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Under Eric Bishoff's watch as president of WCW, the company went head to head with Vince McMahon's WWE and beat them at their own game before WCW itself spectacularly imploded. But by then, Bishoff had made an indelible mark on televised wrestling, producing shows that had appeared more dangerous, more sexy, and more edgy than anything that had come before. He did this to such an extent that in 2002, McMahon seized the chance to bring in his former nemesis as General Manager of RAW; since then, true to form, Bishoff regularly surprises fans with matches that would once have been unthinkable for television. In this revelatory look at his life and career, Bishoff frankly discusses the things he did, both right and wrong, as he helped shape the sports entertainment industry into today's billion dollar business.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm just about a third of the way through this book but am so engrossed want to encourage others to buy it before I finish! I've read mainly autobiographies of the wrestlers themselves, so knew this would be different. It is a great insight in the business and its personalities. Eric is honest about his feelings about people he has worked with, and is open about his own mistakes as well as those of others. He doesn't put the bad mouth on people without backing it up with a reason, and even then, you get the impression he is leaving you to make your own decision about that person. He sets rumours straight, even when the truth is less in his favour than the fiction (his academic qualifications for instance). Contrary to what many people think, he has a lot of respect for his peers, even if he doesn't agree with them. This book is a must read for old and new fans alike.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Eric Bischoff is one of the most controversial faces in American pro-wrestling. The death of WCW is often blamed on him by some, and in this book, he tells his side of the story.
At the beginning, Eric talks about his childhood and ambitions, alongside his earlier jobs, giving interesting insight into the real Eric Bischoff, rather than his on-camera persona that people may be more familiar with. He talks about why he feels WCW was successful at first, and where things began to go wrong.
I've read many autobiographies by wrestlers who've spent time in WCW but it's been great to learn Bischoff's version of events. I've often felt he really did care for WCW, and that comes through in this book. He is outspoken in his writing, and it will no doubt have caused some controversy. He doesn't complain about the company's plight, and just tells things how he saw them. In the book, Bischoff says that many wrestling fans are more fascinated by what happens behind the scenes than what happens on screen. If you're one of those people, you may really enjoy this book.
Controversy Creates Cash was written before Bischoff joined TNA, and focuses mostly on his time with WCW. You don't necessarily have to agree with what he says to enjoy the book. It's a very interesting read, and I have a great deal of respect for the man after reading this book.
At the beginning, Eric talks about his childhood and ambitions, alongside his earlier jobs, giving interesting insight into the real Eric Bischoff, rather than his on-camera persona that people may be more familiar with. He talks about why he feels WCW was successful at first, and where things began to go wrong.
I've read many autobiographies by wrestlers who've spent time in WCW but it's been great to learn Bischoff's version of events. I've often felt he really did care for WCW, and that comes through in this book. He is outspoken in his writing, and it will no doubt have caused some controversy. He doesn't complain about the company's plight, and just tells things how he saw them. In the book, Bischoff says that many wrestling fans are more fascinated by what happens behind the scenes than what happens on screen. If you're one of those people, you may really enjoy this book.
Controversy Creates Cash was written before Bischoff joined TNA, and focuses mostly on his time with WCW. You don't necessarily have to agree with what he says to enjoy the book. It's a very interesting read, and I have a great deal of respect for the man after reading this book.
Format:Paperback
A very well written book with more insight into the business than you can shake a steel chair at. It's written exactly as if he were there speaking, he speaks frankly and doesn't try to pretty things up with BS. It would be cool if he were to write a follow up book now that he's moved on from the WWE. Overall it's a great read.
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Very Interesting
Not read all of it yet, but the pages I've flicked through look very interesting. Look forward to reading the whole thing.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. M. Whiting
Eric wrestles with his ego!
THis is a fascinating book for WCW/WWE and wrestling fans in general. Bischoff takes his business modelling to an industry that in the 60's and 70's never looked more than a week... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mike Progfan
Eye-Opening an All Round Excellent Read
After reading it once it quickly became one of my favourite books to read.
This book on every level is a highly entertaining read. Read more
This book on every level is a highly entertaining read. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Christopher M. Thompson
Controversy Creates Cash
Most of the books on professional wrestling that I have seen
have been absolutely unmemorable - just words on the page by a ghost
writer who sat by the side... Read more
have been absolutely unmemorable - just words on the page by a ghost
writer who sat by the side... Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by J. E. G. Lee
V V V good
worth the price tag. great read. alot of stories about behind the scenes of AWA, WCW & WWE.
Published on 24 Sep 2008 by Jude M. Clancy
riveting
This book is great at understanding what makes a man as infamous at eric bischoff work,he comes across as arrogant and knows his place on wrestlings map and few can argue with... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by sean paul mccann
A refreshing autobiography
Controversy Creates Cash is certainly a unique and enjoyable autobiography.Rather than a reliance on constant storylines which is so common in wrestling books,it was refreshing to... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2007 by Mr. Mark D. Bradshaw
Not great, but not bad either.
I got through this book in about 3 days... I don't know if thats because it was so interesting or what but I came away from it remembering Sean O'Haires line "but I'm not telling... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by Mr. S. C. Lamb
Worth a look- but be sure to get both sides.
I really enjoyed reading this. I was an avid wrestling fan during the wars, and the issues that surfaced since the battle ended remain of interest. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Andy Olsen
ME ME ME ME ME ME ME
I bought this book off amazon (where I get all my books) I've read most of the official WWE autobiographies, the only ones I haven't read are: William Regal's, Kurt Angles and... Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by C. J. Rudge
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