Come meet the author at the SICW Fanfest in St. Louis May 18th!
My Ringside Seat to the AWA
About the Book
What People are Saying
What People are Saying
This book gives fans an up-close and personal view of wrestling during the territory days of the 1970s and 80s in the mid-west.
Read what it was like to be able to photograph from ringside some of pro wrestling's greatest stars, including Doctor X, The Crusher, and Verne Gagne.
In addition to the hundreds of never-before-seen photos, you'll also get some inside humorous stories on what it was like to meet some of those stars.
What People are Saying
What People are Saying
What People are Saying
"An incredible and fun look at a
wrestling diary" . . .
- Sgt Slaughter
"A fascinating journey . . ."
- Baron Von Raschke
(The Claw)
". . . the Number 1 Super Fan
of the AWA - bar none!"
- Greg Gagne
"No question this is the best wrestling book ever written"
- Al DeRusha
I loved seeing all the old interview pictures, brought back some wonderful memories."
- Ken Resnick
"Loving your book . .. only in the first chapter and I can't put it down!"
- Bruce T.
"Slammed through your book last night and thoroughly enjoyed it!"
- Andrew O.
"The book is excellent! I look through it every night and it seems like I see something different that I missed!"
- Rich T.
"Your book and fantastic photos are bringing back all those good times for me!"
- Rich W.
"What a great story and such a unique perspective"
- William M.
"Read it in one sitting, laughed, cried and mostly smiled at your well-written journey."
- Joel K.
About Joyce
What People are Saying
About Joyce
A pro wrestling fan since age 11, Joyce Paustian grew up in the Quad-Cities. Her wrestling obsession took her from watching it on television to photographing it ringside at local arenas. She has traveled the mid-west photographing wrestling and meeting wrestlers for over 40 years.
Her massive wrestling memorabilia collection was featured in the Quad-City Times in 2017, as well as
featured on a television segment by the late Fran Riley of KWQC-TV.
Now retired from the Rock Island Arsenal, Joyce continues her wrestling hobby by attending fan-fests and legends reunions. She is the official photographer for the professional wing of the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, IA at their annual Hall of Fame Events.
Joyce is proud to share her love of old school wrestling with other fans, through the photos and stories in her new book.
See what Sgt Slaughter has to say about Joyce's Book!
(hint: That's An Order!)
Click the picture to see the video
Order your copy today!
$20.00
($6.00 shipping)
A great gift for your old school wresting fan!
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