Author Brad Belukjian discusses his new book, The Six Pack on the open road in search of WrestleMania. He shares the idea behind the book, which explores the pivotal event in wrestling history when the Iron Sheik became the champion. Belukjian also talks about his personal relationship with the Iron Sheik and his experience getting in the ring with him. The book focuses on the human side of professional wrestling and the challenges wrestlers faced on the road. Belukjian also discusses the changing media landscape in wrestling and the struggles wrestlers have faced in terms of their treatment and legal issues.
00:00 Introduction & Idea For The Book
02:16 The Iron Sheik Threatens To Kill Brad
03:34 Brad Gets Put In The Camel Cluth
04:20 Not Your Typical Wrestling Book
06:26 Planning To Not Plan When Writing A Book
08:23 Impact of the changing media landscape on the wrestling business
10:59 Bill Eadie Sues Over Being An Independent Contractor
13:48 The Role of Music Shaping Hulk Hogan The Wrestler
15:41 The importance of Charisma
17:34 Storytelling and the competition among wrestlers
18:50 The Impact Of Moving To PPV
20:33 Wrestlers Defending the profession
22:24 The Stories of Tony Atlas & Tito Santana