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81) Jack Swagger
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jack Swagger calls himself "The All-American American" because of his traditional American wrestling style. Countless wrestlers have submitted to his painful ankle lock, a move that has won him many championships. When Swagger brings his technical skills to the ring, few wrestlers stand a chance. In this title, readers will learn about Swagger's childhood, training, and journey to become a WWE Champion.
82) Santino Marella
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Milan Miracle. This sums up Santino Marella's entrance into WWE. Marella was hand-picked to wrestle Umaga in Milan, Italy for the Intercontinental Championship. And though he was the underdog, he won! Since that win, Marella has been on a quest to become the Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time.
83) Triple H
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Triple H has been a mainstay of professional wrestling for well over a decade. Over this time, he has been both a hero and a villain. Students will explore his background and training, learning about the moves that make him such a powerful force in professional wrestling.
84) The Undertaker
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Undertaker is one of the most famous wrestlers of all time. He has wrestled in hundreds of matches and won several championships. Readers will learn about the Undertaker's past, his training, and how he has remained one of the biggest stars in wrestling for over 25 years.
85) Christian
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Professional wrestling fans first got to know Christian as a vampire. He teamed up with Edge and Gangrel to form The Brood. In time, The Brood split up and Christian and Edge became a tag team that went on to win seven Championships. Today Christian wrestles on his own.
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Exploring the ancient Western martial art of catch-as-catch-can grappling, this definitive book covers the history, players, and strategies of the sport. Rich in history and full of painfully brutal techniques, catch-as-catch-can, or catch wrestling for short, is the great-grandfather of today's mixed martial arts, professional wrestling, freestyle wrestling, and many reality-based self-defense systems. Say Uncle! includes explanations of the methods...
87) Mark Henry
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
As a former Olympic weightlifter, Mark Henry uses his unmatched power to crush his opponents. He has even been crowned the world's strongest man! Reluctant readers will be impressed to learn more about his accomplishments in the action-packed title.
88) Dolph Ziggler
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's a reason Dolph Ziggler is nicknamed The Showoff. But this bleached-blonde, big-talking superstar has the wrestling skills to back up his bragging. Find out how he "Zig-Zags" past opponents on his way to championships in this title for young students.
89) The Big Show
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Big Show has been a wrestling star for over 15 years. Standing 7 feet tall and weighing almost 500 pounds, he towers over almost every other wrestler. Readers will explore Big Show's past, his time in wrestling, and the moves he uses to thrill fans and defeat his opponents.
90) Kofi Kingston
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
There is "Trouble in Paradise" for other wrestlers when Kofi Kingston enters the ring. This energetic superstar uses acrobatic moves to take opponents down in style. Find out more about this happy-go-lucky champion in this exciting title for young readers.
91) Mark Henry
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mark Henry is known as the strongest man in the world. Having competed in Olympic weightlifting and the World's Strongest Man competitions, he has the history to back up that claim. In the ring, he uses his incredible strength to throw, smash, and crush his opponents on his way to victory.
92) Alberto Del Rio
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Descending from Spanish royalty, Alberto Del Rio brings attitude and style to the ring. Some would call it arrogance, but once they enter a match with the man from Mexico, they realize he has the skills to back it up. This title introduces readers to Alberto Del Rio, the man of majestic mayhem!
93) Dolph Ziggler
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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With a background in amateur wrestling, Dolph Ziggler brings a powerful set of skills to the ring. Other wrestlers might underestimate his abilities, but they'll regret it once they are on the mat. Learn more in this thrilling book about a surprising wrestler who has taken WWE by storm.
94) Edge
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Nicknamed "The Ultimate Opportunist," Edge uses any means necessary and does anything possible to win championships. He has been a successful solo and tag team wrestler, winning titles in both formats. Readers will learn about Edge's background, his wrestling style, and why he is one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the sport today.
95) The Miz
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Don't be fooled by the charisma and flashy demeanor of The Miz. Once the bell rings and the match starts, he's as tough and inventive as any wrestler. His commitment, desire, and signature moves make him a fierce combatant. Learn how The Miz went from reality TV star to professional wrestler in this action-packed biography.
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A mix of theater, athletics, and a rock concert, there's nothing quite like going to a professional wrestling show. From the entrance music and pyrotechnics to high-flying, off-the-top-rope moonsaults, it's easy to see why kids would aspire to get into the business! This book takes even reluctant readers on the ride those who want to be pro wrestlers take through training, backyard wrestling, indie promotions, and of course, big companies like AEW...
97) Rey Mysterio
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
A small, high-flying wrestler, Rey Mysterio has been thrilling fans around the world for almost 20 years. What he lacks in size he makes up for in effort and technique. Readers will learn about Mysterio's background, training, and the skills and style that make him a champion of the ring.
98) Kofi Kingston
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Born in Ghana, Kofi Kingston followed a path that has led him to several WWE Championships. It could be argued he brings more energy to the ring than any other WWE wrestler. With his high-flying moves and devastating kicks, he has proven that he belongs among the best in WWE.
99) Chris Jericho
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Y2K was feared to be the end of the world, but Y2J was the birth of a new pro wrestling superstar. In his long career, the "Ayatollah of Rock n' Rolla" has won a record nine Intercontinental Championships! Break down the walls of Jericho with this title on a long-standing champion.
100) Wrestling Herstory
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In a state know for the sport of wrestling, girls have taken their place on the mat in the high schools. From the Van Buren girl wrestlers in 1971 to the ICOWA Iowa Girls State Tournaments in 2019 and 2020, Wrestling Herstory traces the path girls have made in the history of high school wrestling in Iowa.
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