World Wrestling Insanity: The Decline and Fall of a Family Empire by James Guttman is a gripping, behind-the-scenes chronicle of power, ambition, and chaos in professional wrestling. The book dives into the rise and collapse of a wrestling dynasty, examining the business decisions, personal rivalries, and internal conflicts that led to its downfall.
Guttman paints a vivid portrait of the personalities behind the empire — the wrestlers, promoters, and family members whose ambitions, egos, and mistakes shaped the fate of the company. The narrative is filled with drama, betrayal, and the kind of high-stakes tension that makes wrestling more than just a sport; it’s a world of spectacle and human conflict.
This book is a must-read for fans who love wrestling history, insider stories, and the drama that fuels the industry. It’s an intense, often shocking look at how even the mightiest wrestling empires can crumble from mismanagement, greed, and internal strife.
