Lords of the Ring

Wrestling is at a new peak of popularity but for years it has operated as an unregulated soap opera with controversial storylines and presentations. In a world where fact and fiction are regularly blurred, Lords of the Ring explores the various characters and stereotypes in the wrestling industry, and attempts to get to the heart of what the sport tells us about our society and why it matters.

It holds a mirror up to the world and looks at how gender, race, national identity and sexuality has been presented through the lens of professional wrestling.It considers wrestling's relationship with politics - including how Donald Trump cultivated a character on the scene - and shines a light on figures both inside and outside the ropes.

Brilliantly fascinating and warmly written, Lords of the Ring follows a rich cast of characters who permeate wrestling's history and ongoing legacy, exploring the unlikely, unusual, and sometimes dark characters and stories from within this unique sport.