Bryan Alvarez’s Professional Wrestling For Dummies now available for pre-order
A new book from award-winning author Bryan Alvarez is now available for pre-order.
Professional Wrestling for Dummies will be released Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The book is intended as a guide to the professional wrestling industry for both longtime fans and newcomers.
“Very proud of it so far, I think everyone is going to really enjoy it whether you’re a long time fan or know nothing about wrestling. Lots of history and behind-the-scenes information!” Alvarez said about the book.
A link to pre-order the book is available here.
A description of the book reads:
“Get ready to rumble, with this fun introduction to the world of professional wrestling
Professional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world― from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre. Inside, you’ll find the knowledge you need to understand and follow the sport. Learn the rules and the history of professional wrestling, discover where to watch live events, and revisit the legendary matches everyone still talks about. Drama, athleticism, and compelling storylines make pro wrestling a captivating phenomenon, and you can get in on the action with this Dummies guide.
- Get to know the basics of professional wrestling, including its rules and history
- Explore the top pro wrestling promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Mexican Lucha Libre
- Read about iconic wrestlers, tag teams, and matches―plus the promoters who built the industry
- Learn how and where to watch live matches from around the world
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of wrestling, Professional Wrestling For Dummies is your all-access pass to this captivating sport.”
Other books written by Alvarez include The Death of WCW, which was the inaugural winner of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter award for Best Pro Wrestling Book of the Year in 2005. Two more books by Alvarez have also gone on to win the award. The Death of WCW 10th Anniversary Edition did so in 2014, and 100 Things a WWE Fan Should Know and Do Before They Die did as well in 2019.
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.