The Road Warriors Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling

Delivering an inside account of one of wrestling's most famous fighters, this autobiography offers a rare chance to learn about Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis's life both inside and outside the ring. Revealing riveting stories about his participation in the 1980s and 1990s superstar wrestling team the Road Warriors, it recounts memorable fights with his partner Mike "Hawk" Hegstrand. He describes how he and Mike rose to become a revolutionary tag team--reinventing themselves with spiky accessories and wearing face paint before it was popular--and chronicles famous rivalries, movement between different wrestling associations, and dealing with Mike's longtime struggle with drugs and alcohol. He also invites fans into his personal life and discusses his family and newfound Christian faith. Featuring stories of incredible physical feats and deep-felt companionship, this testimony will help fans relive the glory days of a wrestling legacy.

Joe "Animal" Laurinaitis is an internationally recognized professional wrestling superstar. He is the cofounder of sporting clothes company Zubaz and an avid motivational speaker to youth groups across the United States. He lives in Minnesota. Andrew William Wright is a writer and a video producer who has written for several newspapers, including the Asbury Park Press. He produced the video series The Hardy Show and the online show RVD TV. He lives in Ocean, New Jersey. "Precious" Paul Ellering is the former manager of the Road Warriors.