November 13, 2006 Observer Newsletter: Eric Bischoff’s book, Sputnik Monroe
The history of WCW, the Monday Night Wars which brought pro wrestling to a popularity in many ways never seen before, and the Eric Bischoff reign and legacy in the business is back in the news with the release of Bischoff’s autobiography a few weeks ago.
Due to the strong promotion, the book looks to be the best selling WWE book since Ric Flair’s book in 2004. The No. 16 opening on the New York Times best seller list is probably more impressive than it sounds. It got off to a better start than the disappointing Eddie Guerrero and Shawn Michaels’ books, which were two major stars, and Guerrero’s came out shortly after his death. Most best sellers are available everywhere. I know in this market, almost none of the bookstores were even carrying the book and after one major store after another didn’t have it, I ended up having to order it. All the great TV promotion done isn’t going to be of a lot of benefit if stores aren’t carrying it.
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Dave Meltzer is the founder and lead writer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the weekly constant when it comes to news and reviews in pro wrestling and mixed martial arts for more than 40 years. Dave also co-hosts Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and had had bylines for The National, Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting and others.