10 WWE superstars you might not know are authors

The life of a high-profile wrestler resembles the life of a rock star in more ways than one. Both have an insane fan following, command enormous respect, have loads of escapades wherever they go and have fame and fortune and everything that goes with it.Such exploits only make up for a compelling autobiography, and why not? If Bob Dylan, one of the greatest and most complex rockers of all time, can have a hugely successful memoir, why can’t the stars of WWE? Some of them have done just that, and have written texts that have been appreciated as much as their performance in the ring.Browse through to find out about 10 WWE superstars you might not know are authors.

#10 Edge

Adam Copeland aka Edge was undoubtedly one of the best wrestling talents to emerge out of Canada, and ruled the roost in WWE several times before a nasty neck injury forced him to retire prematurely.

While in his prime, Copeland released a memoir titled Adam Copeland on Edge, which gave readers insight on how to make it big in the unforgiving world of sports as well as what it’s like to be the man inside the ring.

#9 Chris Jericho

Few wrestlers could boast of being as multi talented as Chris Jericho. Besides his daily job of knocking people about, Jericho is also an accomplished musician as well as a proficient media anchor.

An autobiography by the six time world championship winner would naturally fall into the interesting category, which is what other people thought about Jericho too who holds the distinction of publishing not one but two memoirs in the form of A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex, which was a New York Times bestseller as well as The Best in the World…At What I Have No Idea

#8 Triple H

A book written by the man who just happens to be the wife of Stephanie McMahon, daughter of WWE chief Vince McMahon, would naturally be a compelling read. The book, titled Making the Game, says a lot about Triple H’s inflated personality, and basically gives the reader an insight on Triple H’s life inside the ring as well as tips on body building.

While many may consider the book a bit boastful, one must note that the best advice is often obtained from the most pompous of individuals.

#7 Stone Cold

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin may have hung up his wrestling boots, but still remains one of the greatest stars to emerge out of WWE. His colourful life in the ring (And outside it) led to Austin publishing his autobiography aptly titled The Stone Cold Truth, which was written in collaboration with J.R Ross and Dennis Brent.

The autobiography boasts of typical Stone Cold like language and attempts to give the reader a glimpse of the man outside the ring. All in all The Stone Cold Truth was right on the money.

#6 Goldust

A member of the famous Rhodes wrestling clan, Virgil Runnels II, son of recently deceased wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes, had a lot of expectations to live up to. With his unforgettable costume and face paint, Goldust wrestled his way to 19 different titles across various formats, and has had numerous stints on WWE.

His book, Cross Rhodes: Goldust, Out of the Darkness, traces his upbringing as a part of a wrestling family as well as his struggle against the sport’s numerous vices. This well written book is certainly worth any fans time.

#5 Ric Flair

A wrestler who had a larger than life career spanning over 40 years would make an incredible storyteller, and that’s exactly what Ric Flair is. The 66-year-old’s autobiography, To Be the Man, recounts several events of his life including his brush with death when he was involved in a plane crash as well as the wild parties he attended.

It’s been nearly a decade since Flair’s autobiography was published, but it’s still one of the best and has left fans aching for more.

#4 Mick Foley

Wrestling legend Mick Foley is also hugely talented with a pen in his hand. The 50-year-old made use of his hilarious wrestling persona to write several successful books some of which landed spots on the New York Times bestsellers list.

Foley also has a little kid in him, a fact that was evident by his frequent use of Mr.Socko, which has led him to publish several kids books in the form of Mick Foley’s Christmas Chaos, Tales from Wrescal Lane, Mick Foley’s Halloween Hijinx, and A Most Mizerable Christmas. So if you’re looking for published work by not only an incredible wrestler but an incredible human being as well then Foley’s your man.

#3 Shawn Michaels

If you love wrestling then there’s a high chance that you’re a Shawn Michaels fan. The 49-year-old is the epitome of what a perfect wrestler should be, and will go down in history as one of the sport’s legends.

The highly decorated wrestler spent 26 years in the business and was one of the people who had literally ‘seen it all’. His autobiography, Heartbreak & Triumph, detailed everything from his childhood to his time in the WWE, including his encounters with its head honcho Vince McMahon. Definitely an autobiography worth reading.

#2 Hulk Hogan

Undoubtedly one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Hulk Hogan’s autobiography is as good as his exploits in the ring. Titled Hollywood Hulk Hogan, the autobiography takes you through various events that shaped the wrestlers life, most notably his childhood during which he was labelled as a fat kid.

A major factor that made Hogan’s autobiography an astounding success was the approach he took when he wrote it, which was a very informal one. Hogan almost seemed to break the fourth wall when writing the book, and constantly addressed the reader as ‘brother’, which immediately got readers hooked.

#1 The Rock

If one sits down to think of some of the most successful, most loved wrestlers of our generation then Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson would be one of the first names that comes to mind. In fact Johnson’s popularity has exceeded the world of wrestling, and has crossed into the world of Hollywood too with the star appearing in numerous successful films – the Fast & Furious franchise being the most notable of them.

The 43-year-old has achieved so much already, that it’s safe to say that he’s what every kid dreams of being. In fact his memoir The Rock Says was so outstanding that it catapulted to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list in its first week.

Edited by Staff Editor