2016: It's Wrestling, Not Rasslin'!
Mark Fleming with Scott Teal (Crowbar Press)
"It's Wrestling, Not Rasslin'! provides a vivid portrayal of Mark Fleming's wrestling career, a skilled amateur and professional "jobber" of the 1980s who later enhanced his in-ring skills under the tutelage of wrestling legend Lou Thesz. This biography traces Fleming’s significant yet understated contributions to wrestling, highlighting his transition into early shootfighting promotions in Japan and offering detailed insights into the economic and cultural nuances of the sport during that era. Notably accurate in its depiction of pay scales and wrestling dynamics, this book serves as a valuable historical document for understanding the evolution of wrestling in both the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. and Japan, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of wrestling history." - Oliver Lee Bateman