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== Contents == |
== Contents == |
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The book consists of 270 pages.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web| |
The book consists of 270 pages.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last1=Bradley|first1=Brendan|last2=Erik|first2=Boyer|date=March 7, 2021|title=Killing the Business by The Young Bucks: A Book Review|url=https://www.bodyslam.net/2021/03/07/killing-the-business-by-the-young-bucks-a-book-review/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308020755/https://www.bodyslam.net/2021/03/07/killing-the-business-by-the-young-bucks-a-book-review/|archive-date=March 8, 2021|access-date=April 15, 2021|website=BodySlam.net|language=en-US}}</ref> The chapters alternate between being written by Matt and Nick.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Delgado|first=Abraham|date=November 24, 2020|title=VOW Book Review: Young Bucks - Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues|url=https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2020/11/24/vow-book-review-young-bucks-killing-the-business-from-backyards-to-the-big-leagues/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121205934/https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2020/11/24/vow-book-review-young-bucks-killing-the-business-from-backyards-to-the-big-leagues/|archive-date=January 21, 2021|access-date=April 15, 2021|website=Voices of Wrestling|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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On the first day that the book was announced, it became the #1 book on [[Barnes & Noble]]'s [[bestseller]] list.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Joseph|date=September 4, 2020|title=The Young |
On the first day that the book was announced, it became the #1 book on [[Barnes & Noble]]'s [[bestseller]] list.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Joseph|date=September 4, 2020|title=The Young Bucks' Autobiography Went Back To #2 This Week On Bestseller List|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/the-young-bucks-autobiography-went-back-to-2-this-week-on-bestseller-list/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126105340/https://411mania.com/wrestling/the-young-bucks-autobiography-went-back-to-2-this-week-on-bestseller-list/|archive-date=November 26, 2020|access-date=April 15, 2021|website=[[411Mania]]|language=en-US}}</ref> The book was met with mostly positive reviews, with ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' giving it their award for [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Pro Wrestling Book|Best Pro Wrestling Book]] of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Middleton|first=Marc|date=February 26, 2021|title=AEW Dominates 2020 Wrestling Observer Awards, WWE Wins Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/02/aew-dominates-2020-wrestling-observer-awards-wwe-wins-most-disgusting-promotional-tactic/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227133954/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/02/aew-dominates-2020-wrestling-observer-awards-wwe-wins-most-disgusting-promotional-tactic/|archive-date=February 27, 2021|access-date=April 15, 2021|website=[[Wrestling Inc.]]|language=en-US}}</ref> A review in [[Post Wrestling]] stated that the book "is a very honest and revealing look at a not-so-glamorous life the two led as they climbed the ladder of pro wrestling status."<ref name=":0" /> A review on BodySlam.net gave the book a positive review, but criticized the length, stating "if you’re looking for an extremely detailed, deep dive into their careers and family life, you might be a little bit disappointed."<ref name=":1" /> Several reviews highlighted the authors' honesty about their financial struggles while in the professional wrestling industry, including their statements about how much they were paid at the various promotions they worked at.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /> |
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== Championship wins == |
== Championship wins == |
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On December 18, 2020, the book won both [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'s [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] and Revolution Eastern Wrestling's Pakistan REW Championship (two titles defended under the 24/7 rule, which can also be comically won by objects) after defeating the previous champion [[Britt Baker]]. Baker lost both titles by falling asleep while reading the book, therefore getting "pinned" by the book while reading it.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=December 18, 2020|title=Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-championship|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218074127/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-championship|archive-date=December 18, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2021|website=Fightful|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravens|first=Andrew|date=December 18, 2020|title=Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-title/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120002023/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-title/|archive-date=January 20, 2021|access-date=April 16, 2021|website=Wrestling Headlines|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Killing the Business'' would loose the Ironman Heavymetalweight title on February 28, 2021 to ''Lip Hip Shake'', a [[photo book]] by wrestler [[Saki Akai]].<ref name="2021-02-28">https://www.ddtpro.com/results/15475</ref> |
On December 18, 2020, the book won both [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'s [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] and Revolution Eastern Wrestling's Pakistan REW Championship (two titles defended under the 24/7 rule, which can also be comically won by objects) after defeating the previous champion [[Britt Baker]]. Baker lost both titles by falling asleep while reading the book, therefore getting "pinned" by the book while reading it.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=December 18, 2020|title=Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-championship|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218074127/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-championship|archive-date=December 18, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2021|website=Fightful|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravens|first=Andrew|date=December 18, 2020|title=Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-title/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120002023/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/young-bucks-autobiography-wins-ddt-ironman-heavymetalweight-title/|archive-date=January 20, 2021|access-date=April 16, 2021|website=Wrestling Headlines|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Killing the Business'' would loose the Ironman Heavymetalweight title on February 28, 2021 to ''Lip Hip Shake'', a [[photo book]] by wrestler [[Saki Akai]].<ref name="2021-02-28">https://www.ddtpro.com/results/15475</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:11, 19 July 2021
 First edition | |
| Author | The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Dey Street Books |
Publication date | November 17, 2020 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 270 |
| ISBN | 0-062-93783-9 |
Killing the Business: From Backyards to the Big Leagues is an autobiography of The Young Bucks, a professional wrestling tag team consisting of brothers Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson. It was first published in 2020.
The book was written by the tag team using their iPhones and chronicles their experiences with wrestling, starting with the two organizing backyard wrestling matches in their home town of Rancho Cucamonga, California. The book then discusses their careers in professional wrestling, including their time on the independent circuit, their big break in joining Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and their experiences as part of several other professional wrestling promotions, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and, at the time of the book's publication, All Elite Wrestling.[1]
Contents
The book consists of 270 pages.[2] The chapters alternate between being written by Matt and Nick.[3]
Reception
On the first day that the book was announced, it became the #1 book on Barnes & Noble's bestseller list.[4] The book was met with mostly positive reviews, with Wrestling Observer Newsletter giving it their award for Best Pro Wrestling Book of 2020.[5] A review in Post Wrestling stated that the book "is a very honest and revealing look at a not-so-glamorous life the two led as they climbed the ladder of pro wrestling status."[1] A review on BodySlam.net gave the book a positive review, but criticized the length, stating "if you’re looking for an extremely detailed, deep dive into their careers and family life, you might be a little bit disappointed."[2] Several reviews highlighted the authors' honesty about their financial struggles while in the professional wrestling industry, including their statements about how much they were paid at the various promotions they worked at.[1][3]
Championship wins
On December 18, 2020, the book won both DDT Pro-Wrestling's Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship and Revolution Eastern Wrestling's Pakistan REW Championship (two titles defended under the 24/7 rule, which can also be comically won by objects) after defeating the previous champion Britt Baker. Baker lost both titles by falling asleep while reading the book, therefore getting "pinned" by the book while reading it.[6][7] Killing the Business would loose the Ironman Heavymetalweight title on February 28, 2021 to Lip Hip Shake, a photo book by wrestler Saki Akai.[8]
References
- ^ a b c Pollock, John (November 25, 2020). "BOOK REVIEW: "Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues"". Post Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Bradley, Brendan; Erik, Boyer (March 7, 2021). "Killing the Business by The Young Bucks: A Book Review". BodySlam.net. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Delgado, Abraham (November 24, 2020). "VOW Book Review: Young Bucks - Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues". Voices of Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Joseph (September 4, 2020). "The Young Bucks' Autobiography Went Back To #2 This Week On Bestseller List". 411Mania. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Middleton, Marc (February 26, 2021). "AEW Dominates 2020 Wrestling Observer Awards, WWE Wins Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic". Wrestling Inc. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (December 18, 2020). "Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship". Fightful. Archived from the original on December 18, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Ravens, Andrew (December 18, 2020). "Young Bucks Autobiography Wins DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Title". Wrestling Headlines. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ https://www.ddtpro.com/results/15475