| International Standard Book Number |
9781668013755 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
1668013754 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Raimondi, Marc, author.
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| Title Statement |
Say hello to the bad guys : how pro wrestling's New World Order changed America / Marc Raimondi.
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| Edition Statement |
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
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| Physical Description |
307 pages ; 24 cm.
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| General Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-303).
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction -- Part I -- The spectacle of excess -- Because this is where the big boys plays -- Say hello to the bad guy -- You give the people what they want -- Who's the third man? -- Part II -- Are people in danger? -- That dirty little fucker -- We're still the shit -- You really are Batman -- No, man--it's Christmas -- Part III -- That was the downfall of it -- Bleep Bob Costas -- One of them, I knew, had a gun -- Part IV -- I could have called him Porky the Pig -- Bad time don't last, but bad guys do -- Notes -- Acknowledgments.
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| Summary, Etc. |
From ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi comes a compelling, gripping narrative history of professional wrestling's legendary faction, The NWO (New World Order), from their inception in 1996 to their influence on American pop culture today. In 1996, professional wrestling was one of the most watched sports on cable television, with more than 5 million people tuning in every week. And in the late 1990s, pro-wrestling was the hottest thing in American pop culture, with companies making millions in action figures, video games, and simple black t-shirts emblazoned with three little letters: NWO. The NWO, or New World Order, became a business like no other, and was responsible for the explosive ratings and rabid fanbase. It started with an ingenious storyline starring Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and the titular Hollywood Hogan--Hulk Hogan gone bad. Together, they formed a new era of characters to root for: The Bad Guys. Never before had audiences cheered for the villains, rooting for them over the heroes. The NWO broke down wrestling's fourth wall in a clever new way, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. And suddenly, watching professional wrestling not only became socially acceptable, but a necessity if you wanted to stay up to date with pop culture. Their impact was infectious and long-lasting. It was entertainment that shaped a generation.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Wrestling History. United States
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Wrestlers United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Professional sports.
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