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Based on his memoir published at the dawn of the millennium, beyond bodyslams is cappetta s oneman show of behindthescenes stories from a 40year career spanning wwe, awa, nwa, wcw and even roh. From meeting a young vince mcmahon to spending a week. Gary michael cappetta on beyond bodyslams tour wrestlecon. Press in 2006 adding 10 more adventurous years to the critically acclaimed book. Bodyslams by gary michael cappetta now available for. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Gary shares his experiences with wcw, and the early days of the bischoff reign. Interview with gary michael cappetta wrestlingfigs. Gary michael cappetta kicks off tour the wrestling estate. Memiors of a wrestling pitchman by gary michael cappetta 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
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