us what happens when Hunter enters the bruising world of indie wrestling--where gymnasiums become arenas, trampolines serve as training grounds, and young men fight for glory. Rich with drama, humor, and heart, Rough House is a ringside seat to a coming-of-age story that reveals the escapism, self-actualization, performance, and violence inherent in one of America's most dismissed pastimes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the spectacle, this true story will leave you cheering for more."--Amazon.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Miller, Alison Lyn (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : W. W. Norton, [2026]
Edition:First edition.
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