Red Headed Geek

My Short and Painful Career as a Rasslin' Manager

Billy C. Wirtz

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Holy Macro! Books
10 December 2012

Individual actors & performers; Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Wrestling

Neither an expose of the dark underbelly of wrestling nor a justification of its existence, Red Headed Geek is a loving, firsthand look inside the regional wrestling circuits of yesteryear by a former manager who's been tossed from the ring, bashed with a folding chair, and had painfully honest conversations with the wrestlers themselves. Billy C. Wirtz gives a distinct view of the strange world of wrestling, offering a look into the actual workings of the business and the underlying reasons for its popularity, as well as an explanation for its status as an often maligned and misunderstood subculture and its vital role in American working-class entertainment. He recounts his painful ""on-the-job"" training-explaining certain practices and dispelling some commonly held myths and beliefs-and discusses his personal and professional relationships with wrestlers such as the Fabulous Moolah, Diamond Lil, Sir Oliver Humperdink, and dozens of others, from the legendary to the never-heard-ofs. The book also contains a glossary of wrestling slang for those who aren't as familiar with the sport. For the die-hard fan or the total nonbeliever, this book presents one man's honest perspective and observations on a fascinating subculture.

By: Billy C. Wirtz
Imprint: Holy Macro! Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9781615470143
ISBN 10: 161547014X
Pages: 225
Publication Date: 10 December 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Billy C. Wirtz hosts a weekly syndicated radio program that features a two-hour mix of a variety of musical styles, including early rock and roll, gospel, soul, hillbilly, and Mexican garage. He has been called one of the top-10 authorities on classic black gospel in the country by Blues Revue and is a contributing writer for the Blues Revue, writing the ""Slipped Discs"" column, the Charlotte Observer, writing the ""Dixie Detours"" column,and C.M.A. Magazine. He is also a country musician and a former pro wrestling manager. He lives in Cocoa Beach, Florida.