Mat Memories (Paperback)

Paperback. A man with three different names ties together the stars of professional wrestling, country music, and the New York Mets. John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. He ran a fan club for the villainous Classy Freddie Blassie as a teenager, then progressed to wrestling photographer, and finally even stepped into the ring himself as John Anthony. Eventually he escaped to pursue a new life in altogether different world: country music. After adopting a new name, John Alexander, his many accomplishments include discovering both Patty Loveless and (decades later) Kelsea Ballerini. But wrestling is tough to shake In the 1990s, Arezzi hosted the pioneering radio talk show Pro Wrestling Spotlight. He also ran the first major conventions, assembling a wrestling whos who to meet with fans. He promoted shows, both at home and abroad, and was a key figure behind importing lucha libre into America. Mat Memories is Arezzis chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond. Tying together the stars of professional wrestling, country music, and the New York Mets is one man, John Arezzi. In a fascinating memoir, Arezzi brings the reader along on his wild ride, from a pioneering wrestling radio show to baseball's minor leagues to working with Patty Loveless, Kelsea Ballerini, and Taylor Swift. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…