Asking key questions such as What do you do if you are in Germany and you have Mick Foley's recently torn-off ear in your possession? and How do you stop a fight between Arn Anderson and Sid Vicious?, this memoir documents 20 years of the author's experience as an announcer for the WWF, independent pro wrestling venues, and the WCW. Exploring the lives of the wrestlers and the power struggles of their employers, the book simultaneously provides a very personal perspective on pro wrestling and a more global view of the dangerous games that pro wrestlers and their corporate employers play to acquire wealth, fame, and power.

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Gary Michael Cappetta was a teacher before he joined the WWF as an announcer in 1974, where he worked for 20 years. He lives in Jackson, New Jersey.

"From the first page, Cappetta takes his readers on an odyssey into the secretive world of professional wrestling. He ends up seeing the good, the bad, and everything in between, all without losing his unquenchable passion for the business."  —Chris Sabga, editor, IGN Wrestling

"What makes Bodyslams! a must-read is Cappetta's analysis and scrutiny of the wrestling business as a whole."  —John Molinaro, Slam! Wrestling

"Bodyslams! is the most realistic book about pro wrestling."  —Chicago Sun-Times