Matt Stroud
@matticusstroud.bsky.social
Mostly watching, or reading about, wrestling. Probably the latter.
Wrestling Book Inventory:
https://matticusstroud.wixsite.com/wrestlingbooks/
Wrestling Book Inventory:
https://matticusstroud.wixsite.com/wrestlingbooks/
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Looks great, I'd love a copy. A few of my favourites on the cover there.
Clockwise: Bruno, Ray Stevens, The Grappler Len Denton, Lance Russell, Sputnik Monroe, Vader and my hero #BobbyTheBrainHeenan.
Get it signed "Thank you. Fuck You. Bye." by Jimmy.
www.jimcornette.com/heroes-frien...
Clockwise: Bruno, Ray Stevens, The Grappler Len Denton, Lance Russell, Sputnik Monroe, Vader and my hero #BobbyTheBrainHeenan.
Get it signed "Thank you. Fuck You. Bye." by Jimmy.
www.jimcornette.com/heroes-frien...
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Looks great, I'd love a copy. A few of my favourites on the cover there.
Clockwise: Bruno, Ray Stevens, The Grappler Len Denton, Lance Russell, Sputnik Monroe, Vader and my hero #BobbyTheBrainHeenan.
Get it signed "Thank you. Fuck You. Bye." by Jimmy.
www.jimcornette.com/heroes-frien...
Clockwise: Bruno, Ray Stevens, The Grappler Len Denton, Lance Russell, Sputnik Monroe, Vader and my hero #BobbyTheBrainHeenan.
Get it signed "Thank you. Fuck You. Bye." by Jimmy.
www.jimcornette.com/heroes-frien...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Great to attend the book launch at Aspull Library this morning about the legendary #Wrestling venue The Snakepit 🐍
Roy & Andrea Wood are definitely #Community #Heroes and making a positive difference in the #Wigan area.
Roy & Andrea Wood are definitely #Community #Heroes and making a positive difference in the #Wigan area.
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Great to attend the book launch at Aspull Library this morning about the legendary #Wrestling venue The Snakepit 🐍
Roy & Andrea Wood are definitely #Community #Heroes and making a positive difference in the #Wigan area.
Roy & Andrea Wood are definitely #Community #Heroes and making a positive difference in the #Wigan area.
What a crossover! 😍
November 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
What a crossover! 😍
Reposted by Matt Stroud
"This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling" is out now (Nov 4, 2025). It's listed as Amazon's "#1 Best Seller in Wrestling".
Written by Keith Elliot Greenberg, the 224-page book covers AEW's rise since 2019 and is "packed with exclusive interviews".
Written by Keith Elliot Greenberg, the 224-page book covers AEW's rise since 2019 and is "packed with exclusive interviews".
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
"This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling" is out now (Nov 4, 2025). It's listed as Amazon's "#1 Best Seller in Wrestling".
Written by Keith Elliot Greenberg, the 224-page book covers AEW's rise since 2019 and is "packed with exclusive interviews".
Written by Keith Elliot Greenberg, the 224-page book covers AEW's rise since 2019 and is "packed with exclusive interviews".
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Yay my new wrestling history book arrived.
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Yay my new wrestling history book arrived.
Reposted by Matt Stroud
VOW book review Abraham Delgado reviews the brand-new book on the history and creation of AEW—“This Book is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling”
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/11/04/v...
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/11/04/v...
VOW Book Review: "This Book is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling”
This Book is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling is easy to read and filled with great photos, but fails to deliver an honest or encompassing history of AEW.
www.voicesofwrestling.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VOW book review Abraham Delgado reviews the brand-new book on the history and creation of AEW—“This Book is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling”
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/11/04/v...
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/11/04/v...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
I've done a lot of translation for book projects focused on Japanese fighting and wrestling. I'm sharing pieces at Hybrid Shoot.
In 1984, a band of renegades created a new wrestling that would eventually birth Japanese MMA. This is their origin story.
hybridshoot.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
In 1984, a band of renegades created a new wrestling that would eventually birth Japanese MMA. This is their origin story.
hybridshoot.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
The Sermon of 55 Kicks: The Night Tiger Mask Created Shootstyle Wrestling
The Universal Wrestling Federation was a company born of spite and baptized in failure.
hybridshoot.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I've done a lot of translation for book projects focused on Japanese fighting and wrestling. I'm sharing pieces at Hybrid Shoot.
In 1984, a band of renegades created a new wrestling that would eventually birth Japanese MMA. This is their origin story.
hybridshoot.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
In 1984, a band of renegades created a new wrestling that would eventually birth Japanese MMA. This is their origin story.
hybridshoot.substack.com/p/the-sermon...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Out next week. 📚
This book is ALL ELITE - The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling written by Keith Elliot Greenberg.
A few new insert images have been released, with the book available for purchase at all bookstores.
www.amazon.com/This-Book-A...
This book is ALL ELITE - The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling written by Keith Elliot Greenberg.
A few new insert images have been released, with the book available for purchase at all bookstores.
www.amazon.com/This-Book-A...
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Out next week. 📚
This book is ALL ELITE - The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling written by Keith Elliot Greenberg.
A few new insert images have been released, with the book available for purchase at all bookstores.
www.amazon.com/This-Book-A...
This book is ALL ELITE - The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling written by Keith Elliot Greenberg.
A few new insert images have been released, with the book available for purchase at all bookstores.
www.amazon.com/This-Book-A...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
The Indiegogo campaign for Freedom and Faith is in its last 24 hours.
This is your last chance to get a discounted copy of my book all about Pro Wrestling NOAH, ahead of the general release later this year.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
#noah_ghc #booksky
This is your last chance to get a discounted copy of my book all about Pro Wrestling NOAH, ahead of the general release later this year.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
#noah_ghc #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Indiegogo campaign for Freedom and Faith is in its last 24 hours.
This is your last chance to get a discounted copy of my book all about Pro Wrestling NOAH, ahead of the general release later this year.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
#noah_ghc #booksky
This is your last chance to get a discounted copy of my book all about Pro Wrestling NOAH, ahead of the general release later this year.
www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/...
#noah_ghc #booksky
Just backed this, let's hope the 3 book set hits its target and becomes reality!
Check out The Hulk Hogan Story: A Biographical Trilogy by Guy Evans on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hul...
The Hulk Hogan Story: A Biographical Trilogy
The next epic project by Guy Evans, author of the best-selling Nitro series, including over 100 interviews and groundbreaking research.
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just backed this, let's hope the 3 book set hits its target and becomes reality!
Reposted by Matt Stroud
A major haul today for Book Club listeners (cc: @nealflanagan.bsky.social)
My thanks to @drmouth.bsky.social
My thanks to @drmouth.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A major haul today for Book Club listeners (cc: @nealflanagan.bsky.social)
My thanks to @drmouth.bsky.social
My thanks to @drmouth.bsky.social
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Demolition Smash Memoir 'Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars: The Many Faces Of Barry Darsow' Now Available
Demolition Smash Memoir Now Available To Purchase - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News
Demolition Smash's new memoir is now available to buy on Amazon.
www.fightful.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Demolition Smash Memoir 'Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars: The Many Faces Of Barry Darsow' Now Available
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Reading this book and it's awesome. Really delves into the complexities of the wrestling business and starting a new wrestling company, in this case TNA Wrestling
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reading this book and it's awesome. Really delves into the complexities of the wrestling business and starting a new wrestling company, in this case TNA Wrestling
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Some news I'm excited to share: I'm telling the Malenko family story in cooperation with Joe & Dean Malenko.
From Boris's heat-seeking territory days to Joe's journey with Karl Gotch & Dean's mastery of the craft—the definitive story of wrestling's first family of "shooters."
#wrestling
From Boris's heat-seeking territory days to Joe's journey with Karl Gotch & Dean's mastery of the craft—the definitive story of wrestling's first family of "shooters."
#wrestling
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Some news I'm excited to share: I'm telling the Malenko family story in cooperation with Joe & Dean Malenko.
From Boris's heat-seeking territory days to Joe's journey with Karl Gotch & Dean's mastery of the craft—the definitive story of wrestling's first family of "shooters."
#wrestling
From Boris's heat-seeking territory days to Joe's journey with Karl Gotch & Dean's mastery of the craft—the definitive story of wrestling's first family of "shooters."
#wrestling
Reposted by Matt Stroud
My new book about Pro Wrestling NOAH is now available for presale. For those of you in North America, this is your chance to preorder.
Those of us in the rest of the world can get a presale on the ebook this way.
Very excited to see this finally underway.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/fre...
Those of us in the rest of the world can get a presale on the ebook this way.
Very excited to see this finally underway.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/fre...
Freedom and Faith: Pro Wrestling NOAH
Announcing "Freedom and Faith," the unauthorized story of Pro Wrestling NOAH. | Check out 'Freedom and Faith: Pro Wrestling NOAH' on Indiegogo.
www.indiegogo.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
My new book about Pro Wrestling NOAH is now available for presale. For those of you in North America, this is your chance to preorder.
Those of us in the rest of the world can get a presale on the ebook this way.
Very excited to see this finally underway.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/fre...
Those of us in the rest of the world can get a presale on the ebook this way.
Very excited to see this finally underway.
www.indiegogo.com/projects/fre...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
We have a new pro wrestling book for sale at Hybrid Shoot. Would appreciate your support.
open.substack.com/pub/hybridsh...
open.substack.com/pub/hybridsh...
Finding Gods on the Green Mat: Book Announcement
They built a dynasty, faced a tragedy, and fought their way back. It's time to tell the Pro Wrestling NOAH story.
open.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We have a new pro wrestling book for sale at Hybrid Shoot. Would appreciate your support.
open.substack.com/pub/hybridsh...
open.substack.com/pub/hybridsh...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
It’s time for Episode 190 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author James Dixon to the show to talk about his new book on wrestling in 1992, Titan Shrinking: How Wrestling's Muscle Lost Its Power. bit.ly/3WqLpAi
Episode 190: James Dixon - Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon
Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #190 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author James Dixon to the show to talk about his new book on wrestling in 199...
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It’s time for Episode 190 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author James Dixon to the show to talk about his new book on wrestling in 1992, Titan Shrinking: How Wrestling's Muscle Lost Its Power. bit.ly/3WqLpAi
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Well this is awesome. HUGE for AEW 👏
DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover.
For more info www.allelitewrestling.com/post/dc-and-... #AEW #AEWDynamite 🤼
DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover.
For more info www.allelitewrestling.com/post/dc-and-... #AEW #AEWDynamite 🤼
DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover
DC and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are teaming up for an electrifying crossover that unites two powerhouse universes in a bold new storytelling experience.
www.allelitewrestling.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Well this is awesome. HUGE for AEW 👏
DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover.
For more info www.allelitewrestling.com/post/dc-and-... #AEW #AEWDynamite 🤼
DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover.
For more info www.allelitewrestling.com/post/dc-and-... #AEW #AEWDynamite 🤼
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Just got my copy of the #PlowboyFrazier book from Kurt Nielsen! Can’t wait to give it a look! #Wrestling
September 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Just got my copy of the #PlowboyFrazier book from Kurt Nielsen! Can’t wait to give it a look! #Wrestling
Reposted by Matt Stroud
For everyone who reads wrestling-related literature, this is a must-have!
Will be the second time I read it in the coming weeks! Looking forward to that
Will be the second time I read it in the coming weeks! Looking forward to that
September 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
For everyone who reads wrestling-related literature, this is a must-have!
Will be the second time I read it in the coming weeks! Looking forward to that
Will be the second time I read it in the coming weeks! Looking forward to that
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Did NOT have the money to cop this but what was I supposed to do? Not buy it ???? Fat chance
September 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Did NOT have the money to cop this but what was I supposed to do? Not buy it ???? Fat chance
Reposted by Matt Stroud
I went to my first wrestling show last night and I bought this fun little book, among other things. I had a great time and am looking forward to going to more wrestling shows!
September 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I went to my first wrestling show last night and I bought this fun little book, among other things. I had a great time and am looking forward to going to more wrestling shows!
Reposted by Matt Stroud
Author, journalist, and writer Ian Douglass talks about his new book A Decided Novelty: The Essential Guide to Black Pro Wrestling History.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gh...
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gh...
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHi...
Ian Douglass on his new book A Decided Novelty
YouTube video by Wrestling with Heart with Stanley Karr
www.youtube.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Author, journalist, and writer Ian Douglass talks about his new book A Decided Novelty: The Essential Guide to Black Pro Wrestling History.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gh...
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7gh...
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FHi...
Reposted by Matt Stroud
“Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions” is a great project that aims to be a guide to black pro wrestling excellence throughout pro wrestling history.
Abraham Delgado has our review of David L. Shabazz's new book!
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/08/v...
Abraham Delgado has our review of David L. Shabazz's new book!
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/08/v...
VOW Book Review: Pro Wrestling's Black World Champions - 3rd Edition
“Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions” is a great project that aims to be a guide to black pro wrestling excellence throughout pro wrestling history.
www.voicesofwrestling.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions” is a great project that aims to be a guide to black pro wrestling excellence throughout pro wrestling history.
Abraham Delgado has our review of David L. Shabazz's new book!
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/08/v...
Abraham Delgado has our review of David L. Shabazz's new book!
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/08/v...