The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 This is the first mention I've heard of it. I found an ad for it in the newest RAW magazine so I did a search on Barnes and Noble. This popped up. Supposedly it provides a backstage look of World Wrestling Entertainment, and it's due out later this month. Sorry if this is old news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 This is the first I've heard of it. Anyone got any more info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Never before has the WWE granted this level of access to outsiders. From the league's superstars to the novices coming up through the ranks, Unscripted reveals what it takes for wrestlers to make it into the ring every week. From the creators of Michael Jordan's bestselling RareAir: Michael on Michael and the beautiful NBA at 50 comes this backstage pass inside the world of professional wrestling. Whether they are newcomers to the ring or superstars who perform to the cheers of thousands, every one of the WWE's wrestlers has to train, get into the arena, fight like hell to win, and then do it all over again for the next match. From life on the road traveling more than 200 days a year, to performing in front of hundreds of thousands, in Unscripted, wrestlers big and small share their incredible story in their own words, offering readers an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes. -BarnesandNoble.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Of course, you won't get any real dirt since it's being made by WWE, but it still looks very interesting and I will definitely be picking it up. Thanks for letting us know about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 1: Vince McMahon is a Genius Chapter 2: HHH does not hold talent back Chapter 3: Stephanie McMahon is the prettiest and smartest and best writer ever. (Introduction by HHH) Chapter 4: Shane McMahon is one of the boys Chapter 5: Everything on the internet about wrestling not owned by the WWE lies about what goes on Backstage. Chapter 6: Vince McMahon is a Genius Part II Chapter 7: Comparisons to the WCW backstage area. Chapter 8: Bruce Pricard, Pat Patterson, Michael Hayes, JR, and Gerry Brisco talk candidly about what makes the backstage "tick". Chapter 9: "The Boys" (very short, 1 or 2 pages) Chapter 10: Linda McMahon - the unsung hero. Chapter 11: Vince McMahon is a Genius Part III Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted November 9, 2003 The paperback edition will have an extra chapter entitled "Russo is stupid and no one likes him because he's stupid" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 I forgot one chapter.. Chapter 12: The Undertaker - Locker Room Leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 I can't wait for the audio version to come out with Finkle reading it... but half way through I bet Lillian Garcia takes over and ends up messing all the names up. "When Jeff Hardy won the first ever Undisputed title all "the boys" in the back cheered as he returned from the ring. The first to congratulate him was former tag partner withwhom he held the tag titles with, Bradshaw." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 You forgot: Chapter 13 - Bradshaw and Bob Holly - Calming influences on the newcomers Chapter 14 - Jim Ross - Are you 6'6", 300 pounds? Championship Hoss material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 I figured that would be a subsection of Taker's chapter. I mean, you can't give Bradshaw and Holly their own chapters - i mean, they couldn't do "Vince McMahon is a Genius Part IV" because of that damned "The Boys" chapter and including WCW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Now that's just not true. No matter how big the book is, there is always room for another Vince McMahon is a Genius chapter. I guess you could just cut Holly and put the Bradshaw stuff in with the Patterson section. Are any of the Vince is a Genius sections going to be written by Mick Foley? Or has he fallen back to reality by now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 1: Vince McMahon is a Genius Chapter 2: HHH does not hold talent back Chapter 3: Stephanie McMahon is the prettiest and smartest and best writer ever. (Introduction by HHH) Chapter 4: Shane McMahon is one of the boys Chapter 5: Everything on the internet about wrestling not owned by the WWE lies about what goes on Backstage. Chapter 6: Vince McMahon is a Genius Part II Chapter 7: Comparisons to the WCW backstage area. Chapter 8: Bruce Pricard, Pat Patterson, Michael Hayes, JR, and Gerry Brisco talk candidly about what makes the backstage "tick". Chapter 9: "The Boys" (very short, 1 or 2 pages) Chapter 10: Linda McMahon - the unsung hero. Chapter 11: Vince McMahon is a Genius Part III I'd change Chapter 11 to Chapter 11: How Vince Forced All Who Opposed Him Into Chapter 11 and an afterword by Vince Russo that simply reads "It was ME! Me all along! I wrote this book! Everything you read is a LIE! It's something I like to call a SWERVE, baby!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Why would Mick Foley write any of the chapters??? I think you're confused Pin, this is a UNBIASED, OBJECTIVE look at the backstage area of the WWE - not some fluff piece that tows the company line and glorifies the McMahons... Oh no... this is completely untouched by the WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Wha....what? You mean Mick Foley would write about Vince McMahon being a genius just to toe the company line? But..but...he wouldn't do that. This is all a lie. I don't know what to believe anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 15 - A Happy Fun Great Plane Ride From Heaven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 16: Testimonials of "Life on the Road" from WWE Superstars, who in no way include strip clubs or drugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 17 - Hey Funaki. Um...I am Ultimo Dragon. Huh, you all look the same anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 18: Why Everyone Benefitted From Montreal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffybeast 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 This has been one of the funniest threads I've read in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 This has been one of the funniest threads I've read in a long time. Oh this isn't as good as "A Christmas Freestyle" or FERTIG~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wrestlingbs Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 19- back acne is perfectly normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 20: How Vince Defeated The Government Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Kid 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 21 - Bret Screwed Bret Chapter 22 - Owen Hart Accident Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 21 - Stephanie tells us how the American government is similar to the Taliban. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 24 - Why Crusierweights Will Never Be Championship Material. Or anyone that isn't brought up through the WWE system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 23: Why Roddy Piper Is A Lying Sack Of Shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Just to note: Next chapter is 26. We keep getting the chapters mixed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 26: Vince is a Genius IV Chapter 27: McMahon's controlling the alliance during the invasion was a good idea, people love McMahons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 28: Why wasn't there a Chapter 25? BEecause we're the storytellers and don't need to explain such things. Now keep reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2003 Chapter 29: WWE Style Chapter 30: How Vince created Hogan Chapter 31: Not "wrestling" but the most exciting action adventure soap opera on cable TV...live! Chapter 32: How Vince created Rock Chapter 33: Vince's workout and nutrition plan that definitely does not involve anabolic steroids. Chapter 34: Vince vs. the Federal government Chapter 35: Vince vs. WCW Chapter 36: Vince vs. The Axis Powers Chapter 37: The real reason for ratings being down: network change. Chapter 38: Real reason for houseshow decline: 9/11 Chapter 39: How the name change better reflects the concept of broad entertainment medium that WWE truly represents... Chapter 40: From small smoke filled barns to Madison Sqaure Garden... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
